Fresh Food: Page 23
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Walmart explores ghost kitchens
The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2021 -
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Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores
The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 8, 2021 -
Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization
The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2021 -
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HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%
The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Infarm
Kroger partner Infarm develops new modular growing facilities
The farming and distribution facilities combine many of the small, tech-enabled units the company is known for into a flexible operation tailored to urban markets.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Sprouts sees digital sales soar almost 300% in Q4 as it drives traffic in-house
The natural foods chain saw 15% of its online traffic come through its new in-house platform.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteAlaska Seafood: a basket-building, last-minute dinner solution
With new and experienced cooks excited to explore seafood options, grocers can seize this opportunity and introduce new ways consumers can enjoy Alaska seafood, by cooking it directly from its frozen state.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenIn it for the long haul: Consumers continue prioritizing sustainability—and patronizing retailers who do the same
Retailers should tout their sustainability efforts via shelf tags signaling local produce or plant-based items in the center store.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
Meijer rollout of food waste app back on track after pandemic stalls plans
The Flashfood program, which offers nearly expired products to customers at a steep discount, will be available chainwide by the end of the year.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Shelf EngineThe business case for sustainability: How to decrease food waste and increase profitability
Grocers can use AI technologies and guaranteed sale partnerships to drastically improve their bottom line.
Feb. 16, 2021 -
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 -
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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 -
Costco faces backlash over poultry farm conditions
An animal rights group that secretly filmed inside a Nebraska chicken plant the retailer owns is alleging poor conditions and calling for improvements.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Feb. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chowbotics
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. 9, 2021 -
Raley's to sponsor new food innovation lab
The Raley's Food Lab in Woodland, California, will allow for product development, taste-testing of ingredients and recipes, sampling, and small-volume sales.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 8, 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. 4, 2021 -
The Fresh Market launches first monthly magazine
The new publication, which will be available digitally and in print, will feature lifestyle content and company news.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Good Eggs
California e-grocer Good Eggs raises $100M
The company aims to push into Southern California later this year, and also poached a Fortune 500 marketing executive.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
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. 2, 2021 -
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. 2, 2021 -
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PCC urges Seattle mayor to reject hazard pay
The 15-store cooperative says the $4-per-hour requirement would squeeze its already slim profit margins and wants the city to focus on vaccine distribution for grocery workers.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 2, 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.
Jan. 25, 2021 -
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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