Fresh food
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Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores
The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 08, 2021 -
New Seasons Market
Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization
The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 04, 2021 -
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HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%
The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.
By Jeff Wells • March 03, 2021 -
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Kroger partner Infarm develops new modular growing facilities
The farming and distribution facilities combine many of the small, tech-enabled units the company is known for into a flexible operation tailored to urban markets.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteAlaska Seafood: a basket-building, last-minute dinner solution
With new and experienced cooks excited to explore seafood options, grocers can seize this opportunity and introduce new ways consumers can enjoy Alaska seafood, by cooking it directly from its frozen state.
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Meijer
Meijer rollout of food waste app back on track after pandemic stalls plans
The Flashfood program, which offers nearly expired products to customers at a steep discount, will be available chainwide by the end of the year.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Shelf EngineThe business case for sustainability: How to decrease food waste and increase profitability
Grocers can use AI technologies and guaranteed sale partnerships to drastically improve their bottom line.
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Cub Foods reopens Minneapolis store damaged last summer
Following the protests after George Floyd's death, the Lake Street store closed, but is now renovated with an expanded selection of fresh produce, prepared meals and international foods, as well as an in-house tortilla-making station.
By Rosie Bradbury • UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. -
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Goodbye, salad bars? Grocers consider scaling back self-service stations for good
As they focus on packaged meal sales in the short term, retailers are also thinking about half-sized salad bars and new concepts like fresh protein stations.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chowbotics
DoorDash acquires robotic salad maker Chowbotics
The startup's signature kiosk, which several grocers have installed in stores, is set to become a tool for restaurants to reach new markets and customers.
By Julie Littman , Thai Phi Le , Jeff Wells • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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Industry groups push for new tech solutions for nutrition incentive programs
The National Grocers Association and Food Industry Association are asking retailers and developers to work together to streamline point-of-sale technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Impossible Foods cuts grocery store prices 20%
The price decrease is the first since the plant-based burgers hit grocery shelves in 2019. It follows two 15% reductions in price to foodservice distributors during the past 12 months.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle brings vertically farmed greens to over 75 stores
It's the latest expansion in a sector that's increasingly popular with retailers but operationally difficult for suppliers.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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3 new grocery owners talk opening during the pandemic and what's ahead for 2021
In addition to the usual hurdles new businesses face, industry entrepreneurs grappled with store safety and scaling their e-commerce operations ahead of schedule.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenAn ounce of prevention: Why consumers are eating for wellness—and how retailers can help
The shift toward organic and plant-based eating is here to stay. Demand for food made with nutrient-rich ingredients keeps climbing– and that means opportunity.
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Organic produce sales growth tops 14% in 2020
The pandemic has helped push double-digit increases, but challenges loom for the category, from unsteady consumer income to uncertain supply chains.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Schnuck Markets taps Ted Schnuck as new VP of fresh
Schnuck also joins the grocer's executive strategy team, which plans the long-term direction of the company.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee launches virtual dietitian platform as grocers ramp up focus on health
The Midwest retailer's new services program, Healthie, joins a growing list of virtual health initiatives from grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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How cost and trends are impacting Christmas dinner
Rising prices for traditional dishes and a taste for plant-based meat may shift what's on tables this holiday season.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Consumer eating and drinking habits during pandemic reflect different needs
A survey from the International Food Information Council found people balanced eating healthier with indulgence, while some consumed more alcohol even as others were less likely to imbibe.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Online meat services boom during the pandemic
ButcherBox and other companies are seeing triple-digit growth, while Sam’s Club just started delivering ground beef and steaks to customers.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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The Giant Company expands Flashfood partnership to 33 stores
The Flashfood app, which is free to download, showcases discounted produce, proteins and bakery products nearing their sell-by dates.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 11, 2020
