Kroger launches brand accelerator

The grocer has joined with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to form PearlRock Partners, a platform that will invest in promising new products.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2019

Survey: 75% of CPG companies plan to spend more on packaging

L.E.K. Consulting found nearly all manufacturers believe it is crucial to their success, with 57% developing more packaging that is easier to open and 51% working on more single-serve sizes.

By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Design thinking and the supermarket of the future

Grocers have added all sorts of new products and services in recent years, but they're not examining the fundamental ways shoppers use — and want to use — their stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2019

Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream

The switch will shutter eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cut out middlemen and eventually produce savings for the company.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 8, 2019

Buy 'local'? The term is murky for shoppers, survey says

Meat and dairy from the same state, produce and eggs from the same town and shelf-stable items made in the U.S. all qualify as "local" to consumers, according to a Nielsen survey. 

By Lauren Manning • May 3, 2019

Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019

QFC goes dog-friendly in Seattle

Pet startup DogSpot will supply the grocer with self-sanitizing, temperature controlled dog houses, making it easier for pet owners to include their pup in their grocery outing. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 1, 2019

Why more retailers are raising a glass to alcohol delivery

Companies such as Thrive Market and Instacart see online alcohol sales driving bigger baskets and repeat purchases, and experts say it can offer better data for personalized offerings. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 29, 2019

Amazon adds condiments to fast-growing private label lineup

The retailer is rolling out its first ever salsas, mustards, oils and vinegars under the Solimo and Happy Belly names.

By Krishna Thakker • April 26, 2019

Bakery departments are driving store trips, report says

From functional items including bread and cereal to indulgences such as scratch-made cookies, shoppers often turn to their primary stores for bakery needs. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2019

Price Rite rolls out new store concept in Connecticut

The opening of five rebranded Marketplace stores follows a successful test run in Pennsylvania.

By Jessica Dumont • March 26, 2019

IGA appoints new director of private label

The grocery cooperative has tapped a specialty retail veteran to oversee its first store brand refresh in more than a decade.

By Lauren Manning • March 25, 2019

Supermarkets won't beat Aldi and Lidl on price alone

Traditional grocers are trying to compete as the discounters expand, but Brick Meets Click says the price fight is a losing proposition. 

By Jessica Dumont • March 20, 2019

Impulse snack purchases decline as shopping goes online

Research from Euromonitor International found changing purchase behaviors and new in-store meal options mean food companies are scrambling for new strategies.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 20, 2019

H-E-B introduces limited edition rodeo-scented soaps

The lineup, which includes snow cone and funnel cake scents, honors one of Texas' favorite pastimes and has generated considerable buzz among shoppers.

By Lauren Manning • March 19, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Amazon's private label odyssey

All signs point to the e-commerce giant gearing up for a major push in own brand groceries.

By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2019

From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019

The five-day conference in California featured thousands of new products and panel discussions on what’s next for retailers and suppliers.

By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns

The commissioner, who moved forward with initiatives already in progress and on the horizon, is leaving in a month to spend more time with his family.

By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2019

Albertsons and Whole Foods prepare new flagship stores

Although the two retailers are heavy hitters in e-commerce, their investments show that brick-and-mortar still matters.

By Jessica Dumont • March 1, 2019

How effective are soda taxes in reducing consumption of sugary drinks?

Four years after the first tax was implemented, researchers are looking to see if the extra charges were effective over the long term.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 25, 2019

Target expands private label wine collection

The retailer is hoping to compete with other grocers in the popular "super affordable" wine segment as millennials drive sales.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 22, 2019

Nielsen and NPD team up to track omnichannel shopping

The companies say they'll combine strengths to create an "omnishopper panel" that measures in-store and online sales across categories.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 21, 2019

Plant-based tuna launches at Whole Foods and Thrive Market

The New York-based startup Good Catch said the retailers will be the first to sell the shelf-stable product that it claims rivals the taste of real fish.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019

E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery

The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category. 

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 12, 2019

Will Orange Vanilla Coke bring more sunshine to soda sales?

The new flavor, created to be a nostalgic reminder of creamy popsicles enjoyed during childhood, hits shelves on Feb. 25.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 11, 2019