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Plant-based tuna launches at Whole Foods and Thrive Market
The New York-based startup Good Catch said the retailers will be the first to sell the shelf-stable product that it claims rivals the taste of real fish.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Natural Grocers kicks off fiscal '19 on a high note
The retailer's Q1 comparable store sales increased by 5.5% while gross profit surged 26.7%.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 08, 2019 -
Giant will open 3 more Heirloom Markets this year
All of the specialty stores will be located in Philadelphia, with the next one slated to open this summer near Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 06, 2019 -
Deep DiveAssessing Amazon: Is the e-tailer aiming for grocery dominance?
Industry experts weigh in on its plans to open more Whole Foods locations and what else might be in store from the online giant this year.
By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 04, 2019 -
Raley's revamps its private label lineup
The grocer continues its health focus by implementing additional standards for its Purely Made brand and redesigning packaging for more transparency.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 01, 2019 -
Aldi's gains in customer satisfaction challenge Walmart, supermarkets, report says
Traditional stores score well in a new study by Retail Feedback Group, but Aldi is hot on their heels, appealing to shoppers with its deep investments in quality, convenience and price.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019 -
BrightFarms expands its retail footprint
The packaged salad maker is moving into new chains like Food Lion and Tops Friendly Markets in regions where it already operates its hydroponic greenhouses.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Earth Fare plans to double store count over the next 5 years
The specialty grocer recently opened its 50th store, and said it sees a long runway for growth with its focus on health and stringent ingredient standards.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 25, 2019 -
New Seasons Market names CEO as part of C-suite changes
The Oregon-based grocery said the moves, including the promotion of Forrest Hoffmaster to the top post, will support the company’s growth after significant investments and changes in 2018.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2019 -
'No perfect acquisition': UNFI outlines growth and integration strategy
Three months after taking over Supervalu, the company updated its plan to sell a wider range of products, lower costs and pay down debt.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Natural Grocers sharpens its positioning as a health resource
The company's six-week Keto Reset Program includes classes and product specials centered around the popular diet.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Micro-markets inside health centers could be just what the doctor ordered
A hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan this week became the latest health care facility to open a full-service grocery store on its campus.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Study: 1 in 10 adults have a food allergy
According to the survey of 40,443 U.S. adults, at least half developed them after childhood.
By Nina Sparling • Jan. 08, 2019 -
Retailers see opportunities to promote CBD products
As the hemp industry opens up, Fairway Markets introduced a line of lotions, balms and capsules with extracts, while Alfafa's Market in Colorado now sells more than 100 CBD products, including cookies and coffee.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 07, 2019 -
Whole Foods simplifies product search with new digital resource
The intuitive database lets customers filter by 13 dietary categories to find complete ingredient lists, allergen alerts and nutrition information.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 04, 2019 -
Boxed scores 3-month exclusive on new Smartwater line
Following reports that Amazon is adjusting its grocery lineup, the online bulk retailer will test Smartwater alkaline and antioxidant waters before the brand expands to other retailers in April.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 03, 2019 -
Grocers can capitalize on shoppers' evolving health needs, report says
An increased emphasis on well-being, combined with growing consumer trust in primary stores, presents an opportunity for retailers, according to the Food Marketing Institute.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 02, 2019 -
Impossible Foods needs FDA approval to sell uncooked burgers in stores
The company wants to sell its plant-based burger in retail outlets next year, but the FDA said the soy leghemoglobin in the product needs approval as a color additive.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Petition targets Trader Joe's for excessive plastic packaging
The beloved chain has been targeted by similar appeals in the past for selling farm-factory eggs, endangered species fish and most recently gestation crates for pigs.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Deep DiveWhy cannabis is more than just a buzzy investment for food and beverage companies
Changing attitudes, consumer acceptance and legalization have shifted the substance from lazy stoners to big businesses.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Whole Foods stops using takeout containers with problematic chemical
A study of food packaging in five major grocery companies found more than two-thirds may have been treated with PFAS, a toxic chemical known to cause health problems.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Costco plans to beef up animal antibiotics policy
By 2020, the warehouse club retailer will only use medicines for therapeutic use under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Deep DiveIt's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries
The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018 -
UNFI surprises with big earnings miss
The wholesaler struggled against industry headwinds such as supplier out-of-stocks and high labor costs. It also lowered guidance, suggesting a tough integration ahead with Supervalu.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 07, 2018 -
Deja vu: Romaine lettuce is the source of another outbreak
A year after a massive recall of the crunchy green, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption as it investigates E. coli infections.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2018
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