Fresh food: Page 2

Gopuff is hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation

Job listings, which include line cooks, kitchen leads and district managers across at least six states, indicate the company is preparing to deliver fresh-made foods. 

By Julie Littman • July 09, 2021

Dollar General is trying to get healthier

The discount operator just hired its first chief medical officer and said it’s increasing its lineup of health-focused products and services.

By Jeff Wells • July 08, 2021

Fresh Thyme to open local-focused concept store

The specialty grocer's location in St. Louis will offer "hyperlocal" products and an assortment of Meijer brand items.

By Jeff Wells • July 07, 2021

Inside Natural Grocers' hydroponic produce container

The grocer's first foray in the futuristic farming technology, GardenBox, grows 4,000 lettuce heads per month and sits just steps away from a Colorado store's produce department.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 07, 2021

Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center

The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • July 02, 2021

PCC rolls out meal bundles for under $10

The cooperatively owned grocer will offer a new Shared Values Meal each month that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

By Jeff Wells • July 01, 2021

Meal kit sales will sharply decelerate this year, report predicts

Coresight Research expects industry growth to slow from 70% in 2020 to roughly 18% in 2021 as pandemic-fueled interest wears off.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • June 30, 2021

Pop Up Grocer offers a stage for food startups

As retailers increasingly spotlight local and emerging brands, the traveling concept offers a wide selection of lesser-known products that are generating consumer buzz.

By Samantha Oller • June 29, 2021

Sponsored by Afresh

Fresher than Amazon? How grocers can beat goliath

Grocers might be surprised to learn that they have several advantages over Amazon. And it starts in the fresh departments.

Giant Food teams up with local farmers on produce boxes this summer

The Mid-Atlantic grocer's program sources its products from more than 20 farms, and each package sells online for $20. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 23, 2021

Heightened consumer interest in at-home eating set to continue, FMI report finds

Nearly half of participants in the 2021 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey said they are placing more emphasis on buying nutritious foods because of the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • June 21, 2021

Albertsons hits responsibly sourced sushi goal early

Eighteen months ahead of its self-imposed deadline, all of the grocer's prepared sushi now meets guidelines set under its Responsible Seafood Policy.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2021

Sponsored by St Pierre Bakery

Bagels: How brioche addresses a hole in the market

How St Pierre Bakery leveraged the surge in bagel sales by using brioche to maximize the opportunity with American retailers.

Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives

Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.

By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2021

USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain

The agency's investments through the Build Back Better initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.

By A.B. Brown • June 14, 2021

Misfits Market prepares for Texas debut

The e-grocer's entry into Dallas on Wednesday will initially bring 100 jobs and create an expected 500 within two years. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • UPDATED: June 14, 2021 at 4:03 p.m.

Home Chef names new president

The Kroger-owned meal kit and prepared foods line increased brand sales 118% in 2020 and is in more than 2,100 stores.

By Jeff Wells • June 09, 2021

ButcherBox launches Instacart storefront

The online meat seller is the second direct-to-consumer partner for the e-commerce company.

By Jeff Wells • June 07, 2021

Sponsored by Summer Citrus from South Africa

The secret to the sweetest, best-quality summer citrus

Grocers are constantly looking for the best suppliers in order to create a top produce section—one of the biggest drivers of store traffic.

Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity

The grocer is working with an online platform to help boost suppliers' access to funding and ability to scale.

By Edwin Lopez • June 04, 2021

Walmart debuts private label beef

The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 01, 2021

Sponsored by Afresh

Fresh-first technology puts your store at the top of shoppers' lists

With the specter of COVID-19 receding, many customers will opt to return to the grocery store so they can select their own produce in person.

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

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

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