Fresh food
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New England-based Little Leaf Farms plans to double footprint
The company plans to expand production and operations on the East Coast with $38 million in financing from Bank of America.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 05, 2019 -
SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Kroger's new 'dark' kitchens will deliver meals on demand
The grocer has partnered with ClusterTruck to serve fresh-made fare to customers in Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Carmel, Indiana and Denver during a 12-week pilot.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Local grocery concept debuts in Denver
Leevers Locavore, which opened its first store in the heart of the city, combines a grocery store with a food hall and focuses on locally sourced products.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 02, 2019 -
QFC harvests 1st store-grown produce
The Kroger banner began selling bunches of hydroponically grown kale, mint, cilantro, dill and crystal lettuce for $2.99 apiece.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Specialty grocer Barons streamlines holiday entertaining
The Southern California retailer has set up build-your-own charcuterie board stations at each of its eight locations.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Meal kit maker Purple Carrot debuts plant-based incubator
Participating startups will get support for branding, marketing, e-commerce, operations and data analytics, and receive up to $250,000 in seed funding.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner is flat in 2019, survey finds
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates the average cost of the holiday meal is $48.91, up just a penny from last year.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveFrom food halls to ghost kitchens, collaboration is on the menu for grocers and restaurants
While both can siphon dollars from the other, the right partnerships could boost operational efficiencies, drive brand awareness and elevate food offerings.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Mariano's to open new barbecue concept to replace Pork & Mindy's
Following the Chicago-based restaurant's bankruptcy filing, the grocer says it will open a new brand called Mariano's Smokehouse.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Walmart refreshes its produce departments
The retailer will group organics in one spot and utilize low-display bins and wider aisles to better showcase fresh fruits and vegetables.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Kroger to launch in-store produce farms
In partnership with European urban farming network Infarm, the company will introduce store-grown greens at two QFC locations and plans to expand to 13 more by next year.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 19, 2019 -
How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?
With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Inside the store: Brothers Marketplace
Roche Bros.' newest banner location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, includes a full-service butcher counter, an extensive prepared foods section and a curated assortment of fresh and local products.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 15, 2019 -
SponsoredBeef Quality Assurance: raising beef the right way
For more than 30 years, the beef community has participated in a voluntary Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program to ensure U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards, resulting in high-quality beef.
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Fresh food growth is not living up to potential, study finds
Demand for perishables is growing, but retail sales in the category are behind overall food sales due to merchandising and supply chain inefficiencies, according to Deloitte.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Walmart: 'Our strength is being driven by food'
The retail giant posted a 41% increase in e-commerce sales for the third quarter and noted momentum in its snacks, beverages and fresh food categories.
By Ben Unglesbee , Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Inside the store: PCC's new uptown market
The Seattle store features the specialty chain's first-ever restaurant — a seafood joint that serves fresh steamed clams alongside pints of local beer.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Whole Foods brings back turkey day deals
The grocer will offer deeper discounts for Prime members on organic and classic turkeys, sweet potatoes, broths and organic cranberries.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign
The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 06, 2019 -
Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment
A senior EPA official said the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019 -
Amazon unveils free grocery delivery
Just in time for the all-important holiday season, the e-tailer is waiving Amazon Fresh's $14.99 monthly fee for Prime members and offering free two-hour service.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Deep DiveFrom BJ's to ButcherBox: A retired retailer finds new life in the startup world
Mike Billings thought he was done after 25 years running BJ’s meat and seafood department. Then he got an offer to help build a new operation from the ground up.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2019 -
Deep DiveWegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet
The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019 -
On Special: Winco pizza
The Idaho-based grocer uses a proprietary sauce and scratch-made crust to create fresh pies at its in-store pizza shops.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2019
