Fresh Food: Page 18
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Has supply chain disruption taught grocers to tame their assortments?
Companies are starting to see the benefits of a streamlined product selection as they confront an age-old industry problem.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2022 -
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Amid inflation, price plays a bigger role in the produce aisle
Price is now on par with factors like appearance and quality when it comes to purchasing decisions for fruits and vegetables, according to the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2022 -
Courtesy of UNFI
UNFI revamps Wild Harvest private label brand with updated look and new products
The company is adding plant-based proteins and also plans to expand the assortment of produce it sells under the organic-focused brand, UNFI Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Helming said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 8, 2022 -
True Aussie Beef and Lamb | Renee Comet
Sponsored by True Aussie LambLamb sales growth is outpacing the meat case – how to get your share
Three easy steps to get a "leg up" with lamb in the meat case.
Feb. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Meijer
Meijer energizes avocado sales with focus on consistency
The company recently kicked off a pilot program designed to control the ripening process and offer the fruit in two standard sizes.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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FMI: 5 ways grocers can do more to reduce food waste
Expanding donations of surplus food, developing a composting strategy and standardizing expiration package labeling are some of the opportunities the trade group outlined.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 14, 2022 -
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteDriving seafood sales with home cooking hacks
Offering seafood recipes that are easy to make or healthy are two of the top motivators for purchasing seafood in the grocery store.
Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Grocery prices rise sharply as inflation hits new 40-year high
The food-at-home price index rose 7.4% over the past year, with prices across five out of six major grocery categories going up, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Stop & Shop takes on food insecurity with 'prescribed' prepaid debit cards
The Ahold Delhaize banner has joined a program run by Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh that gives people funds to purchase fresh produce.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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New private label products outpace brand name offerings during pandemic, study finds
Shopper intelligence firm Catalina also said inflation is causing store brands to highlight quality and value while the price differential with some national products shrinks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of Afresh Technologies
Albertsons to deploy AI-powered food waste-reduction tech chainwide
The grocer is adding the platform from Afresh Technologies as automation has helped drive unexpectedly strong fresh department sales.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's to buy four refrigerated distribution centers
The acquisition of the facilities from longtime partner Burris Logistics will allow the club retailer to handle its perishable supply chain in-house.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart invests in vertical farming company Plenty
The retailer, which plans to bring Plenty's vertically farmed greens to all of its California stores, said regionally grown, year-round produce could become a "leading product category."
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Too Good to Go
Instant delivery firms team with app to sell excess food
Jokr, Gorillas and other rapid grocery delivery companies have partnered with Too Good to Go to sell their surplus food at a discounted price.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption
Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Albertsons pilots AI-driven salad bars
The grocer has added the internet-linked self-service counters from Sweden-based Picadeli to Safeway, Acme and Kings Food Market stores in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New Jersey.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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As food prices rise, survey finds thresholds where consumers stop buying
Shoppers are willing to stomach higher jumps on lower-cost staples like milk and bread, but may also switch to less expensive brands, according to research from Ingredient Communications.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 10, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger is adding carbon-neutral eggs under its Simple Truth line
The grocer claims the eggs, which will be produced using a system from Kipster Farms of the Netherlands, will be the first carbon-neutral, cage-free ones to hit U.S. retail shelves.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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OpinionHow a grocer's size impacts consumer trust
Large retailers envy intimacy and small ones envy scale, but expectations for each are not the same, write Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef of Kearney.
By Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee announces seafood supplier code of conduct
The grocer said all of its seafood suppliers have signed onto the new code following its adoption in January.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Inflation hits highest level in 30 years
The Consumer Price Index for October rose 6.2% on an annual basis, while food-at-home prices rose sharply once again.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Misfits Market is becoming a full-service online grocer
Now worth $2 billion, the company that started off selling misshapen produce has expanded its assortment and begun delivering in California. "The plan is to really open up every aisle that exists at a grocery store," said founder and CEO Abhi Ramesh.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Aldi cuts prices on Thanksgiving essentials as inflation roars
As it did last year, the discount grocery chain is offering a basket of traditional holiday foods, including a turkey, pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes, for under $30.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Imperfect Foods
Imperfect Foods receives Certified B Corporation status
The designation from the nonprofit B Lab recognizes the e-grocer's efforts to balance its business objectives with a strong focus on environmental and societal goals.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market reopens its flagship store with a focus on prepared foods and fresh coffee
The revamped location in Greensboro, North Carolina, features a made-to-order carryout restaurant and a high-tech coffee station where beans are roasted in micro-batches.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 28, 2021
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