UNFI brings new produce varieties to Wild Harvest private brand

The grocery distributor and retailer has added more than 40 fruits and vegetables to the organic line, including apples, sweet potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes, as it looks to strengthen its own brands portfolio.         

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 30, 2023

Food Lion partners with NC hospital on ‘food pharmacy’ pilot

The supermarket chain is working with Novant Health on a two-year program that aims to provide nearly 3,000 boxes of healthy food to patients as they are discharged.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 27, 2023

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Fresh food innovation

From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Sprouts launches new food waste initiative

Now implemented in all its California stores, the grocer’s Rescued Organics program sells discounted imperfect produce to improve affordability, support local farmers and reduce waste. 

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 25, 2023

Drive seafood sales with sockeye salmon from Alaska

In-store demonstrations have proven to be a valuable tool that can drive big gains in sales of wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alaska.

Jan. 23, 2023

6 notable tech updates from the National Retail Federation’s 2023 show

From new food waste solutions to checkout devices, several vendors unveiled grocery-related developments at the annual conference in New York. Here are some of the ones not to miss. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 20, 2023

The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling

Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 13, 2023

Grocery inflation slows again in December

Food-at-home inflation came in at an 11.8% clip last month even as prices for many goods sold in supermarkets declined compared with November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2023

8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023

The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023

Kroger promotes $10 meals during the holidays

The grocer said it’s offering numerous options at that price point for a family of four as budget-conscious shoppers navigate the gifting season.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 20, 2022

Grading 2022: A look back at our top trend picks from early this year

Grocery Dive predicted food retailers would focus on rapidly unfolding trends like ultrafast delivery, automation and consumer data collection. So how’d we do?

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2022

Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation

Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2022

Kroger welcomes Saladworks at in-store Kitchen United Mix Food Halls

Two food halls within the grocer’s stores in Columbus, Ohio, now offer on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery from the fast casual chain.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2022

SpartanNash turns to artificial intelligence to ensure freshness, reduce waste

The grocery distributor and wholesaler is piloting predictive ordering and inventory management tech from Afresh at 10 Family Fare stores in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2022

Latest Kroger, DoorDash tie-up brings on-demand sushi, floral delivery

The partnership comes as the grocery giant continues to expand delivery services and the delivery company partners with more food retailers.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022

Grocery inflation continues to lose steam in November but remains sharply elevated

The 12% annual increase in the food-at-home index last month was the lowest rate since May, but prices for produce, baked goods and other products grew at a faster yearly clip than they did in October.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 13, 2022

Inside the Store: Giant Food’s new ‘iterative’ location in Silver Spring, Maryland

The Mid-Atlantic grocer’s new 65,000-square-foot supermarket outside Washington, D.C., features a Starbucks, meats prepared daily using hickory wood chips, and a heavy focus on value.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2022

Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores

The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 7, 2022

Flashfood expands Stop & Shop partnership in New York City

The digital marketplace aimed at reducing food waste is now available in the Ahold Delhaize banner’s stores in Brooklyn and Queens. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 6, 2022

What will wellness-minded consumers be looking for in 2023? Natural Grocers has some ideas.

The specialty grocer chain listed sober curious consumption, “healthy-ish” comfort foods, gut health and zero-waste cooking among the areas it expects consumers to zero in on next year. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2022

Whole Foods pauses purchasing of Maine lobster

The grocer is pulling the seafood due to a change in third party verifications and ratings from the Marine Stewardship Council and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 29, 2022

Produce prescription, nutrition incentive programs receive $59M

The new federal funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2022

E-commerce platform Mercato launches program to boost healthy food access

Focused on independent grocers, the company’s “Thriving Communities” program aims to work with governments and nonprofits to improve access to nutritious options in low-income areas.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2022

USDA looks to add foods and flexibility to WIC

The updates, announced last Thursday, would place greater emphasis on fruits and vegetables and give state officials more freedom to develop food packages that reflect people’s dietary needs and preferences.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 21, 2022

The Friday Checkout: How grocers are trying to make Thanksgiving affordable

As inflation-weary shoppers prepare for the big day, food retailers are wooing them with targeted deals aimed at taking the edge off high prices for holiday staples.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022

Grocery trade groups raise concerns about FDA’s new food traceability rule

New recordkeeping during production and along the supply chain will be required in 2026 for items such as produce, cheeses and eggs.

By Megan Poinski , Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 17, 2022