Fresh food
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Sponsored by St Pierre BakeryHow Brioche has re-invigorated bakery
How COVID-19 has played a role in changing consumer demand on the bakery fixtures of America.
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These categories could slump for grocers as pandemic restrictions ease
Meat, herbs and spices are most likely to see declines as out-of-home eating increases, but consumers' new love for cooking offers an opportunity to mitigate the loss, a Numerator report finds.
By Lauren Manning • April 07, 2021 -
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Online grocery shopping quadruples since 2017, survey finds
More than six in 10 consumers overall say they shop for groceries online more now than they did pre-pandemic, according to PowerReviews.
By Lauren Manning • April 05, 2021 -
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Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh Produce Association to merge
The as-of-yet-unnamed trade group will launch with both organizations' CEOs at the helm on Jan. 1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 01, 2021 -
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Not all food categories have post-pandemic staying power, report reveals
While consumers are likely to buy more seafood, soda and wine after the COVID-19 crisis resolves, new data from Numerator finds purchasing habits for alternative meats and yeast may be less permanent.
By Lauren Manning • March 30, 2021 -
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Saladworks to open ghost kitchens inside Walmart stores
Through a deal with Ghost Kitchens Brand, the fast casual salad chain will open 60 units in the U.S. and 30 in Canada.
By Julie Littman , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021 -
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AeroFarms to go public in SPAC deal valuing vertical farmer at $1.2B
The company plans to use the money raised to build more farms and enter additional stores.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2021 -
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Europe's Picadeli to bring its high-tech salad bar to the United States
The Swedish company plans to roll out its self-service concept, which wraps food preparation, internet-connected bars and order management into a single package, in U.S. grocery stores in late 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2021 -
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Fareway launches small-format pilot in rural Iowa
The 8,000-square-foot store is about a third the size of the grocer's average location and comes as competitors like Hy-Vee and Dollar General bring more groceries to local communities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 26, 2021 -
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How Giant drew inspiration from near and far for its new urban flagship
"I don't want the store to just be a Giant store," said Paul Madarieta, the chain's director of urban retail. "It has to be very Philadelphia because that's what's going to resonate to the customer."
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2021 -
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Report: Beef led soaring meat sales in 2020
However, the FMI report noted that the percentage of consumers who identify as "meat eaters" declined from 85% in 2019 to 71% in 2021, highlighting potential challenges ahead.
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Albertsons expands vertically farmed produce assortment
The grocer has added leafy greens and basil from Bowery Farming to 275 Safeway and Acme stores on the East Coast.
By Jeff Wells • March 23, 2021 -
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Bashas' forges partnership to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ARECOAchieving optimal freshness in the produce, meat and seafood displays
ARECO's new technology increases profitability by reducing food waste and energy consumption.
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Dollar General boosts produce availability as it targets rapid expansion
The retailer plans to add 1,050 stores to its fleet of 17,000 locations in 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 19, 2021 -
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Schnucks opening new store format focused on fresh
The first Schnucks Fresh location will debut this summer in Jasper, Indiana.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 12, 2021 -
Kroger is growing its partnership with 80 Acres Farms in a deal that will bring fresh produce from the indoor farm operator to 316 Kroger supermarkets. The image was retrieved from footage provided by Kroger on March 10, 2021.
Kroger expands partnership with indoor grower 80 Acres Farms
The new deal will bring produce from the vertical farming specialist to 316 Kroger stores in three Midwestern states.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2021 -
Walmart explores ghost kitchens
The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.
By Jeff Wells • March 09, 2021 -
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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.
