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Giant Eagle brings vertically farmed greens to over 75 stores
It's the latest expansion in a sector that's increasingly popular with retailers but operationally difficult for suppliers.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company goes up against quick-serve restaurants with new prepared meal boxes
The grocer’s "All Set in a Box" offering includes a main course and side orders for four people starting at $15.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2021 -
"Woman in Yellow Tshirt and Beige jacket Holding a Fruit Stand" by Anna Shvets is licensed under CC BY 1.0
Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Sunbasket expands from meal kits to full-service food delivery
Looking to refresh its image, the company is offering ready-to-heat meals and pantry items across dayparts and embarking on a national advertising campaign.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Radius Networks
Online packaged food and beverage sales could top $100B in 2021
Grocery is now the top e-commerce CPG category, according to FMI and NielsenIQ, with dollar sales up 125% last year.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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3 new grocery owners talk opening during the pandemic and what’s ahead for 2021
In addition to the usual hurdles new businesses face, industry entrepreneurs grappled with store safety and scaling their e-commerce operations ahead of schedule.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenAn ounce of prevention: Why consumers are eating for wellness—and how retailers can help
The shift toward organic and plant-based eating is here to stay. Demand for food made with nutrient-rich ingredients keeps climbing– and that means opportunity.
Jan. 25, 2021 -
Subway to bring branded products to food retail
After launching Subway Grocery in April, the sandwich chain is venturing further into the supermarket space through a major licensing partnership.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Organic produce sales growth tops 14% in 2020
The pandemic has helped push double-digit increases, but challenges loom for the category, from unsteady consumer income to uncertain supply chains.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase
The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Natural Grocers to kick off annual body care and beauty event
Offering a range of discounts and free beauty samples, the "bonanza" will run from late January through most of February.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Jan. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Schnucks debuts 'restaurant quality' prepared meal line
Selections will rotate on a bi-monthly basis around seasonal themes and cuisine types like barbecue, comfort foods and healthy offerings.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Specialty Food Association launches 'Infinite Aisle' buying platform
The new marketplace connects retailers with many cottage suppliers and facilitates product shipments directly to stores.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Meal delivery continues to grow as 'chef-to-consumer' provider nets new funding
New York-based CookUnity, which offers meals prepared by "top culinary talent," has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding as it aims to expand across North America.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Giant Food debuts Cook-in-Bag meals
The line, which launched last summer at sister chain The Giant Company, has 14 different meat and seafood entrees that shoppers can cook in their slow cookers or ovens.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Schnuck Markets taps Ted Schnuck as new VP of fresh
Schnuck also joins the grocer's executive strategy team, which plans the long-term direction of the company.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Thistle/GlobalNewsWire
Prepared meals delivery startup Thistle raises $10.3M
The plant-based meal delivery company plans to use the funding round to expand to the East Coast.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Blue Apron names new CFO
Randy Greben, who most recently served as CFO at Ann Taylor, aims to help the financially challenged meal kit company achieve profitability long-term.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Hy-Vee launches virtual dietitian platform as grocers ramp up focus on health
The Midwest retailer's new services program, Healthie, joins a growing list of virtual health initiatives from grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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Low-sugar label leads a new wave of better-for-you wines
California startup FitVine is one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands in the U.S., according to Nielsen.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Sponsored by BEEF. IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER.Beef's role in a resilient food system
Beef farmers and ranchers are dedicated to producing beef in a way that prioritizes the planet, people, animals and progress. A food supply balances efficient production with environmental, social and economic impacts.
Jan. 4, 2021 -
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South Philly Food Co-op opens after decade-long community effort
The 3,300-square-foot market aims to become a "community hub" by selling local goods and offering memberships for an initial investment as low as $5.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Sprouts' new beverage displays ride the cutting edge of a fast-evolving category
The natural retailer said new rotating drink displays will help it meet growing shopper demand and track the latest innovations in all-natural and functional beverages.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2020
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