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

SpartanNash, Flashfood collaboration diverts 1M pounds of food waste

The milestone comes three years after the companies launched their partnership, which they said has saved shoppers $1.9 million on groceries.

By Peyton Bigora • July 6, 2023

Festival Foods starts using AI tool for fresh foods

The Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer is the latest retailer partnership announcement for store operations technology maker Upshop.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2023

Instacart rolls out updates to Foodstorm, worker rewards program

The company’s added features allow for more personalization with the order management system and give its top-performing workers extra perks. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2023

FMI calls for standardization to accomplish FDA’s new food traceability requirements

The trade group noted how GS1 guidelines can be implemented to streamline systems and allow for an easy exchange of information throughout the supply chain.

By Peyton Bigora • June 29, 2023

Once a staple of grocery and mass retailers, Danone digs in at discount stores

The retail channel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy and plant-based giant’s business in the U.S., with sales forecast to top $100 million in 2023. 

By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023

How 3 retailers are impacted by the end of SNAP emergency allotments

In their most recent earnings calls, Kroger, Grocery Outlet and Dollar General gave mixed viewpoints on how changes to the food assistance program have affected business.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 26, 2023

What does social sustainability look like in the agriculture industry? How Viru does it.

Viru’s sustainability encouraged commitment towards our people, communities and the environment.

June 26, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Are grocers ready to sell cultivated meat?

With cell-based options set to enter the U.S. market with full USDA approval, how will food retailers and their consumers respond to a new alternative protein option?

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 23, 2023

Fourth of July cookouts still more expensive this year despite inflation cooling

Banking giant Wells Fargo said consumers will continue to find good value in hamburgers and chicken breasts, both of which have seen prices fall slightly in the last 12 months.

By Chris Casey • June 23, 2023

Economic concerns among shoppers will drive the grocery industry for decades to come, report finds

Grocers including Lidl, Food 4 Less and Aldi are in the best positions to benefit during the next 30 years as concerns over price remain the top source of stress for most consumers, Dunnhumby found.

By Sam Silverstein • June 22, 2023

UNFI looks to improve demand planning and replenishment capabilities

The company is using Relex Solutions’ cloud-based procurement offering to consolidate and eventually replace its multiple buying systems with a centralized, data-driven approach.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2023

Walmart’s enhanced seafood policy sets new standards for tuna suppliers

The updated policy is the latest effort by the retailer to boost its seafood sustainability practices as other companies do the same. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 21, 2023

What a revolution in sustainable agriculture looks like – and how Viru is leading the way

Investing in sustainability is a lucrative investment in business.

June 20, 2023

Inside the Store: Sprouts’ new small-format location in Virginia

The specialty grocer’s second Virginia location, which features revamped frozen, bulk and prepared meals departments, is part of a wave of openings under the new store model.

By Peyton Bigora • June 20, 2023

Walmart beefs up end-to-end Angus supply chain with new production facility

The retailer plans to break ground on the facility in Olathe, Kansas, later this year ahead of an expected opening in 2025.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2023

Fresh Connect’s prepaid food prescription network grows to 10K grocery stores nationwide

Leveraging a fintech company’s payment solution, new stores accepting About Fresh’s prepaid debit card will include Albertsons, Kroger and Walmart locations. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 14, 2023

Why more grocers are bringing private label production in-house

While only a fraction of products are made this way, sources say they have seen vertically integrated production grow in recent years and expect it to continue as grocers ramp up their store brands.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 13, 2023

Grocery inflation continues rapid descent

Food-at-home prices were up in May at a 5.8% annual rate — the economic indicator’s slowest tempo since late 2021 — according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Sam Silverstein • June 13, 2023