Fresh Food

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    Consumers are taking a ‘hybrid’ approach to meal prep. Here’s how grocers can help.

    The rise of combining scratch cooking with prepared foods from grocery stores is expected to continue next year, per new research from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Unlocking hidden value in grocery

    The grocery industry has seen huge disruption over the past few years, which has drastically changed how consumers interact with grocers, and how grocers sell to consumers.

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    On Special: Consumers ready to gobble up Thanksgiving turkeys

    Despite inflation having an unwelcome seat at feasts this year, consumers are “not skimping” on serving the iconic holiday bird, a Butterball executive said in an interview.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Albertsons deploys Afresh’s AI food waste tech across its meat, seafood departments

    The grocery company already uses the store ordering and inventory management platform in its produce departments chainwide. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    How grocery shoppers are planning to celebrate winter holidays amid food cost concerns

    Half of surveyed consumers said they’re concerned about rising prices for holiday celebrations, per findings from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Vallarta Supermarkets debuts custom fruit bowl section at latest store

    At a newly opened location in Carson, California, the grocery chain unveiled La Fruteria, a new department designed to resemble fruit stands found on the streets of Los Angeles.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Apeel Sciences launches “RipeTrack”, transforming produce ripeness testing

     New measurement technology from Apeel unlocks unprecedented insight into avocado ripeness & quality. 

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    Foodservice ‘renaissance’: How grocers are spicing up their deli and premade meals

    As supermarkets increasingly replace restaurant meals, they’re looking to offer better prices alongside flavor innovation, deals and new shopping experiences.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Lidl joins the Thanksgiving discount battle

    The discounter’s under-$30 meal includes a 13-pound frozen turkey along with pumpkin pie ingredients and a variety of sides such as sweet potatoes, rolls and baby carrots.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Target brings Thanksgiving meal for under $25 to the table

    The retailer’s four-serving feast includes a 10-16 pound turkey at less than $1 per pound and various sides for less than $5 each.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Order up! How grocers are replicating the restaurant experience in retail

    As the gap widens between grocery and restaurant prices, food retailers see an opportunity to turn up the heat on their made-to-order meals to lure cost-conscious consumers.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    BJ’s adds SNAP EBT as payment method for Instacart customers

    The announcement comes a year after the club retailer started accepting SNAP benefits via its own e-commerce platforms.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Instacart unveils new grocery stipend program

    With recent changes to federal SNAP assistance, the company is offering select shoppers on Chicago’s West Side a $79 monthly stipend to buy nutritious foods for delivery.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    ShopRite supermarket with hardware store set to open in New Jersey

    The supermarket, owned by Wakefern Food member RoNetco Supermarkets, will be the first in the chain to feature a True Value hardware department.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Whole Foods outlines 2024 food trends

    The grocer predicts plant-based products with more vegetables, the use of buckwheat and brands that promote water conservation will be popular next year.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    How Dom’s new CEO is building a ‘food experience’ in Chicago

    As it deepens its presence in the city's evolving grocery landscape, the young retailer is looking to stand out with its quality meal offerings, curated assortment and neighborhood hub atmosphere.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Aldi unveils Thanksgiving price reductions of up to 50%

    The German discounter’s savings on holiday staples will run from Nov. 1 to the end of 2023.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Sprouts opens Southern California distribution center

    The new 337,000-square-foot facility located in Fullerton focuses on the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries as well as environmental efforts.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Instacart links with Kaiser Permanente on nutritious foods health study

    Participants will receive Instacart grocery stipends to shop for food on a virtual storefront using medically tailored nutrition advice.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Schnucks prepares to debut another small-format grocery store

    The newly constructed, 23,000-square-foot location in Oak Grove Village, Missouri, will feature technology including electronic shelf labels and a robotic shelf-scanning system, a spokesman said.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Instacart debuts initiatives to improve food accessibility for patients, seniors

    The online grocery company’s new programs aim to bolster healthy food access to shoppers in need, including post-operative and post-partum individuals. 

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    More than half of shoppers plan to buy more private brands in the future, report finds

    Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    On Special: The power of supermarket sushi

    The seafood specialty offering has grown into a store staple. Now, grocers are crafting new dishes and in-store destinations to rival sushi restaurants.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    More than two-thirds of shoppers will pay a premium for fresh food: Deloitte

    The firm also said a majority of grocery executives it polled indicated that the fresh department is the most strategically important area for their sales growth plan during the next 12-36 months.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    How grocers can tap shopper psychology to spruce up store designs

    Architect Kevin Kelley says smaller selling floors and curated selections are the next design evolution for regional and small chains trying to stand out against large competitors.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023