Fresh Food: Page 24
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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 -
Retrieved from Jackson Whole Grocer on January 20, 2021
Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase
The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Natural Grocers to kick off annual body care and beauty event
Offering a range of discounts and free beauty samples, the "bonanza" will run from late January through most of February.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Jan. 25, 2021 -
Specialty Food Association launches 'Infinite Aisle' buying platform
The new marketplace connects retailers with many cottage suppliers and facilitates product shipments directly to stores.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
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 -
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. 5, 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. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Sponsored by BEEF. IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER.Beef's role in a resilient food system
Beef farmers and ranchers are dedicated to producing beef in a way that prioritizes the planet, people, animals and progress. A food supply balances efficient production with environmental, social and economic impacts.
Jan. 4, 2021 -
Permission granted by Sydney Seifert-Gram // Butterfish Studio
South Philly Food Co-op opens after decade-long community effort
The 3,300-square-foot market aims to become a "community hub" by selling local goods and offering memberships for an initial investment as low as $5.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Sprouts' new beverage displays ride the cutting edge of a fast-evolving category
The natural retailer said new rotating drink displays will help it meet growing shopper demand and track the latest innovations in all-natural and functional beverages.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tofurky
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 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Kroger lays out its top food trends for 2021
Immunity-boosting foods, comfort fare, "ketotarian" meals, global flavors and mushroom-focused products are all part of the grocer's forecast.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Whole Foods to phase out live-shackle slaughter among chicken suppliers
The grocer has pledged that by 2026 its chicken suppliers for all U.S. locations will abide by ethical standards articulated in the Humane League's Better Chicken Commitment.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
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 -
Courtesy of Sam's Club
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 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
The Giant Company to expand Flashfood app chainwide
Following a successful pilot that began last year, the company will roll out the food-waste-reducing app to 170 Giant and Martin's stores by the fall.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated June 8, 2021 -
Permission granted by Food Lion
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 -
Courtesy of Sprouts Farmers Market
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. 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Natural Grocers/PR Newswire
Immunity-boosting supplements will be a top 2021 trend, grocers predict
Natural Grocers and The Fresh Market also say high-quality olive oil, health-conscious snacks and sustainably sourced products will be big next year.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 8, 2020 -
The Fresh Market continues year of change by naming another grocery industry newcomer to its top ranks
Carlos Clark, who previously worked in the hospitality industry, will join the specialty grocer as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 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. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Lidl/Businessnewswire
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. 3, 2020 -
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 -
"Woman in Yellow Tshirt and Beige jacket Holding a Fruit Stand" by Anna Shvets is licensed under CC BY 1.0
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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