Fresh food: Page 2
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Avocado consumption hits record highs, driven by health trends
As consumers seek out the superfood fruit for its nutritional punch and versatility, avocados may face issues around sourcing and sustainability, according to a report by Rabobank.
By Lauren Manning • May 28, 2021 -
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Grocers announce summer deals in bid to lure shoppers to stores
Save A Lot is distributing digital coupons intended to be redeemed at its locations, while Schnuck Markets is drawing attention to items prepared in-store.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021 -
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Vertical farming company Bowery raises $300M, valuing firm at $2.3B
Investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into indoor agriculture as demand for locally produced offerings has soared among consumers.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
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Q&AQ&A: How Walmart's restaurants are evolving
Darryl Spinks, the company's head of retail services, talks about the shift into ghost kitchens and plans to more actively court small and regional restaurant tenants.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by St Pierre BakeryAmerica's number one brioche brand gets a new look
As St Pierre Bakery launches a new look, we find out how and why its new logo prioritises on-shelf stand out and highlights French heritage, to stay top of mind with shoppers.
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Deep DiveFood halls, ghost kitchens and the future of in-store restaurants
The pandemic hasn’t dampened grocers' enthusiasm for dining experiences, and many are looking to new formats and digital services to spice things up.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Kwik Lok3 sustainability myths that might surprise you—and your customers
Here are three common myths that might be preventing grocers from making the best choices.
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Sprouts accelerates efforts to stand out with unique products
"If it's being sold in a conventional supermarket or in a mass-market merchant, I would be disappointed that we're selling it at all," CEO Jack Sinclair said Wednesday during an investor conference.
By Sam Silverstein • May 20, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Lucky California's 'next-generation' supermarket
Alongside traditional departments, the new flagship also features lifestyle-focused sections that do away with "typical departmental barriers," The Save Mart Companies' chief marketing officer said.
By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021 -
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Rising food prices are prying shoppers from their favorite grocers, survey shows
Two-thirds of shoppers in a recent poll by Inmar Intelligence said they have shifted spending away from the store they usually shop at because they sense that costs are increasing.
By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2021 -
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OpinionHow Amazon's user-generated content strategy could boost its grocery stores
The e-tailer has quietly rolled out product ratings inside its Amazon Fresh locations. The strategy promises to build consumer trust, particularly for its private labels, writes Peter V.S. Bond.
By Peter V.S. Bond • May 17, 2021 -
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Kroger announces competition to attract and support new fresh suppliers
Fifteen companies will pitch a panel of judges this summer in Cincinnati for the chance to have the grocer's banners stock their products.
By Sam Silverstein • May 13, 2021 -
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Apeel buys tech company to 'see' inside produce
The maker of an invisible “peel” that extends produce shelf life now owns technology that predicts ripeness and quality.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 12, 2021 -
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Target launches Good & Gather Plant Based
The new sub-brand will roll out more than 30 products across categories like meat alternatives and plant-based dips, all priced below $8.
By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2021 -
The Giant Company deepens roots in Philadelphia with planned new stores
The Pennsylvania-based grocer aims to open four locations by 2023 in the city where it recently planted its new flagship store.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2021 -
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Sprouts' identical store sales drop 9.4% in Q1
The specialty grocer, which is seeing last year's sales boom fade, expects foot traffic to ramp up as the pandemic eases.
By Sam Silverstein • May 07, 2021 -
HelloFresh
HelloFresh adds 1M US customers in Q1
The German meal kit company saw U.S. sales in the period reach $965 million, up 37% from the previous quarter.
By Sam Silverstein • May 05, 2021 -
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Saladworks sees path to 'hundreds' more locations inside grocery stores
After capitalizing on shuttered salad bars nationwide, the restaurant chain plans to accelerate its rollout of full-service and ghost kitchen sites in the coming years.
By Jeff Wells • May 04, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Afresh5 things produce managers get wrong when planning for spring holidays
Drive maximum sales and profit from your produce section when shoppers stock up for holidays.
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteBringing sustainability to the consumer's plate
Grocers can help consumers meet their sustainability, taste and health goals, by promoting the benefits of Alaska seafood.
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Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast
The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2021 -
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Aisles Abroad: Asda's one-stop shop for plant-based products
The chain's "vegan butcher counter" aims to save shoppers the scavenger hunt of buying plant-based items. Similar concepts are starting to take hold in the U.S.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2021 -
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Misfits Market brings in $200M as its valuation passes $1B
The direct-to-consumer grocer intends to use the Series C funding to increase the range of foods it sells and complete its West Coast expansion.
By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2021 -
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Raley's turns California store into its second O-N-E Market
The conversion of the El Dorado Hills store into the healthy-foods-focused format ties into a multi-year effort to boost the grocer's health-oriented image.
By Sam Silverstein • April 20, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Choice Market's new frictionless flagship
The grocery-convenience retailer has introduced Choice: Now, a computer-vision system that will roll out across all of its current and future stores.
By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2021
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