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    Inflation has less of an impact on snacking than meals, Mondelēz finds

    The Oreo maker also found that delays in receiving snacks due to supply chain disruptions has forced many consumers, especially Gen Zers and millennials, to try new items.

    By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

    Drive seafood sales with sockeye salmon from Alaska

    In-store demonstrations have proven to be a valuable tool that can drive big gains in sales of wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alaska.

    Jan. 23, 2023
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    How Kroger is bringing a world of care to clinical trials

    America's grocer believes that playing an active role in your health should be as easy as shopping for groceries.

    Jan. 23, 2023
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    6 notable tech updates from the National Retail Federation’s 2023 show

    From new food waste solutions to checkout devices, several vendors unveiled grocery-related developments at the annual conference in New York. Here are some of the ones not to miss. 

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling

    Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Chicago’s Go Grocer expands to Milwaukee

    The urban grocer is opening two new smaller stores in the Wisconsin city, where it will also offer its ultrafast delivery service. 

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Grocery inflation slows again in December

    Food-at-home inflation came in at an 11.8% clip last month even as prices for many goods sold in supermarkets declined compared with November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    Grocers focus on value as they target inflation-weary shoppers

    Price increases have slowed, but retailers' efforts to lower costs for shoppers are still going full steam ahead. Could that spark a price war down the road?

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    4 snack trends to watch in 2023

    Snack sales have stayed strong even as prices have increased thanks to innovation and increasingly on-the-go consumers. Will that momentum continue this year?

    By Christine Blank • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Giant Food launches new brand campaign centered on local

    The regional grocer’s newest campaign consists of TV, radio, social media, mobile, digital, in-store and out-of-home commercials all produced locally and featuring real-life shoppers.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023

    The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Kroger promotes $10 meals during the holidays

    The grocer said it’s offering numerous options at that price point for a family of four as budget-conscious shoppers navigate the gifting season.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Grading 2022: A look back at our top trend picks from early this year

    Grocery Dive predicted food retailers would focus on rapidly unfolding trends like ultrafast delivery, automation and consumer data collection. So how’d we do?

    By , • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation

    Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Kroger welcomes Saladworks at in-store Kitchen United Mix Food Halls

    Two food halls within the grocer’s stores in Columbus, Ohio, now offer on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery from the fast casual chain.

    By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2022
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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 • 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 • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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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 • 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 • 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 • Dec. 8, 2022
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    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 • 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 • 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 • Dec. 6, 2022
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    5 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 • Dec. 2, 2022