Fresh Food: Page 27
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Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future
The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores
A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020 -
The Giant Company has fresh protein prep in the bag
The grocer's new "Cook-In-Bag" private label line helps shoppers, who are cooking at home more these days, prepare main dishes like Mediterranean cod and Asian teriyaki chicken breasts.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC
The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Kroger goes for endless aisles with new marketplace strategy
The grocer will introduce 50,000 products from third-party sellers this fall, effectively doubling the size of its Ship platform.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Whole Foods virtual campaign showcases 365 brand refresh
The retailer has updated branding on around 1,000 products so far and will host a series of online home economics classes to promote the new look.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Gelson's offers Hatch chiles to go
In lieu of its annual chile-roasting festival, the grocer is letting shoppers pick up weekly orders at its stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push
The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Publix to close 2 Greenwise stores in South Carolina
The retailer told local media that the stores are too small and don't fit its current vision for the specialty format.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2020 -
FreshDirect goes for speed
The company that made its name in planned delivery wants to expand same-day service throughout its coverage area. But is it too late to the game?
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Wawa to open first freestanding drive-thru
As it prepares for a post-COVID-19 world, the convenience operator will sell fresh meals and beverages from the new Pennsylvania location, which will open in December.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Plant-based meats are taking over retail
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat is now selling at Sam's Club and BJ's.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Kroger launches recycling program for Simple Truth products
The retailer will team up with TerraCycle to help customers recycle flexible packaging from more than 300 items in the private label line.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Publix grows hydroponic produce at Greenwise store
The grocer has partnered with local firm Brick Street Farms to grow, pack and harvest lettuce right outside its Lakeland, Florida, location.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Walmart, Trader Joe's now carry Impossible Foods' meatless burgers
The plant-based company's main seller is now in more than 8,000 retail stores, a 50X increase over the past six months as shoppers clamor for meat alternatives.
By Krishna Thakker • July 31, 2020 -
Trader Joe's doesn't see its brands as racist
The grocer says reports that it had decided to drop labels like Trader José and Arabian Joe in response to a petition were not accurate.
By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2020 -
Wegmans opens its 2nd North Carolina store
The much-anticipated 103,000-square-foot location includes in-store dining options, imported meats, cheeses and wines, as well as locally sourced seafood and produce.
By Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2020 -
Sprouts sharpens its pitch to high-value shoppers
The natural foods retailer says it's seeing more of the health-conscious shoppers that it's targeting as part of a new long-term growth plan.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2020 -
ShopRite pilots salad-making robot Sally
The technology will first launch at a store in Carteret, New Jersey, and the retailer hopes to bring it to other locations.
By Krishna Thakker • July 27, 2020 -
Target to close for Thanksgiving, double down on same-day services
The retail giant will also start its holiday deals in October to reduce crowds and said the changes were made in anticipation of a "very different" holiday season.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2020 -
PCC to open 15th store near Seattle in August
The co-op is also planning to move its store in Kirkland, Washington, to a larger site and add a seafood restaurant.
By Sam Silverstein • July 24, 2020 -
Misfits Market plans to double its e-commerce capacity
The company is using $85 million in new funding to staff up and open a new warehouse as COVID-19 drives demand.
By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2020 -
Column
Pardon the Disruption: Can retailers socially distance from their customers and still engage them?
COVID-19 is forcing retailers like Wegmans and Heinen's to reexamine their store experiences.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores
As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Heinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot
Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?
By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2020