Fresh food: Page 2
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Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb
Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
ShopRite's new store-within-a-store makes fresh meals a core category
The grocer's "Fresh to Table" program pulls together grab-and-go, ready-to-heat and fresh meal assembly offers into a one-stop department.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Publix teams up with land-based salmon farm to further sustainable seafood efforts
The new aquaculture collaboration with Atlantic Sapphire offers a local option for fish that's frequently imported.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2020 at 4:33 p.m. -
Southeastern Grocers to add four Winn-Dixie stores across Florida
Each location is designed with a “specialized approach” to consumers’ tastes, with expanded organic, natural and gluten-free options.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Kroger brings ghost kitchens inside stores
The grocer opened a delivery and pickup-only restaurant inside an Indiana location on Thursday and will open a second facility in Ohio next month.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 08, 2020 -
Vertical farming startup takes crown in Ahold Delhaize innovation contest
The winning pitch by Evergreens Farms focused on resolving geography and climate obstacles to make indoor farming technology more viable.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 08, 2020 -
Retailers stay focused on sustainable seafood
As consumers continue prioritizing transparency and animal welfare, companies like Giant Food and Albertsons are ramping up responsible sourcing efforts.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 07, 2020 -
Seafood and meat post 30% sales growth in Q2, report says
Produce made up 34% of total fresh sales as deli and bakery saw sales decline this summer, according to the United Fresh Produce Association.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 07, 2020 -
Dollar General names new chief merchandiser
The appointment of Emily Taylor, who previously served as senior vice president of channel innovation, comes as grocery sales emerge as the discount chain’s main growth driver.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Meat, poultry sales skyrocketed nearly 35% from March through July
Despite grocers' difficulties with supply and price inflation, consumers say their knowledge of fresh proteins has increased and that they plan to buy a wider variety of cuts.
By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Costco sales jump on strong fresh food demand
Grocery sales have been so strong that the retailer has seen shrink virtually disappear: "We don't have spoilage. We sell out, not literally but almost literally to the piece," CFO Richard Galanti said Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2020 -
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West Coast initiative enlists food retailers to cut waste in half by 2030
Led by the Pacific Coast Collaborative, the multi-state coalition has garnered support from Albertsons, Kroger and Sprouts Farmers Market.
By E.A. Crunden • Sept. 24, 2020 -
Inside the store: Amazon Fresh
The just-opened supermarket will feel familiar to shoppers, but the relentless focus on low prices and removing shopping friction is where the company looks to stand out.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 21, 2020 -
What's on shoppers' lists? Bacon, cleaning products and frozen foods
Six months into the pandemic, center store items are still among the fastest-growing categories at grocery stores, according to recent sales data.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2020 -
GrubMarket enters the Texas market
The farm-to-table delivery service moves into the Lone Star State with its acquisition of fruit and vegetable supplier Fresh Tex Produce.
By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Consumers are cooking at home more, but some are getting tired of it
While more than a third of shoppers in a recent Acosta survey said they've developed a newfound passion for cooking, 25% said they're losing interest.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Grocery sales dip in August as overall retail spending picks up
Sales at food retailers fell 1.6% compared with their level in July as overall retail sales climbed 0.6%.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2020 -
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Tackling global food waste: towards a smarter supply chain
A more automated supply chain is critical in addressing 1.3bn tons of annual global food waste.
By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • Sept. 15, 2020 -
Food prices outpace inflation but show signs of easing
Food-at-home prices rose 4.6% between August 2019 and last month, while the overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.3%.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020 -
Perishables push growth at Dollar General
DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020 -
5 ways supermarket designs could change in the future
Architects say grocery stores will incorporate creative design elements to help people feel more comfortable around fresh food.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Amazon opens second Go Grocery store
Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.
By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 09, 2020 -
Online grocer Hungryroot to run national TV ads
The health-focused e-tailer will run both scripted and user-generated spots across 11 cable networks as it looks to appeal to more people.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 03, 2020 -
Fresh Thyme drops 'Farmers' in new logo
The grocer said an ad campaign will launch this Sunday to support the rebrand.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 28, 2020 -
The Giant Company completes rebranding process with new marketing platform
"For Today's Table" will roll out across store properties and spearheads a variety of changes the grocer is making to assortment, online offerings, social media strategy and more. "We're betting the farm on families," CEO Nicholas Bertram said.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 24, 2020