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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner is flat in 2019, survey finds

The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates the average cost of the holiday meal is $48.91, up just a penny from last year.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 26, 2019

Meal kit maker Purple Carrot debuts plant-based incubator

Participating startups will get support for branding, marketing, e-commerce, operations and data analytics, and receive up to $250,000 in seed funding.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 26, 2019

Tops continues private label momentum with ice cream introductions

The retailer's premium store brand has a new flavor along with two limited-edition selections timed to the holidays.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 25, 2019

From food halls to ghost kitchens, collaboration is on the menu for grocers and restaurants

While both can siphon dollars from the other, the right partnerships could boost operational efficiencies, drive brand awareness and elevate food offerings.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019

Mariano's to open new barbecue concept to replace Pork & Mindy's

Following the Chicago-based restaurant's bankruptcy filing, the grocer says it will open a new brand called Mariano's Smokehouse. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2019

Kroger expands wine delivery for the holidays

The grocer's direct-to-consumer home service added a "build-your-own pack" feature online and expanded coverage to Arizona, bringing its footprint to 19 states.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019