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Whole Foods adds plant-based eggs to hot bars
Starting in the new year, the specialty grocer will add Just Egg vegan scrambles and sandwiches to the menu in 63 stores in its Southern Pacific Region.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Giant Food Stores introduces Berenstain Bears childcare center
"The Treehouse" is one of five the grocer plans to open and will feature activities to educate children and inspire healthy habits.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Earth Fare backs out of Indianapolis market
The specialty grocer will close three stores in the area next month along with another location in Virginia.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Northeastern cooperative debuts reusable egg cartons
About 500 of the sturdy containers made by Pete & Gerry's have been purchased at three Hanover Co-op stores, and the supplier plans to expand the program next year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Whole Foods promotes '12 days of cheese'
The grocer will highlight a special variety each day until Dec. 23, while Aldi is also promoting festive cheese offerings.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Choice Market boosts its digital experience
Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019 -
How better-for-you food sales can keep growing
The rapidly expanding market is far from saturated because consumers are buying healthier products — but not to consume every day, a new report from Nielsen found.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Amazon Fresh continues to ramp up
The service is now available in more than 20 U.S. cities, and the retail giant has also opened a fresh grocery fulfillment center in Tampa, Florida.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Publix's GreenWise comes full circle in Florida
The grocer has opened two new stores in Lakeland and Boca Raton, and has transitioned a prototype GreenWise location to its legacy brand.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Grocers have omnichannel opportunities in health and wellness
Companies have debuted health apps and podcasts, and they have an opportunity to do much more, according to an FMI report.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Wegmans closes Blue Dalia restaurant
The restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts was shuttered in response to competition from the brand's in-store food offerings like the Burger Bar, pizza and sushi, the company said.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 11, 2019 -
UNFI looks to West Coast for sales boost
The company missed profit estimates for Q1 but says it expects streamlined distribution in Washington and California to improve results.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2019 -
HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls
The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 9, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Independent Grocer of the Year: Harvest Market
From in-house butter churning to grilled cheese competitions, the Illinois grocer offers a one-of-a-kind store experience for customers.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 9, 2019 -
The Fresh Market taps venture firm to identify food trends
In addition to its 2020 predictions of more items like seed-based products and plant-based foods "2.0," the grocer announced a partnership with incubator 25madison.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 6, 2019 -
New England-based Little Leaf Farms plans to double footprint
The company plans to expand production and operations on the East Coast with $38 million in financing from Bank of America.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 5, 2019 -
SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 5, 2019 -
BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line
The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 4, 2019 -
SnowFox partners with nonprofit to offer grocers sustainable sushi
The sushi company supplies retailers including Costco, Albertsons and Kroger, and will work with FishChoice to identify responsibly sourced seafood.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Brookshire tests in-store Pizza Hut kiosks
The Texas grocer will pilot the concept at two stores and could expand it to other locations in its home state as well as Arkansas and Louisiana.
By Lauren Manning • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Retrieved from Kroger on December 02, 2019
Kroger's new 'dark' kitchens will deliver meals on demand
The grocer has partnered with ClusterTruck to serve fresh-made fare to customers in Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Carmel, Indiana and Denver during a 12-week pilot.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Snacking is rising to all occasions, report finds
Innova Market Insights found more people are replacing meals with salty snacks, with 23% consuming them at lunch, 17% at dinner and 8% at breakfast.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Local grocery concept debuts in Denver
Leevers Locavore, which opened its first store in the heart of the city, combines a grocery store with a food hall and focuses on locally sourced products.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 2, 2019 -
QFC harvests 1st store-grown produce
The Kroger banner began selling bunches of hydroponically grown kale, mint, cilantro, dill and crystal lettuce for $2.99 apiece.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Specialty grocer Barons streamlines holiday entertaining
The Southern California retailer has set up build-your-own charcuterie board stations at each of its eight locations.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2019
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