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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Nov. 21, 2022
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    The 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 , • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Nov. 11, 2022
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    Food inflation comes down again in October

    Food-at-home prices were up in October at a 12.4% annual rate, marking a second consecutive monthly decline in the key metric, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Sprouts edges forward in Q3, with deli leading the way

    The specialty retailer posted comparable-store sales growth of 2.4% during the period compared with the third quarter of 2021, while e-commerce sales rose 19%.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    How Dom’s Kitchen & Market is addressing 5 grocery trends

    From weaving customer data into the fabric of its business to owning e-commerce, the Chicagoland grocery startup is looking to stay ahead of key industry developments. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Aldi, Lidl roll out low-price Thanksgiving essentials as high inflation hovers

    The two hard discounters’ holiday deals come as food prices remain elevated and the threat of a turkey shortage looms.

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    Kroger to add ghost kitchens to three Ohio stores

    The grocery chain is working with Kitchen United to bring the to-go food halls, which will let shoppers order from multiple restaurants at once, to supermarkets in the state’s capital region.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Meijer Grocery is heading to a second state

    The superstore operator plans to build a 90,000-square-foot supermarket in Noblesville, Indiana, the Indianapolis suburb’s government said in a tweet on Thursday.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Inside the store: Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s second Chicago store

    The newest location from the grocery startup led by veteran executive Bob Mariano is 50% larger than its first shop and focuses on being a destination for meals and gourmet experiences.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Target is adding holiday grocery gifts from British retailer Marks & Spencer

    The products, including drinking chocolate and festive biscuit tins, are aimed at gifting and entertaining, rounding out Target’s holiday shopping experience.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    How inflation is weighing on shoppers’ holiday meal planning

    Nearly half of shoppers are worried about rising prices for holiday meals, with some turning to deals, store brands or more at-home preparation to offset higher costs, per a new Food Industry Association survey.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Manhattan ‘oasis’

    This store has made itself a destination along the High Line with a full grocery assortment along with several dining and drinking experiences, including a coffee shop and vegan street food vendor.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022