Hannaford pledges support to local organic dairy farms in new partnership

The grocer has committed to promoting four New York- and New England-supplied dairy farms as part of a tie-up with the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2023

Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger

The grocery giant said it will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2023

How Food Lion’s walk-in produce coolers help differentiate the chain

While the company has touted the ability to keep produce fresher for longer, experts say the real value is in the unique shopping experience the coolers offer.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 5, 2023

Target adding private label grocery items as part of its fall assortment

More than 20 seasonal items will be available for purchase in early September, marking the retailer’s latest store brand product expansion as its food and beverage category sales continue to rise. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2023

How AI, digital innovation can help grocers reduce food waste

John Clear of Alvarez & Marsal talks about how new technologies factor into supply chain transparency, worker training and better data management to help food retailers reduce spoilage.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 28, 2023

Albertsons adds nutrition guidance tool to digital health system

The addition to the grocer’s Sincerely Health platform allows users to see how their purchases align with guidance from the USDA’s MyPlate program.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 16, 2023

Kroger expands partnership with 80 Acres Farms

The vertical farming company’s produce is now available in nearly 1,000 of the grocer’s locations across the Midwest and Southeast.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 16, 2023

How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2023

Grocery inflation loses more steam

Food-at-home prices rose at a 3.6% annual rate in July, continuing a downward trend that began last September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2023

SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board

Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 7, 2023

Whole Foods outlines progress on food waste, packaging and green energy

In 2022, the grocer circulated packaging guidelines to suppliers and kept more than 70% of waste out of landfills. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2023

Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 4, 2023

Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2023

More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds

Dunnhumby’s new findings show 18- to 44-year-olds are at the epicenter of a food and financial insecurity crisis that is impacting grocery shopping behaviors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2023

Food Lion remodels nearly 50 North Carolina locations

The omnichannel updates include introducing more fresh meals and new e-commerce ordering options to stores.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 1, 2023

PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023

Dollar General expands private label brand offering

The discounter has added more than 100 products to its Clover Valley line as part of its “Food First” initiative. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 26, 2023

Hannaford announces new store, renovates six in first half of 2023

The newest location in Blue Hill, Maine, marks the grocer’s 186th location and includes an expansive fresh foods selection as well as a full-service pharmacy.

By Peyton Bigora • July 25, 2023

USDA teams with states to crack down on anti-competitiveness in food

The agency will work with more than 30 attorneys general to address anti-consumer practices, even as economists remain mixed on market consolidation’s effect on inflation. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 21, 2023

Kroger’s Murray’s Cheese modernizes visual brand, website

The brand’s new look features a new logo, visuals and a digital storefront focused on education and personalized experiences. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 20, 2023

How New Season’s upcycling efforts are saving money, reducing food waste

The Portland, Oregon-area grocery chain is diverting rotisserie chicken, berry and ground beef products from waste streams and looking to repurpose more items, such as bread.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2023

How grocers can turn up the heat on grilling season sales

Thirty-one percent of shoppers surveyed in May said they have a new grill, according to Circana data, while 24% have a “new or improved outdoor eating area.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 14, 2023

Grocery inflation drops below 5%

Food-at-home prices increased in June at a 4.7% annual clip, down from 5.8% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Overall inflation declined to 3%.

By Sam Silverstein • July 12, 2023

Consumers crave guidance on olive oil products — and Filippo Berio is charting the course

Legendary brand’s culture of innovation puts customers at the center to drive category growth.

July 10, 2023

Southeastern Grocers rolls out ‘clean label’ private brand

The grocer’s new line, Know & Love, will launch gradually through 2024 and ultimately include more than 1,000 items, including dairy products, produce, ready-made foods and household goods.

By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2023