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SpartanNash turns to artificial intelligence to ensure freshness, reduce waste
The grocery distributor and wholesaler is piloting predictive ordering and inventory management tech from Afresh at 10 Family Fare stores in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Latest Kroger, DoorDash tie-up brings on-demand sushi, floral delivery
The partnership comes as the grocery giant continues to expand delivery services and the delivery company partners with more food retailers.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Grocery inflation continues to lose steam in November but remains sharply elevated
The 12% annual increase in the food-at-home index last month was the lowest rate since May, but prices for produce, baked goods and other products grew at a faster yearly clip than they did in October.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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New Whole Foods Market coming to NYC’s Financial District
This latest announcement marks the first store set to open in the new year after the specialty grocer debuted 11 locations over the course of 2022.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Inside the Store: Giant Food’s new ‘iterative’ location in Silver Spring, Maryland
The Mid-Atlantic grocer’s new 65,000-square-foot supermarket outside Washington, D.C., features a Starbucks, meats prepared daily using hickory wood chips, and a heavy focus on value.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Kroger opens 1,000th in-store Murray’s Cheese shop
The rapid expansion of the Kroger-owned cheese destination comes as foodservice and specialty food sales have rebounded.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores
The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Flashfood expands Stop & Shop partnership in New York City
The digital marketplace aimed at reducing food waste is now available in the Ahold Delhaize banner’s stores in Brooklyn and Queens.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ECRS5 tips to take the stress out of year-end inventory counts
To make the most of your efforts, you need an effective strategy along with tools that can help you complete the count as quickly and accurately as possible.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
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What will wellness-minded consumers be looking for in 2023? Natural Grocers has some ideas.
The specialty grocer chain listed sober curious consumption, “healthy-ish” comfort foods, gut health and zero-waste cooking among the areas it expects consumers to zero in on next year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Whole Foods pauses purchasing of Maine lobster
The grocer is pulling the seafood due to a change in third party verifications and ratings from the Marine Stewardship Council and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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How a Gen Z founded digital marketplace is trying to reach coveted young shoppers
Set to launch early next year, Consumerhaus has a few strategies in place aimed at forging deep connections between shoppers and the grocery-focused assortment it sells.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service
In addition to the partnership, the retailer has been investing in new locations and store formats.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Produce prescription, nutrition incentive programs receive $59M
The new federal funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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E-commerce platform Mercato launches program to boost healthy food access
Focused on independent grocers, the company’s “Thriving Communities” program aims to work with governments and nonprofits to improve access to nutritious options in low-income areas.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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USDA looks to add foods and flexibility to WIC
The updates, announced last Thursday, would place greater emphasis on fruits and vegetables and give state officials more freedom to develop food packages that reflect people’s dietary needs and preferences.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Foodservice sales, unit growth bounce back for grocers
After taking a hit earlier in the pandemic, grocers’ foodservice and prepared foods recently surpassed 2019 levels, according to a new report from the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How grocers are trying to make Thanksgiving affordable
As inflation-weary shoppers prepare for the big day, food retailers are wooing them with targeted deals aimed at taking the edge off high prices for holiday staples.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Grocery trade groups raise concerns about FDA’s new food traceability rule
New recordkeeping during production and along the supply chain will be required in 2026 for items such as produce, cheeses and eggs.
By Megan Poinski , Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Grocery sales rise 8% in October
Spending increased at food retailers at the fastest rate since July on an annual basis, and rose compared with the previous month at the quickest pace in 2022.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Giant Food links with prepaid debit card program to tackle food insecurity
With the tie-up, the Fresh Connect program is expanding to all of banner’s locations in Washington, D.C., and participants will be able to access free classes, consultations and resources offered by the grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Albertsons unveils new private label premium wines
The grocery company’s Vinaforé Collection, which includes five varietals, is launching in time for the winter holiday season.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Foxtrot expands to Maryland with 23rd location
The store marks the chain’s fifth location in the greater Washington, D.C., area, and includes an assortment of local products and dining areas, including an outdoor patio.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Stop & Shop focuses on meal experiences in new TV spot
The latest installment in the grocery chain’s “Feed the Moment” campaign draws attention to its private label selection while also acknowledging inflationary pressures.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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UNFI to add indoor farms at select distribution centers
In a new partnership, Square Roots will co-locate its vertical farming technology on-site at certain facilities, starting with the grocery wholesaler’s Prescott, Wisconsin, location in 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 11, 2022
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