Grocery prices skyrocket 11.9% as high inflation hovers

In May, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1979, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2022

Target aims to boost grocery as it pares down inventory

Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022

Kroger pilots a digital farmers market in Atlanta

The grocer linked with Market Wagon, an online ordering and delivery service for local items, to develop the e-commerce marketplace, which carries more than 1,150 products and delivers within a 60-mile radius.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2022

USDA, DoorDash tackle food accessibility barriers

The department is pouring millions into programs aimed at increasing access to nutritious food while the food delivery company is helping families overcome hurdles to obtaining produce.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2022

More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress, survey shows

The International Food Information Council's annual survey shows that more than half of U.S. consumers are now following a diet or eating pattern, while nearly three in four snack daily.

By Megan Poinski • May 26, 2022

Consumers wrestle with shortages, sticker shock in the grocery aisle

The combination of hard-to-find food items and higher prices is opening a window of opportunity for private label brands, according to Morning Consult research.

By Chris Casey • May 23, 2022

Meijer brings produce from Michigan hydroponic grower to all of its stores

Revolution Farms is supplying several lettuce varieties under its own brand to the Midwestern retailer and also providing all the lettuce for the chain’s “Fresh from Meijer” ready-to-eat salad kits.

By Sam Silverstein • May 23, 2022

93% of US has food delivery access, but barriers remain: report

Most people across the country, including 90% of those living in food deserts, can get food delivered from at least one of four major players, but issues like broadband access pose challenges, The Brookings Institution found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 17, 2022

How much food waste do consumers produce? Kroger is helping to find out

The grocery company’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is supporting a new grant project that aims to develop ways to more accurately measure food waste generated by U.S. households.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2022

Grocery prices soar 10.8% as inflation remains high

In April, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since November 1980, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022

Consumers likely to 'trade down' to chicken as beef prices soar: report

A recent CoBank analysis found that poultry stands to benefit from more expensive red meat, despite facing high feed costs and a bird flu outbreak.

By Chris Casey • May 3, 2022

Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market

Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.

By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022

Meat case sales sizzle this summer with grassfed beef

Grassfed beef sales are set to sizzle this summer grilling season. Here's how to get your share of the growth.

April 25, 2022

How online grocers are ramping food waste reduction efforts

Getir has teamed with tech provider Copia on finding nonprofits to donate surplus food to, while Farmstead is reminding customers which items from their order to consume first.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2022

Grocery prices increase 10% as inflation continues to rise

Food and energy costs pushed inflation up 8.5% on an annual basis, setting a new 40-year high as consumers feel the pinch.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022

Indoor farming to reach $155B by 2026: PitchBook

The space could see a more than 14% growth rate, driven by enthusiasm for the sustainability pitch of players like Bowery Farming and Upward Farms, a new report finds.

By Samantha Oller • April 4, 2022

Albertsons starts accepting supplemental benefits

The grocer now lets customers use pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments to buy over-the-counter medications and fresh produce. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2022

Regional chains announce new sustainability initiatives

New Seasons Market is switching to more eco-friendly packaging for its private label line of fresh pasta, while Meijer will hold its first supplier summit focused on sustainability in late June. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022

URB-E partners with indoor farming startup to deliver locally grown produce in NYC

The company is using containers propelled by electric bicycles to transport greens grown by Square Roots to retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2022

Dollar General bulks up on perishables in Q4 as overall comps wilt

Sales penetration across the discount retailer's frozen and refrigerated categories has grown to 9%, driven by its DG Fresh self-distribution initiative.

By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2022

Gopuff names new head of Kitchen division

Amelia Riba brings international experience to the role, having previously served as chief brand officer for Pizza Hut in Europe and Latin America.

By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2022

Amazon Fresh launches plant-based private label line

The new collection includes 15 products at launch, and continues a private label explosion for the budding grocery chain.

By Jeff Wells • March 16, 2022

When inflation runs high, fresh should be a strategic focus

Customers are still prioritizing fresh purchases, but retailers risk losing price-sensitive shoppers entirely when their key value items are no longer affordable, writes Ann Azzopardi of Symphony RetailAI.

By Ann Azzopardi • March 15, 2022

Supermarkets slip as shoppers' primary stores for meat

Inflation drove meat department sales to a record high in 2021 but also prompted many people to switch to more value-oriented channels.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2022

Grocery prices jump 8.6% as inflation soars even higher

The federal government's food-at-home Consumer Price Index accelerated in February at its quickest pace since 1981, putting even more strain on consumers' wallets.

By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2022