Prepared foods: Page 2

Deep Dive

Restaurants 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

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Delivery 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

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Wegmans' 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

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'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 Dive

Small 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

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Grocers look to grab-and-go as a differentiator

Quick meals and sides are prevalent at the grocery store, but retailers have to execute well if they want to profit.

By Lauren Stine • Aug. 13, 2019

Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets

The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 05, 2019

Deep Dive

Shoppers drink to their health at in-store beverage bars

From bean-to-cup coffee to fresh juices made daily, in-store beverage services give shoppers a reason to frequent their favorite retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 05, 2019

How grocery meals are evolving

Prepared foods and meal solutions have become a mainstay at grocery stores across the country, from small operators to national chains. This summer, Grocery Dive is taking a closer look at some of the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping consumer demand and the future of prepared foods. ...

By Grocery Dive team • Aug. 05, 2019

Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship

The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 02, 2019

Giant Heirloom Market keeps sights set on Philadelphia

The second of four locations in the city of Brotherly Love will be 9,950 square feet and feature a wide range of prepared foods, local products, gluten-free and plant-based foods. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 17, 2019

Deep Dive

Bowled over: Grocers embrace latest foodservice trend

More Americans are enjoying the convenience and flavor of bowl-style meals, and food retailers have taken note.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019

23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023

Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery. 

By Lauren Stine • July 10, 2019