Prepared foods
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Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches
The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Demand for prepared foods jumped 11%, report says
Two-thirds of consumers purchase prepared foods at least three times per month compared to only 55% in 2017, according to Technomic.
By Lauren Stine • Jan. 07, 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 -
Choice Market boosts its digital experience
Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019 -
HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls
The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Independent Grocer of the Year: Harvest Market
From in-house butter churning to grilled cheese competitions, the Illinois grocer offers a one-of-a-kind store experience for customers.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 09, 2019 -
SnowFox partners with nonprofit to offer grocers sustainable sushi
The sushi company supplies retailers including Costco, Albertsons and Kroger, and will work with FishChoice to identify responsibly sourced seafood.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Kroger's new 'dark' kitchens will deliver meals on demand
The grocer has partnered with ClusterTruck to serve fresh-made fare to customers in Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Carmel, Indiana and Denver during a 12-week pilot.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveRestaurants are creeping into grab-and-go. Should grocers worry?
Grocers have traditionally owned the space, but customer demand for convenience is driving growth — and more competition — in new places.
By Krishna Thakker , Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Deep DiveDelivery from aisle 5: How grocers are threatening restaurants' off-premise business
Grocery and convenience stores are delivering meals via third-party platforms, but may not have the right expertise and menus in place to compete with restaurants — yet.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Inside the store: Brothers Marketplace
Roche Bros.' newest banner location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, includes a full-service butcher counter, an extensive prepared foods section and a curated assortment of fresh and local products.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Pure Market launches food grading and e-commerce site
The Denver-based company tests for more than 400 attributes, gives an A to F grade to products and sells some that receive a B- rating or higher.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveWegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet
The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive'Change is coming': An inside look at Hy-Vee's new store formats
Over the past two years, the Iowa-based grocery chain has rolled out three formats that seek to win customers over as exceedingly relevant and convenient places to shop.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Costco, Trader Joe's private label favorites drive store trips
Shoppers who buy Costco's rotisserie chicken and Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi shop more frequently and spend more with the retailers, according to Numerator.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 22, 2019 -
On Special: Winco pizza
The Idaho-based grocer uses a proprietary sauce and scratch-made crust to create fresh pies at its in-store pizza shops.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2019 -
Peapod pairs up with kids meal maker Nurture Life
The exclusive partnership will give parents the ability to purchase ready-to-eat meals individually for their babies, toddlers and kids.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California
The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Stop & Shop offers free access to meal-planning service
Up to 30,000 shoppers get free access to The Dinner Daily, which delivers weekly digital meal plans and shopping lists based on preset preferences.
By Lauren Stine • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Whole Foods to stock ready-to-eat meals from Snap Kitchen
The grocer will test 35 meals covering breakfast, lunch and dinner at six locations in Austin, Texas.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Deep DiveSmall wonders: How grocers are trying to get scaled-down stores just right
Retailers are forging ahead with bold new formats that can go where their legacy stores can't. Can they roll out quickly enough to make an impact?
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Prepared foods drive deli sales, but gaps remain
The department generates about $12.7 billion annually, according to the Food Marketing Institute, but 88% of shoppers say they'd like to see more variety and flavor.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 06, 2019 -
What does it take to go compostable? PCC is finding out
The Seattle grocer plans to make all of its deli packaging compostable within three years, but getting there isn't easy.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 28, 2019 -
The newest trend in meal kits: school lunches
Companies like Yumble and Nurture Life are catering to kids' food preferences as parents look for healthy, convenient school-year solutions.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Meet the multi-format store
Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019
