How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers

A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company’s recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2026

North America is the sweet spot for Ferrero’s growth

Consumers are seeking new, unique flavor experiences and brands that offer innovation and excitement.

May 18, 2026

Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2026

Whole Foods’ Daily Shops expanding to 3 more cities

Over the next two years, the specialty grocer will bring its small-format store concept to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

By Peyton Bigora • May 14, 2026

Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze

Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2026

When produce brands keep their promises: How one grape lifted the whole category

Retailers are seeing shoppers return for specific produce items. Here’s what’s driving it.

May 11, 2026

C&S launches new private brand

Sol Select features bilingual packaging on its more than 250 offerings.

By Peyton Bigora • May 7, 2026

Beyond Yellow Tags: How grocers are evolving from traditional discount strategies

In this four-part series, Grocery Dive examined how retailers are changing their pricing and promotional strategies to meet new consumer demands around value.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 5, 2026

Schnucks closing another small-format store

The Midwest grocer will close a Schnucks Fresh location in Jasper, Indiana, in mid-May as retailers continue to struggle with alternative formats.

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Amazon says it’s the second-largest U.S. grocer — stores (mostly) not required

The company’s grocery business brought in over $150 billion in gross sales last year, yet its brick-and-mortar presence relies mostly on its specialty chain, Whole Foods. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 1, 2026

How one grocer revamped its catering in time for graduation

Regional chain Busch’s Fresh Food Market expanded its menu and started using new serving trays to appeal to consumers’ party needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2026

Walmart’s grocery sales growth slows

The 3% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the retailer’s latest fiscal year reflects a decline in its grocery market share.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 27, 2026

How 9 grocers are dialing up their health and wellness moves

Stricter SNAP regulations and the rise of GLP-1 medications have changed how grocers approach health-focused initiatives.

By Peyton Bigora • April 24, 2026

Aldi to remove 44 ingredients from private label assortment

The discounter said the decision builds on its previous bans and caters to consumers’ desire for products with simpler ingredients.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2026

Meijer ramps up private label to cater to nutrition trends

The retailer is looking to make its own brands a destination for consumers who want food items packed with protein or fiber.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 20, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Walmart’s biggest private brand is finally getting a makeover. Grocers should pay attention.

The retailer is modernizing its Great Value line for the first time in over 10 years after discovering that shoppers didn’t feel proud displaying the brand’s products.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 17, 2026

AWG launches 2 specialty private label brands for retailers

The distributor’s new Wellwerks and Nüwerks brands include nutraceuticals along with snacks and breakfast items infused with functional benefits.

By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2026

Walmart to modernize Great Value private label design

The consumer product assortment was launched 30-plus years ago, and its packaging has been the same for a decade.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2026

Inside Giant Food’s strategy for linking healthy eating with affordability

The Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain’s team of nutritionists produces weekly podcasts that offer advice on how to create healthy meals using items the grocer has on sale.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2026

Save A Lot revamps its value-focused Hispanic private label offerings

The discounter consolidated its assortment and is adding products under its new La Tierra de Sabores brand.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 15, 2026

Grocery price growth cools as overall inflation surges

Grocery inflation came in at a calmer annual rate in March than during the prior month, but prices for meat, produce and coffee continued to accelerate.

By Sam Silverstein • April 10, 2026

How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said during a virtual event.

By Kelly Stroh • April 9, 2026

Consumer goods inflation eased in March, Numerator data shows

Prices for everyday household purchases were up at an annual clip of 2% last month, down from 2.7% in February, according to the data analysis firm’s Consumer Goods Price Index.

By Sam Silverstein • April 9, 2026

Kroger brings food waste solution to entire Mid-Atlantic division

Flashfood is now live in over 100 of the grocer’s stores and is collaborating with Kroger Health on a series of nutrition education videos.

By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2026

The hidden risks of “false loads” in modern refrigeration systems

False loads promise simplicity but often create instability, inefficiency and hidden costs. Discover why real load commissioning delivers better outcomes.

By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • April 6, 2026