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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Health and hunger initiatives go digital
Grocers’ new pledges as part of the White House’s health and nutrition conference included a number of notable e-commerce efforts, highlighting the growing role of digital health tools.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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Grocery inflation is a tougher challenge for vulnerable older adults, survey says
While rising grocery prices have affected most people ages 50-80 in the U.S., those who are less healthy, have limited formal education or have lower incomes are impacted particularly hard, the University of Michigan found.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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‘Healthy’ gets a new definition from FDA
The regulated definition looks at how well food items measure up to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with limits on the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats they contain.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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Shipt announces initiatives to help reduce food insecurity
The delivery company’s planned projects include improving access to healthy foods and supporting nutrition-related research.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Registered dietitians playing a key role as grocers link food with health
While a majority of food retailers employ registered dietitians, the Food Industry Association (FMI) says grocers have more opportunities to leverage them to make their stores more robust health destinations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Meet the startup grocer aiming to fix time-consuming meal-prep
Founded by a Walmart and Shipt veteran, Marcellus Foods will open next spring in Salt Lake City with prepped ingredients and the personalized recipes that tie them together.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Meat prices lag inflation as volumes decline
Meat prices were up by 7.6% in August compared with the same period last year, to an average of $4.65 per pound, according to a report by 210 Analytics and IRI.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Amazon faces uphill battle as it rolls out Fresh chain, say experts
A key obstacle for the e-commerce giant is that it is trying to build a base of physical grocery stores even as its chief rivals have been investing heavily to bolster their positions, analysts said Tuesday during Groceryshop.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Whole Foods CEO wants to bring back ‘the theater of retail’
During a keynote at the Groceryshop conference, Jason Buechel said the chain wants to continue being an innovator in store experiences while also upholding its specialty roots.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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New shoppable recipe website Jupiter taps into chef content creators’ online fans
The startup has created a platform where customers can instantly fill their virtual shopping carts with the ingredients needed to create their favorite chef influencers’ recipes.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Price increases are weighing on food volumes, IRI finds
As CPGs pass along higher costs to consumers, a few categories have proven resistant to declines, according to an analysis of August sales data.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Amazon Fresh’s entire egg assortment is now cage-free
This initiative includes whole-shell and liquid eggs from brands like Organic Valley, Vital Farms and Amazon’s private label Happy Belly.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow Black-owned grocers are filling industry gaps
From a cashierless store in Atlanta to health-focused pop-up markets in Los Angeles and Chicago, grocery concepts from Black entrepreneurs are making the changes they want to see in food landscapes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Grocery inflation heads even higher
Food-at-home prices rose in August at a 13.5% annual rate — their fastest pace in more than 43 years — while overall inflation ticked down slightly on a year-over-year basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Kroger rolls out budget grocery brand Smart Way
The grocer has winnowed its value-priced store brand assortment from 17 brands down to two.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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UNFI introduces two new meal solutions
The wholesaler has added flash-frozen meal offerings and fresh meal kits amid growing demand for prepared food options within grocery stores.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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How Sprouts’ $5 deli sandwich went viral this summer
A low price point, hefty size and retooled bread options helped the sandwich rocket to social media stardom, said the specialty chain’s deli director.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Prepared foods are hot, in-store dining is not, report says
More retailers plan to add space for grab-and-go, made-to-order stations and self-service, according to a new Food Industry Association report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Cub Foods brings Afresh’s AI-powered fresh food technology to more stores
The startup expects to have its Fresh Operating System in about 2,500 grocery stores by the end of 2022, up from 200 at the beginning of the year, CEO and co-founder Matt Schwartz said.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2022 -
Wakefern heightens its focus on prepared foods
The cooperative has brought its “Fresh to Table” store-within-a-store concept to five ShopRite stores operated by RoNetco Supermarkets.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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New e-grocer Basquet aims to make allergen-free shopping more accessible
Catering to consumers with allergies and other dietary restrictions has become a big business, and the Miami-based startup hopes to grow with a personalized assortment of niche and large brands.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Consumers mix up tactics to meet food needs amid inflation
From buying store-brand baking goods to splurging on beer, shoppers aim to satisfy both quantity and quality requirements, according to IRI.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Meijer launches new heat-and-eat meals
The retailer’s Crafted Market and Crafted Market Signature selections include a dozen offerings that are now available in the grab-and-go deli section.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Buc-ee’s announces store in Missouri, will expand West in 2024
The c-store chain, known for its massive stores and variety of food options, will offer full-time benefits like 401(k) matching and three weeks of vacation to workers at the upcoming 53,000-square-foot location.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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BP plans to maximize East Coast footprint with NY c-store opening
California-based Ampm debuted in the Big Apple, with a grocery section of fruit, dry goods and a bakery, as well as a hot deli.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 12, 2022
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