Fresh food: Page 2
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OpinionHow to leapfrog Amazon in food
Amazon's strategic challenges in experience, private brands and its overall food proposition spell opportunity for competitors, writes Pete Killian of Vivaldi.
By Pete Killian • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Gen Z consumers want healthier, more convenient food
Those born between 1995 and 2010 have helped move food culture from three sit-down meals a day to several snacks, according to a Packaged Facts report.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Consumers are warming up to online grocery, report says
Sales for 2018 totaled $58.9 billion, according to IRI, as consumers added more fresh and perishable products to their baskets.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Sam's Club stocks USDA prime beef in all stores
The decision to expand availability nationwide after a trial run suggests demand for high-end meat is greater than the potential costs.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 08, 2019 -
Kroger bringing Home Chef meal kits to 500 more stores
The retailer and its acquired meal kit company will also begin offering customizable recipes to online subscribers.
By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 06, 2019 -
Inside the GMO law: What needs to be labeled and why it matters
Highly refined ingredients and the "BE" acronym are out, according to regulations issued in December. The food industry and consumer groups are split on how effective the new measure will be.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 05, 2019 -
Hy-Vee pilots discount app for surplus food
The grocer and Flashfood are working on a program to allow shoppers to purchase items approaching their "best before" date at a reduced price.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 04, 2019 -
Blue Apron introduces new retail line on Jet
The embattled company will offer a meal kit that bundles sauces, grains, spices and a recipe that shoppers then pair with retailer produce or protein.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Farmstead launches automatic replenishment program
The online grocer told Grocery Dive its Refill & Save service provides discounts on its top 25 products to customers who opt in for recurring weekly orders.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Aldi's gains in customer satisfaction challenge Walmart, supermarkets, report says
Traditional stores score well in a new study by Retail Feedback Group, but Aldi is hot on their heels, appealing to shoppers with its deep investments in quality, convenience and price.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Deep Dive5 takeaways from FMI's Midwinter Executive Conference
This year's discussion focused on solutions to the multitude of challenges supermarkets face, from digital transformation to shifting consumer preferences.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2019 -
BrightFarms expands its retail footprint
The packaged salad maker is moving into new chains like Food Lion and Tops Friendly Markets in regions where it already operates its hydroponic greenhouses.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Chef'd mounts a comeback
The meal kit company and new owner True Food Innovations are rolling out offerings focused on quick preparation and extended shelf life.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 29, 2019 -
British grocer trials plastic-free produce department
A store in suburban London will sell package-free fruits and vegetables and also have service staff on hand to offer tips on reducing food waste at home.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Alltown expands new fresh-focused convenience concept
Alltown Fresh has opened its second location in New England, offering shoppers a selection of organic, made-to-order food, locally sourced items, craft beer, Wi-Fi and bean-to-cup coffee.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 18, 2019 -
US food safety defenses need an upgrade, report says
According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, there was an 83% jump in meat and poultry recalls that could cause health problems or death between 2013 and 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2019 -
'No perfect acquisition': UNFI outlines growth and integration strategy
Three months after taking over Supervalu, the company updated its plan to sell a wider range of products, lower costs and pay down debt.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Kroger's mobile truck tackles food access in Louisville
After finding success with a similar climate-controlled grocery truck in Milwaukee, the grocer will roll out another in Louisville alongside the city and a local food bank.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Hy-Vee rolls out WW Fresh quick-prep meals in 200 stores
New two-person offerings like a lemon, chicken and kale salad come pre-chopped and pre-cooked, and range from $14 to $20.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Meal kits offer express options to woo consumers
Brands like Sun Basket and Purple Carrot are introducing quick-prep lines to get easy meals on the table faster and expand their customer base.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Plant-based steak: Will it be what's for dinner?
Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown said R&D at the California-based company has been "going at a blazing speed since Day One," and whole cuts of beef are its next big launch.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Natural Grocers sharpens its positioning as a health resource
The company's six-week Keto Reset Program includes classes and product specials centered around the popular diet.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation
The first major revamp of the company's signature product makes it more adaptable to replace ground beef in any recipe, has less salt, and is a bit more clean-label.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Milk brands launch digital grocery aisle to boost sales
The Milk Processor Education Program is teaming up with grocery tech company Chicory on the initiative, which also includes in-recipe advertisements.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Is Amazon considering a fresh meal delivery division?
A quickly removed job listing for a team leader to oversee what the company called a “new perishable food platform" started speculation about the move, which could launch it into a new, highly competitive category.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 08, 2019
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