Fresh Food: Page 9
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Albertsons deploys Afresh’s AI food waste tech across its meat, seafood departments
The grocery company already uses the store ordering and inventory management platform in its produce departments chainwide.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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How grocery shoppers are planning to celebrate winter holidays amid food cost concerns
Half of surveyed consumers said they’re concerned about rising prices for holiday celebrations, per findings from FMI – The Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Vallarta Supermarkets debuts custom fruit bowl section at latest store
At its location in Carson, California, the grocery chain unveiled La Fruteria, a new department designed to resemble fruit stands found on the streets of Los Angeles.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Apeel SciencesApeel Sciences launches “RipeTrack”, transforming produce ripeness testing
New measurement technology from Apeel unlocks unprecedented insight into avocado ripeness & quality.
Nov. 13, 2023 -
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Deep DiveFoodservice ‘renaissance’: How grocers are spicing up their deli and premade meals
As supermarkets increasingly replace restaurant meals, they’re looking to offer better prices alongside flavor innovation, deals and new shopping experiences.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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Lidl joins the Thanksgiving discount battle
The discounter’s under-$30 meal includes a 13-pound frozen turkey along with pumpkin pie ingredients and a variety of sides such as sweet potatoes, rolls and baby carrots.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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Target brings Thanksgiving meal for under $25 to the table
The retailer’s four-serving feast includes a 10-16 pound turkey at less than $1 per pound and various sides for less than $5 each.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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Order up! How grocers are replicating the restaurant experience in retail
As the gap widens between grocery and restaurant prices, food retailers see an opportunity to turn up the heat on their made-to-order meals to lure cost-conscious consumers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023 -
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BJ’s adds SNAP EBT as payment method for Instacart customers
The announcement comes a year after the club retailer started accepting SNAP benefits via its own e-commerce platforms.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Instacart unveils new grocery stipend program
With recent changes to federal SNAP assistance, the company is offering select shoppers on Chicago’s West Side a $79 monthly stipend to buy nutritious foods for delivery.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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ShopRite supermarket with hardware store set to open in New Jersey
The supermarket, owned by Wakefern Food member RoNetco Supermarkets, will be the first in the chain to feature a True Value hardware department.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Whole Foods outlines 2024 food trends
The grocer predicts plant-based products with more vegetables, the use of buckwheat and brands that promote water conservation will be popular next year.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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How Dom’s new CEO is building a ‘food experience’ in Chicago
As it deepens its presence in the city's evolving grocery landscape, the young retailer is looking to stand out with its quality meal offerings, curated assortment and neighborhood hub atmosphere.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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Aldi unveils Thanksgiving price reductions of up to 50%
The German discounter’s savings on holiday staples will run from Nov. 1 to the end of 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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Sprouts opens Southern California distribution center
The new 337,000-square-foot facility located in Fullerton focuses on the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries as well as environmental efforts.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 11, 2023 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart links with Kaiser Permanente on nutritious foods health study
Participants will receive Instacart grocery stipends to shop for food on a virtual storefront using medically tailored nutrition advice.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2023 -
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Schnucks prepares to debut another small-format grocery store
The newly constructed, 23,000-square-foot location in Oak Grove Village, Missouri, will feature technology including electronic shelf labels and a robotic shelf-scanning system, a spokesman said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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Instacart debuts initiatives to improve food accessibility for patients, seniors
The online grocery company’s new programs aim to bolster healthy food access to shoppers in need, including post-operative and post-partum individuals.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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More than half of shoppers plan to buy more private brands in the future, report finds
Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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On Special: The power of supermarket sushi
The seafood specialty offering has grown into a store staple. Now, grocers are crafting new dishes and in-store destinations to rival sushi restaurants.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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More than two-thirds of shoppers will pay a premium for fresh food: Deloitte
The firm also said a majority of grocery executives it polled indicated that the fresh department is the most strategically important area for their sales growth plan during the next 12-36 months.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 3, 2023 -
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How grocers can tap shopper psychology to spruce up store designs
Architect Kevin Kelley says smaller selling floors and curated selections are the next design evolution for regional and small chains trying to stand out against large competitors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2023 -
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Walmart’s chief sustainability officer talks ESG priorities, challenges
In an increasingly politicized environment, the retailer is relying on a three-part litmus test to assess climate, labor and social issues, Kathleen McLaughlin said at a Goldman Sachs event.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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Hannaford pledges support to local organic dairy farms in new partnership
The grocer has committed to promoting four New York- and New England-supplied dairy farms as part of a tie-up with the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger
The grocery giant said it will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2023
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