How grocers can put the cool in frozen food

Retailers and brands can adopt merchandising tactics like upcycling and education campaigns to show reluctant consumers the value of frozen products, writes Dr. Sophie Attwood of Behavior Global.

By Dr. Sophie Attwood • March 13, 2025

Younger shoppers are shaking up produce aisles

With a third of shoppers discovering fruits and vegetables on social media, grocers should change up their merchandising tactics to stand out, FMI — The Food Industry Association suggested.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 13, 2025

Grocery prices hold steady as overall inflation declines

Food-at-home prices rose at a 1.9% annual clip in February, well above the pace just a few months ago

By Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2025

The Fresh Market opens first-ever alcohol outlet

Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the 7,000-square-foot store allows the grocer to offer a large selection of beer, wine and liquor all under one roof.

By Jeff Wells • March 10, 2025

Meet consumer cravings: How to grow grocery deli sales with sushi

Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska.

March 10, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2. FMI praised the move.

By Phil Neuffer • March 7, 2025

Target heats up its grocery assortment

The retailer plans to add hundreds of private label items in 2025 and collaborate with well-known chefs on store brand products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week, with China set to target a variety of U.S. agricultural imports.

By Phil Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

Inflation continues to drive private label growth

Gen Z and millennial shoppers are particularly interested in store brands as they seek out both value and quality, per a Circana study.

By Howard Ruben • March 4, 2025

USDA to implement $1B strategy to lower egg prices, curb bird flu

The five-pronged plan, which includes vaccine research and temporary import options, comes after the agency was hit hard by sweeping government layoffs. 

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2025

FDA delays crackdown on which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’

The rule would prevent many cereal and yogurt products from making nutrition claims and allow nuts, oils and certain seafood to bear the label for the first time.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 3, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps on fears tariffs will fuel inflation

Shoppers are “clearly bracing for a resurgence in inflation,” said Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 25, 2025

Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research finds

Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 21, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Are major changes coming to SNAP?

The food assistance program faces potential funding cuts and changes to the list of eligible items. Should grocers be worried?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 21, 2025

Walmart credits grocery as a ‘standout category’ fueling earnings

The retailer also saw significant gains in e-commerce during its latest quarter as U.S. sales for the channel increased 20%.

By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Feb. 20, 2025

Independent grocers face ‘significant financial losses’ amid egg shortages, NGA says

State regulators should waive minimum egg stocking requirements for retailers that serve WIC customers, the trade group said in a letter to the USDA secretary.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 20, 2025

How Natural Grocers adds personality to its private label assortment

Shoppers can expect around 50 new store brand products to hit the specialty grocer’s shelves this year as the company finds creative outlets to showcase its products, executives said.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 20, 2025

How grocers can stay on top with consumers in online shopping

Traditional grocers beat mass retailers and dollar stores when it comes to customer satisfaction. But they need to improve transparency and better connect with younger demographics, according to The Feedback Group.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 19, 2025

More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry

Manufacturers sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices but could change ingredients, packaging and portions, experts say.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 13, 2025

Inside the Store: Aldi brings a fresh look to the nation’s capital

The discounter’s latest store in Washington, D.C., wants to win shoppers’ hearts with sustainability and healthy food alongside its beloved “Aldi Finds” section and low prices.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 13, 2025

The Friday Checkout: How grocers are scoring with shoppers for Super Bowl LIX

Though mass retailers like Walmart have intercepted consumers’ shopping when it comes to the big game, supermarkets still have an opportunity to win.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 7, 2025

Grocers face challenges as tariff situation remains fluid

A central issue for retailers is that shoppers are unlikely to distinguish between levies on imported goods and other factors that could affect prices, one food economist said.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Feb. 4, 2025

Grocery spending holds steady as people devote money to other priorities

The typical consumer spent 6.6% of their income on food in 2024, the same level as in 2019, according to Kearney’s latest Consumer Stress Index.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2025

What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?

As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 31, 2025