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Albertsons adds sustainable wines to private brands portfolio
The grocery chain is selling three wines under the Kalyana label as it looks to ramp up its environmentally friendly offerings.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2021 -
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Whole Foods is now distributing its own beer
A small brewery located in one of the grocer's Houston stores is providing canned seasonal beers to all 36 Texas locations.
By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2021 -
These categories could slump for grocers as pandemic restrictions ease
Meat, herbs and spices are most likely to see declines as out-of-home eating increases, but consumers' new love for cooking offers an opportunity to mitigate the loss, a Numerator report finds.
By Lauren Manning • April 7, 2021 -
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How Filipino grocer Island Pacific is building its private label lineup
As the chain looks to deepen loyalty among a wide range of shoppers, it's built a brand that offers traditional favorites like condensed creamers and cebuchon with a modern flair.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2021 -
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Online grocery shopping quadruples since 2017, survey finds
More than six in 10 consumers overall say they shop for groceries online more now than they did pre-pandemic, according to PowerReviews.
By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2021 -
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International Fresh Produce Association to launch next year
The new trade group, the result of the merger between the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, will be the largest global trade group representing the produce and floral supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Not all food categories have post-pandemic staying power, report reveals
While consumers are likely to buy more seafood, soda and wine after the COVID-19 crisis resolves, new data from Numerator finds purchasing habits for alternative meats and yeast may be less permanent.
By Lauren Manning • March 30, 2021 -
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Saladworks to open ghost kitchens inside Walmart stores
Through a deal with Ghost Kitchens Brand, the fast casual salad chain will open 60 units in the U.S. and 30 in Canada.
By Julie Littman , Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021 -
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AeroFarms to go public in SPAC deal valuing vertical farmer at $1.2B
The company plans to use the money raised to build more farms and enter additional stores.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2021 -
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Freshly to roll out limited-edition, chef-made meals
Each of the four chefs' meals will be available for 10 weeks, with the first one launching in early April.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 29, 2021 -
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Europe's Picadeli to bring its high-tech salad bar to the United States
The Swedish company plans to roll out its self-service concept, which wraps food preparation, internet-connected bars and order management into a single package, in U.S. grocery stores in late 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2021 -
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Fareway launches small-format pilot in rural Iowa
The 8,000-square-foot store is about a third the size of the grocer's average location and comes as competitors like Hy-Vee and Dollar General bring more groceries to local communities.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 26, 2021 -
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How Giant drew inspiration from near and far for its new urban flagship
"I don't want the store to just be a Giant store," said Paul Madarieta, the chain's director of urban retail. "It has to be very Philadelphia because that's what's going to resonate to the customer."
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2021 -
Report: Beef led soaring meat sales in 2020
However, the FMI report noted that the percentage of consumers who identify as "meat eaters" declined from 85% in 2019 to 71% in 2021, highlighting potential challenges ahead.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 25, 2021 -
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7-Eleven opens first restaurant drive-thru
The convenience store chain's newest Evolution Store model in Dallas is part of its ongoing restaurant expansion across the U.S.
By Julie Littman • March 24, 2021 -
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Bashas' forges partnership to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
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Albertsons expands vertically farmed produce assortment
The grocer has added leafy greens and basil from Bowery Farming to 275 Safeway and Acme stores on the East Coast.
By Jeff Wells • March 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ARECOAchieving optimal freshness in the produce, meat and seafood displays
ARECO's new technology increases profitability by reducing food waste and energy consumption.
March 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's Kitchen1 year and counting: Some COVID-triggered trends show real staying power
The key theme animating consumers' grocery purchases in the last year is a renewed focus on health and wellness.
March 22, 2021 -
Dollar General boosts produce availability as it targets rapid expansion
The retailer plans to add 1,050 stores to its fleet of 17,000 locations in 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 19, 2021 -
HelloFresh vows to slash carbon emissions and food waste
The fast-growing meal kit company hopes to halve the amount of food it sends to landfills by 2022.
By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2021 -
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Pandemic changes consumers' confectionery purchasing behavior, report says
Candy sales climbed during 2020 as e-commerce channels saw a major boost, while gum and mint sales slacked off.
By Lauren Manning • March 16, 2021 -
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On Special: Whole Foods packaged coffee
The specialty grocer has seen sales rise as more consumers have turned to making their favorite caffeinated drinks at home.
By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2021 -
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COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the CPG industry, report says
The Consumer Brands Association highlighted several pandemic-era trends that will have long-term impacts, including higher e-commerce sales and demand for more sustainable packaging
By Lauren Manning • March 15, 2021 -
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Schnucks opening new store format focused on fresh
The first Schnucks Fresh location will debut this summer in Jasper, Indiana.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 12, 2021
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