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Cub Foods reopens Minneapolis store damaged last summer
Following the protests after George Floyd's death, the Lake Street store closed, but is now renovated with an expanded selection of fresh produce, prepared meals and international foods, as well as an in-house tortilla-making station.
By Rosie Bradbury • UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. -
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Goodbye, salad bars? Grocers consider scaling back self-service stations for good
As they focus on packaged meal sales in the short term, retailers are also thinking about half-sized salad bars and new concepts like fresh protein stations.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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DoorDash acquires robotic salad maker Chowbotics
The startup's signature kiosk, which several grocers have installed in stores, is set to become a tool for restaurants to reach new markets and customers.
By Julie Littman , Thai Phi Le , Jeff Wells • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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Industry groups push for new tech solutions for nutrition incentive programs
The National Grocers Association and Food Industry Association are asking retailers and developers to work together to streamline point-of-sale technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Impossible Foods cuts grocery store prices 20%
The price decrease is the first since the plant-based burgers hit grocery shelves in 2019. It follows two 15% reductions in price to foodservice distributors during the past 12 months.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle brings vertically farmed greens to over 75 stores
It's the latest expansion in a sector that's increasingly popular with retailers but operationally difficult for suppliers.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 02, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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3 new grocery owners talk opening during the pandemic and what's ahead for 2021
In addition to the usual hurdles new businesses face, industry entrepreneurs grappled with store safety and scaling their e-commerce operations ahead of schedule.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenAn ounce of prevention: Why consumers are eating for wellness—and how retailers can help
The shift toward organic and plant-based eating is here to stay. Demand for food made with nutrient-rich ingredients keeps climbing– and that means opportunity.
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Organic produce sales growth tops 14% in 2020
The pandemic has helped push double-digit increases, but challenges loom for the category, from unsteady consumer income to uncertain supply chains.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Schnuck Markets taps Ted Schnuck as new VP of fresh
Schnuck also joins the grocer's executive strategy team, which plans the long-term direction of the company.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee launches virtual dietitian platform as grocers ramp up focus on health
The Midwest retailer's new services program, Healthie, joins a growing list of virtual health initiatives from grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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How cost and trends are impacting Christmas dinner
Rising prices for traditional dishes and a taste for plant-based meat may shift what's on tables this holiday season.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Consumer eating and drinking habits during pandemic reflect different needs
A survey from the International Food Information Council found people balanced eating healthier with indulgence, while some consumed more alcohol even as others were less likely to imbibe.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Online meat services boom during the pandemic
ButcherBox and other companies are seeing triple-digit growth, while Sam’s Club just started delivering ground beef and steaks to customers.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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The Giant Company expands Flashfood partnership to 33 stores
The Flashfood app, which is free to download, showcases discounted produce, proteins and bakery products nearing their sell-by dates.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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Food Lion investing $212.5M in mid-Atlantic store remodels, expanding pickup service
The grocery chain has remodeled more than 90% of its stores over the last few years, and the latest phase will freshen up 112 stores in five states.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Jack Sinclair, Sprouts Farmers Market
At a time when specialty chains are struggling, the CEO of the natural foods grocer has laid out a bold roadmap to make Sprouts a smarter and more efficient retailer.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 09, 2020 -
WinCo to add produce replenishment software from Afresh across all stores
The partnership continues the artificial intelligence-powered platform's growth as grocers look to stop food waste from eating away at their margins.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 04, 2020 -
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Lidl launches ethically sourced, private label chocolate bar
Way To Go products guarantee that farmers receive the Fairtrade Minimum Price for cocoa, along with extra money to boost their income and develop higher-yield farming techniques.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 03, 2020 -
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HelloFresh acquires ready-to-eat meal company Factor75
The combination brings the fast-growing German meal-kit maker additional facilities in the United States, home to half of its customers.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Deep Dive
'It's our Super Bowl': How food manufacturers are preparing for an unorthodox holiday season
The pandemic has upended how consumers plan to celebrate, prompting CPG companies to reduce product sizes, tout offerings for novice cooks and shift more resources online.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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How grocery categories have fared during the pandemic
Fresh seafood and the frozen department saw some of the biggest dollar sales growth from March to October, while deli and floral struggled, according to data from IRI and 210 Analytics.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 18, 2020
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