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OpinionWhen inflation runs high, fresh should be a strategic focus
Customers are still prioritizing fresh purchases, but retailers risk losing price-sensitive shoppers entirely when their key value items are no longer affordable, writes Ann Azzopardi of Symphony RetailAI.
By Ann Azzopardi • March 15, 2022 -
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Supermarkets slip as shoppers' primary stores for meat
Inflation drove meat department sales to a record high in 2021 but also prompted many people to switch to more value-oriented channels.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2022 -
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Grocery prices jump 8.6% as inflation soars even higher
The federal government's food-at-home Consumer Price Index accelerated in February at its quickest pace since 1981, putting even more strain on consumers' wallets.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2022 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Has supply chain disruption taught grocers to tame their assortments?
Companies are starting to see the benefits of a streamlined product selection as they confront an age-old industry problem.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2022 -
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Amid inflation, price plays a bigger role in the produce aisle
Price is now on par with factors like appearance and quality when it comes to purchasing decisions for fruits and vegetables, according to the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 9, 2022 -
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UNFI revamps Wild Harvest private label brand with updated look and new products
The company is adding plant-based proteins and also plans to expand the assortment of produce it sells under the organic-focused brand, UNFI Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Helming said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 8, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy
Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse to protect the environment.
March 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Kwik Lok3 steps to eco-friendly packaging solutions that work for you and your customers
Grocery stores are increasingly seeking ways to be eco-friendly — which means food producers need new solutions to meet these requirements.
Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Sponsored by True Aussie LambLamb sales growth is outpacing the meat case – how to get your share
Three easy steps to get a "leg up" with lamb in the meat case.
Feb. 22, 2022 -
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FMI: 5 ways grocers can do more to reduce food waste
Expanding donations of surplus food, developing a composting strategy and standardizing expiration package labeling are some of the opportunities the trade group outlined.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Meijer energizes avocado sales with focus on consistency
The company recently kicked off a pilot program designed to control the ripening process and offer the fruit in two standard sizes.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteDriving seafood sales with home cooking hacks
Offering seafood recipes that are easy to make or healthy are two of the top motivators for purchasing seafood in the grocery store.
Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Grocery prices rise sharply as inflation hits new 40-year high
The food-at-home price index rose 7.4% over the past year, with prices across five out of six major grocery categories going up, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Sustainability label claims are influencing more consumers, survey finds
Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers would be more likely to purchase a food product that highlights sustainable sourcing or other qualities, according to Cargill.
By Chris Casey , Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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Stop & Shop takes on food insecurity with 'prescribed' prepaid debit cards
The Ahold Delhaize banner has joined a program run by Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh that gives people funds to purchase fresh produce.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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New private label products outpace brand name offerings during pandemic, study finds
Shopper intelligence firm Catalina also said inflation is causing store brands to highlight quality and value while the price differential with some national products shrinks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Albertsons to deploy AI-powered food waste-reduction tech chainwide
The grocer is adding the platform from Afresh Technologies as automation has helped drive unexpectedly strong fresh department sales.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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On Special: Why The Giant Company is adding plant-based sections
Housing products in designated spaces is one of the merchandising strategies the Ahold Delhaize banner has found success with as it looks to grow its assortment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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Walmart invests in vertical farming company Plenty
The retailer, which plans to bring Plenty's vertically farmed greens to all of its California stores, said regionally grown, year-round produce could become a "leading product category."
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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BJ's to buy four refrigerated distribution centers
The acquisition of the facilities from longtime partner Burris Logistics will allow the club retailer to handle its perishable supply chain in-house.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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Instant delivery firms team with app to sell excess food
Jokr, Gorillas and other rapid grocery delivery companies have partnered with Too Good to Go to sell their surplus food at a discounted price.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption
Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Gopuff launches its first private label line
The delivery company plans to launch multiple store brands, beginning with Basically, which includes snacks, cleaning products and household goods.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee extends nationwide push with ship-to-home sites
WholeLotta Good delivers more than 5,000 better-for-you products and builds on pet and grocery storefronts the grocer has recently launched.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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Kroger takes the next step in testing ghost kitchens
The Kitchen United Mix location at a Ralphs in Los Angeles offers pickup and delivery orders from 10 different restaurants.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 10, 2022
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