Fresh Food: Page 37
-
Sprouts beats Q1 estimates, reports 60% delivery growth
The natural grocer said customers are increasingly recognizing it as an omnichannel destination as delivery now reaches all of its markets.
By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019 -
Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app
The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.
By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019 -
Kroger bakes up new artisan bread line
Moulin Francais, the grocer's first European-style fresh bread label, is available in Denver, Houston and Dallas stores and will reach more markets this year.
By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2019 -
Lyft expands grocery rides program to 15 cities
The program offers rides to and from stores starting at $2.50 for families in low-income or rural areas deemed food deserts.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 29, 2019 -
Consumers buy recalled products soon after they return to shelves, study says
Bakery and meat shoppers were the most likely to start purchasing these goods again, according to Category Partners, with seafood lovers being the least forgiving.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 26, 2019 -
Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain
Five hundred of its stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts such as steaks and roasts from regional providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 24, 2019 -
Giant Food pilots produce prescriptions
The grocer joins the "food as medicine" movement with its participation in the Produce Rx program, which launches with 500 customers from one Washington, D.C. store.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 22, 2019 -
Target unveils green, affordable household product brand
Everspring, which includes 70 products ranging from toilet paper to multipurpose cleaner, takes another page from startup Brandless's playbook for affordable goods.
By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019 -
Amazon, Walmart join online SNAP pilot
The USDA program, which has launched in New York state, will bring the convenience of online grocery shopping to millions of benefit recipients.
By Jessica Dumont • April 18, 2019 -
Older millennials embrace traditional grocers, online shopping
Younger millennials, meanwhile, are more likely to shop at mass merchandisers and spend money on wellness products and services, notes Coresight Research.
By Krishna Thakker • April 16, 2019 -
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019 -
Multicultural shoppers seek authenticity, convenience
As demographics shift in the U.S., grocers will need to adapt their efforts to engage diverse shoppers and sell the products they want, according to a new report by Acosta.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 15, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Veggies lead the way as value-added produce sales climb
The sub-category has been on a roll, and it could heat up even more as innovation continues and consumers further embrace plant-based eating.
By Jessica Dumont • April 15, 2019 -
Shoppable recipes come to the smart kitchen
Connected kitchen app Innit has added ordering from 30 retailers to its automated, customizable meal preparation platform.
By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2019 -
Bakery departments are driving store trips, report says
From functional items including bread and cereal to indulgences such as scratch-made cookies, shoppers often turn to their primary stores for bakery needs.
By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2019 -
Reusable boxes aim to reduce meal kit packaging waste
Liviri, a new brand from cell phone case maker Otter Products, makes containers that can be used up to 75 times and eliminate the need for ice packs.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 8, 2019 -
E-grocer GrubMarket gets $25M investment from Kraft-Heinz
Evolv Ventures participated in the $25 million funding round for the delivery service that sources organic and local food directly from producers.
By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2019 -
Sprouts continues East Coast push with its first Virginia store
The natural and organic grocer will open 13 locations in the second half of this year, with most focused in Florida and California.
By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2019 -
How generations are shaping food trends
From clean eating to changing meal composition, popular trends among age demographics are impacting grocery retailers, according to research from The NPD Group.
By Jessica Dumont • April 5, 2019 -
Albertsons debuts eco-friendly products under Open Nature label
Along with other companies such as Sprouts and Brandless, the retailer aims to reduce single-use plastic items as consumers seek more sustainable options.
By Lauren Manning • April 3, 2019 -
How a US-Mexico border shutdown could hurt the food industry
Americans could run out of avocados in three weeks if Mexican imports are stopped. About 40% of imported fruit and half of imported vegetables come across the border.
By Lillianna Byington • April 3, 2019 -
Amazon cuts prices on hundreds of Whole Foods products
Amazon is doubling down on deals for Prime members at Whole Foods, while shoppers without the membership will see prices slashed an average of 20% beginning Wednesday.
By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2019 -
Pressure on grocers will intensify, survey says
Wolfe Research found that accelerating trends, from a declining population to the rise of restaurant delivery, will challenge conventional retailers in the years ahead.
By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2019 -
Blue Apron looks to boost sales with U.S. culinary tour
The struggling meal kit company has turned to promotions as well as new offerings to revive its business.
By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019 -
Tomato guru aims to take the produce department by storm
A Cornell University professor spent 15 years creating small varieties focusing on flavor, shelf life and looks with names like Starlight and Midnight Pear.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2019
Previous
