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Basics Market's West Coast expansion rolls on

The Portland natural and organic grocer will open its fourth location next month, with two more locations set to open by year’s end.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020

Sprouts announces new CFO

Denise Paulonis will join the natural grocer in February after serving as the chief financial officer for arts and crafts retailer Michaels.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 08, 2020

Kroger debuts plant-based fresh meat brand

Simple Truth Emerge is a line of pea-based burger patties and grinds that will be available across the company's stores. 

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 08, 2020

Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Health and sustainability: How a diet of Alaska seafood and plants benefits health, the environment—and retailers

With a huge push for being environmentally conscious and upkeeping healthy eating habits, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute finds the sweet spot for consumers with their seafood.

Specialty grocer Green Aisle to close up shop

The Philadelphia-based company, owned by renowned foodies, operated two small grocery stores focused on organic and local products.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 02, 2020

Whole Foods adds plant-based eggs to hot bars

Starting in the new year, the specialty grocer will add Just Egg vegan scrambles and sandwiches to the menu in 63 stores in its Southern Pacific Region.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019

Earth Fare backs out of Indianapolis market

The specialty grocer will close three stores in the area next month along with another location in Virginia.

By Lauren Stine • Dec. 20, 2019

Northeastern cooperative debuts reusable egg cartons

About 500 of the sturdy containers made by Pete & Gerry's have been purchased at three Hanover Co-op stores, and the supplier plans to expand the program next year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2019

How better-for-you food sales can keep growing

The rapidly expanding market is far from saturated because consumers are buying healthier products — but not to consume every day, a new report from Nielsen found.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

Publix's GreenWise comes full circle in Florida

The grocer has opened two new stores in Lakeland and Boca Raton, and has transitioned a prototype GreenWise location to its legacy brand.

By Lauren Stine • Dec. 16, 2019

Grocers have omnichannel opportunities in health and wellness

Companies have debuted health apps and podcasts, and they have an opportunity to do much more, according to an FMI report.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 13, 2019

UNFI looks to West Coast for sales boost

The company missed profit estimates for Q1 but says it expects streamlined distribution in Washington and California to improve results.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2019

The Fresh Market taps venture firm to identify food trends

In addition to its 2020 predictions of more items like seed-based products and plant-based foods "2.0," the grocer announced a partnership with incubator 25madison.

By Lauren Stine • Dec. 06, 2019

New England-based Little Leaf Farms plans to double footprint

The company plans to expand production and operations on the East Coast with $38 million in financing from Bank of America.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 05, 2019

Walmart refreshes its produce departments

The retailer will group organics in one spot and utilize low-display bins and wider aisles to better showcase fresh fruits and vegetables.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019

Inside the store: PCC's new uptown market

The Seattle store features the specialty chain's first-ever restaurant — a seafood joint that serves fresh steamed clams alongside pints of local beer.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2019

Sponsored by Yellofruit

This start-up is Canada's fastest growing non-dairy dessert brand

Great marketing, ice cream science, and bananas are the secret to Yellofruit’s success.

Whole Foods brings back turkey day deals

The grocer will offer deeper discounts for Prime members on organic and classic turkeys, sweet potatoes, broths and organic cranberries. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 12, 2019

Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs

Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 01, 2019

Fresh Thyme to close three stores next month

The natural grocer, which has expanded to 75 stores since its founding in 2012, will close two stores in Nebraska and one in Iowa in November following two other closures over the summer. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 23, 2019

New Seasons Market creates microloan program

The grocer has introduced a fund for underrepresented business owners with plans to give loans between $5,000 and $25,000.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2019

Private label sales growing four times faster than national brands

A looming recession will only fortify store brands at a time when mass merchants and grocers have upped their game, says Coresight Research.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2019

Albertsons, Kroger commit to fair trade coffee

The grocers have pledged sustainable sourcing as part of Fair Trade USA's Sustainable Coffee Challenge, which aims to boost sales of certified coffee. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 30, 2019

Costco to sell plant-based burger made by Beyond Meat's former co-packer

The Better Than Beef Burger from Don Lee Farms will soon be available at the wholesale giant in six Western states, H-E-B outlets in Texas and other retailers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2019

BrightFarms boosts presence with independent grocers

The hydroponic greens grower is partnering with produce distributor Crosset Company to supply products to more than 100 new grocery partners in Ohio. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 27, 2019