Foodservice ‘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

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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The Grocery Dive Outlook on 2022

Food retailers continue to benefit from at-home eating, but they also face a slew of challenges that promise to make this a dynamic year for the industry.

By Grocery Dive staff

4 sustainable packaging choices – and why they matter

A true steward of the planet looks at every variable when selecting a packaging product.

Oct. 23, 2023

How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

Agile fulfillment means stores receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Oct. 23, 2023

Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

Through retail environmental design, the company works with retailers to solve problems and design tailored experiences.

By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Oct. 9, 2023

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

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

Kroger launches Hispanic-inspired private label brand

Mercado consists of more than 50 products, including fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides and desserts.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 3, 2023

What is a queue worth? Hershey is answering that question—and then designing it

Well-designed queues are beneficial to retailers and shoppers alike.

Oct. 2, 2023

Hannaford debuts initiative focused on child nutrition

The grocer’s Snack Pals Plates feature illustrations of characters and nutritional information about building a well-balanced meal.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 26, 2023

The power of printed circulars: Fueling multichannel success in reaching today’s consumers

Dive into the resurgence of print circulars and the secret to captivating today's consumers.  

Sept. 18, 2023

Kroger Health tie-up offers medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions

The new partnership with Performance Kitchen expands the grocery company’s healthcare arm’s efforts to offer preventative care through food.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 15, 2023

Uber partners with Save Mart and The Fresh Market for grocery delivery

As it expands its reach in online grocery sales, the e-commerce company will serve more than 190 Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores as well as all 161 of The Fresh Market’s locations. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023

Hy-Vee links with Uber to offer grocery delivery across the Midwest

The grocery chain now offers e-commerce services in conjunction with each of the three major online marketplaces in addition to its own platform.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 14, 2023

How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2023

Target will offer free carside Starbucks delivery at over 1K stores

Shoppers will be able to add the coffee company’s items to their Drive Up orders at 1,700 locations by October, in a boost to the coffee giant’s licensed store strategy.  

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 9, 2023

Raley’s begins renovations to offer Starbucks in stores

During phase one, two California locations and one Nevada storefront will undergo conversions to offer the renowned coffee brand, which is replacing Peet’s Coffee. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2023

Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 4, 2023

Giant Food launches workplace wellness program aimed at local businesses

Hosted by the grocer’s registered dietitians and nutritionists, the program will provide full-service educational services and wellness activities. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 31, 2023

Kroger’s Murray’s Cheese modernizes visual brand, website

The brand’s new look features a new logo, visuals and a digital storefront focused on education and personalized experiences. 

By Peyton Bigora • July 20, 2023

7-Eleven rolling out refreshed coffee program, more private label goods to stores

The company has upgraded to bean-to-cup machines and iced coffee options in more than 4,800 stores so far.

By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023

FMI calls for standardization to accomplish FDA’s new food traceability requirements

The trade group noted how GS1 guidelines can be implemented to streamline systems and allow for an easy exchange of information throughout the supply chain.

By Peyton Bigora • June 29, 2023

Why Sprouts rolled into Florida with a mobile grocery tour

The Sprouts Mobile Truck’s first-ever road trip aimed to familiarize customers with popular items and the grocer’s overall mission ahead of store openings in the markets it visited.

By Peyton Bigora • June 2, 2023

Aldi launches 30-minute delivery

Aldi Express offers a selection of nearly 2,000 items and joins other services from Kroger, Publix and Ahold Delhaize aimed at satisfying online demand for impulse and fill-in trips.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • June 1, 2023

On Special: Town & Country Markets rolls out private label sushi brand

The Seattle-area grocer has brought the staple supermarket food offering in-house, selling items like traditional rolls, hot rice bowls and fresh seafood under its new Maka store line.

By Peyton Bigora • May 30, 2023