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Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna
The retailer will begin updating its Great Value tuna supply chain this summer and hopes to source all of its canned tuna sustainably by 2025.
By Jessica Dumont • June 8, 2020 -
Retrieved from Impossible Foods on June 05, 2020
Impossible Foods launches direct-to-consumer site as plant-based sales soar
As the brand expands its retail footprint, consumers can now buy its burgers in bulk package sizes and get them delivered in two days with free shipping.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 5, 2020 -
Blue Apron collaborates with award-winning chef Tim Hollingsworth
The L.A.-based restaurateur will create exclusive recipes for the meal kit company that will include summer staples inspired by California cuisine and other flavors.
By Krishna Thakker • June 3, 2020 -
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In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound
The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.
By Jessica Dumont • June 1, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Will the center store boom last?
From canned tuna to beans and rice, consumers are returning to shelves they strayed from. Companies and analysts say this trend could continue as shoppers face economic challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • June 1, 2020 -
"The Target on Lake Street is looted and graffitied on Thursday morning after a night of protests and rioting in Minneapolis, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests
Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.
By Krishna Thakker • June 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020 -
Schnucks developing natural food concept
The grocer will open its first EatWell location in Columbia, Missouri, this summer, where it has had a presence for 50 years.
By Jessica Dumont • May 22, 2020 -
Alltown Fresh rolls out food crates, prep kits
The New England convenience store chain is offering a suite of contactless shopping options for shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • May 20, 2020 -
Bob Mariano launching new Chicago grocery chain
The longtime supermarket executive is jumping back into the business five years after selling his namesake chain to Kroger.
By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Pandemic will hinder meat production for months, major supplier warns
JBS USA chief Andre Nogueira told The Wall Street Journal while all items won't be in the grocery store, he's not concerned about a shortage of protein even with plants closed and fewer workers.
By Lillianna Byington • May 18, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize outlines plans for two automated frozen warehouses
The previously announced expansion of its cold storage space will serve the retailer's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic brands.
By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2020 -
Tyson Foods to cut some beef prices for grocers by up to 30% this week
As coronavirus disruptions at plants have led to rising costs, the meat giant is lowering prices for ground beef, roasts and other products to help retailers keep it affordable.
By Lillianna Byington • May 14, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Grocers think outside the box to keep meat cases full
Supermarkets are finding unique ways to provide customers with beef, pork and poultry amid constrained supply during the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2020 -
Stephenson, Ben. (2006). Retrieved from Flickr.
Will Trump's executive order expanding fishing help the seafood industry catch needed profits?
The move, which also provides $300 million in aid, is an effort to help seafood suppliers and has drawn support from fisheries, but environmental groups are criticizing it.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 12, 2020 -
Retrieved from Snacks.com on May 12, 2020
Why PepsiCo launched 2 new direct-to-consumer sites
Snacks.com and PantryShop.com are part of the company's efforts to meet consumers where they shop, as e-commerce becomes a bigger part of their buying habits.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Plant closures could result in empty meat cases this summer, report says
Grocery store supplies could shrink by nearly a third by Memorial Day, leading to pork and beef price increases as high as 20% compared to last year, CoBank found.
By Lillianna Byington • May 6, 2020 -
Retrieved from Kroger on February 06, 2019
Meal kit sales are cooking amid the pandemic
HelloFresh nearly doubled its U.S. customer count in Q1, while restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Denny's are rolling out pre-portioned meals for pickup and delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2020 -
Courtesy of Giant Food
Giant Food challenges shoppers to be #HealthyAtHome
The company will conduct a four-week campaign, led by its nutrition team, to encourage healthy eating and exercise among shoppers during COVID-19.
By Jessica Dumont • May 5, 2020 -
Kroger brings the Impossible Burger to 1,700 stores
The introduction increases the grocer's assortment of plant-based alternatives as it grapples with a meat shortage due to COVID-19 outbreaks at production facilities.
By Megan Poinski , Jeff Wells • May 5, 2020 -
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Sponsored by ShiptFrom the desk of Shipt Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Fruit
The grocery industry is facing a challenge never experienced before – how do we serve communities, expedite the supply chain and keep shelves stocked, all while keeping patrons and employees safe?
By Bridget Fruit • May 4, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores taps craft brewer for special collaboration
The beer called "Hazy Little Giant" will launch at 103 Pennsylvania stores on May 1 as more consumers turn to the beverage amid the pandemic.
By Krishna Thakker • May 1, 2020 -
7 in 10 consumers are buying more frozen food amid pandemic, survey finds
The American Frozen Food Institute expects the category to be in high demand even after the coronavirus crisis subsides, although analysts aren't as sure.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2020 -
Permission granted by Tyson Foods
Trump orders meat plants to remain open despite outbreaks
As the number of plant closures continues to rise and supply concerns grow, the president invoked the Defense Production Act to keep production running.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated April 29, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Deep DiveHow grocers are filling the mealtime void during the pandemic
As homebound consumers re-connect with cooking and look for new prepared options, grocers are seizing the opportunity to once again become America's preferred meal providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 27, 2020
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