Fresh Food: Page 12

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    Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time

    The category saw a 4.3% increase last year to $61.7 billion in sales, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.

    By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023
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    Inflation eases again in April

    Food-at-home prices rose in April at a 7.1% annual rate, down from 8.4% the month before, the federal government reported Wednesday.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Kroger expands on-demand sushi, floral delivery

    After first making those fresh items available from its stores via DoorDash last year, the grocer has partnered up with Uber Eats.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    What does ‘local’ mean to shoppers?

    The fact that a business is within close range of where they live doesn't necessarily mean consumers will consider it to be a true part of their community, according to research conducted by PDG Insights.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Kroger expands sustainability efforts through recycling and upcycling

    One million pieces of the grocer’s Our Brands flexible plastic product packaging have been recycled, while two-ingredient multigrain breads hit the shelves. 

    By • April 28, 2023
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    New Albertsons PSA puts spotlight on reducing hunger

    The charitable program has unveiled a one-minute video in New York City’s Times Square and plans to also bring its message to TV, radio, digital and print.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Meat prices rise less than 1% overall in March as sales remain close to year-ago levels

    Prices for fresh beef, pork, bacon and lamb were down last month on a year-over-year basis, but costs for chicken and turkey rose by almost 10%.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Why Cingari Family ShopRite is turning its food waste into energy

    The 12-store family-owned chain is turning 100 tons of organic material per month into energy that powers homes and businesses across Connecticut.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Lunds & Byerlys turns to AI and computer vision to reduce food waste

    The grocer predicts utilizing Phood Solution’s technology to minimize loss at its deli bars will reduce its annual food waste by 150,000 pounds. 

    By • April 19, 2023
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    As grocers spotlight sustainability, financial analysts don’t see the connection with the bottom line

    While eco-friendly measures are connecting with shoppers, they’re struggling to win over investors in part due to a lack of standardized reporting measures.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Grocers launch new SNAP benefits

    Eligible Giant Food shoppers in Baltimore will receive a $15 promo code for online produce orders, while Harvest Market in Northern California is participating in a health food program.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Private brand sales shine in Q1, report finds

    After recording double-digit gains last year, food and non-food store brands combined are continuing the momentum in the first three months of 2023, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Grocery inflation in March continues months-long decline

    Food-at-home prices rose last month at an 8.4% annual rate, down from 10.2% the month before, the federal government reported Wednesday.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Kroger reprimanded over delaying cage-free eggs switch

    Michigan’s attorney general office said the grocer should add “clear signage” about where eggs come from ahead of an upcoming state ban on ones from caged hens.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Albertsons expands health benefits card partnerships

    The grocer is now working with fintech company FIS, which has several supplemental health benefits administrators on its payment platform, and is starting to accept benefit cards from Soda Health.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Natural Grocers rolls out personalized shopping in stores

    The specialty grocer is now offering customers at some locations the option to have a free 30-minute walkthrough with a nutritional health coach.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Instacart scaling food as medicine with tools for health providers

    The company also announced new ad capabilities for weighted products and four new research studies in conjunction with a White House event focused on hunger and nutrition. 

    By • March 24, 2023
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    Food donation marketplace Careit expands nationwide

    Whole Foods Market, Target and Sprouts Farmers Market are among the retailers that currently use the food rescue app. 

    By • March 21, 2023
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    Schnucks rolls out tech-enabled salad bars as it jumps back into self-service

    In March, the grocer opened the first of 22 AI-driven self-service stations from Picadeli that it plans to install, a company official said.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Dollar General investing $100M in its stores, with a focus on boosting labor

    The discounter recently opened its 19,000th location and saw sales as well as comps rise in its fourth financial quarter as inflation helped drive results.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    What grocers can expect with food prices, inflation in 2023

    Although inflation is coming down, high grocery prices will continue and consumer price sensitivity is growing, experts from the Food Industry Association said Wednesday.

    By • March 16, 2023
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    Grocery inflation cools again in February

    Food-at-home prices rose in February at a 10.2% annual rate, down from 11.3% the month before, the federal government reported Tuesday.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Walmart rolls out Easter meal and basket savings

    The retailer aims to offset the spike in egg prices with discounts on essential ingredients and the holiday’s staple treats. 

    By • March 13, 2023
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    Education is key to seafood selling

    ASMI recently launch a new Alaska Seafood U training tool, which retailers can use to train their seafood department staff about what makes wild, natural and sustainable Alaska seafood so unique.

    March 13, 2023
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    Instacart teams with nonprofit on nutrition initiative

    The program, which launches in Indianapolis before expanding to more cities, offers stipends as well as a complementary Instacart+ membership for families in need.

    By • March 10, 2023