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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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Grocery prices spike 13.1% even as overall inflation slows
Food-at-home prices rose once again on an annual basis in July, while the inflation rate slowed to 8.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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The pandemic upended alcohol consumption. Here’s where it stands and what grocers need to know.
New research from IRI suggests at-home drinking has retained its appeal and points to areas of opportunity grocers can tap into to keep the buzz going from alcohol sales.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Food waste tech firm Afresh raises $115M
The Series B funding round, which included former Whole Foods executive Walter Robb as an investor, will help scale the technology to “thousands” more stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Major c-store chain plans to open more food-focused, fuel-free locations
QuikTrip will open its second prepared foods-focused location next week in Oklahoma as it and other convenience operators continue to blur the lines with grocery stores and restaurants.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Instacart brings FoodStorm’s catering software to its app
The integration builds on Instacart’s expansion into the meals space at a time when inflation is prompting many consumers to skip restaurant dining and eat at home.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Target, Aldi among fastest growing private brands, report finds
While both retailers have made recent gains with shoppers, Walmart brands account for the top four brands by household penetration, Numerator noted.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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How Kitchen United’s new access to grocery stores, malls will fuel its growth
With $100 million in fresh funding under its belt, the ghost kitchen operator will build out its tech stack and expand within new and existing markets.
By Julie Littman • July 29, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Amazon, not so Fresh?
While the retail giant has embraced tech with its grocery banners, a recent review of one of its Fresh stores raises the question: What about the food?
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 29, 2022 -
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Private label demand surging as inflation rages: report
Store brand categories showing the biggest gains so far this year are baking mixes, up 40%, and soup, climbing 17%, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2022 -
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Giant Eagle expanding Flashfood program chainwide
The grocery chain plans to offer the app-based food-waste-reduction service at all of its 173 stores after introducing the program to 34 locations last year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 26, 2022
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