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

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

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

Walmart refreshes its produce departments

The retailer will group organics in one spot and utilize low-display bins and wider aisles to better showcase fresh fruits and vegetables.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019

Restaurants are creeping into grab-and-go. Should grocers worry?

Grocers have traditionally owned the space, but customer demand for convenience is driving growth — and more competition — in new places.

By Krishna Thakker , Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019

Delivery from aisle 5: How grocers are threatening restaurants' off-premise business

Grocery and convenience stores are delivering meals via third-party platforms, but may not have the right expertise and menus in place to compete with restaurants — yet.

By Julie Littman • Nov. 19, 2019

Bashas' expands baby assortment by 50%

The Arizona-based grocer is adding more than 600 items to complement its current family-focused offerings, including made-from-scratch cakes and supervised play centers. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 19, 2019

Kroger to launch in-store produce farms

In partnership with European urban farming network Infarm, the company will introduce store-grown greens at two QFC locations and plans to expand to 13 more by next year. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 19, 2019

How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?

With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019

Inside the store: Brothers Marketplace

Roche Bros.' newest banner location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, includes a full-service butcher counter, an extensive prepared foods section and a curated assortment of fresh and local products.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 15, 2019

Beef Quality Assurance: raising beef the right way

For more than 30 years, the beef community has participated in a voluntary Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program to ensure U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards, resulting in high-quality beef.

Nov. 14, 2019

Fresh food growth is not living up to potential, study finds

Demand for perishables is growing, but retail sales in the category are behind overall food sales due to merchandising and supply chain inefficiencies, according to Deloitte.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart: 'Our strength is being driven by food'

The retail giant posted a 41% increase in e-commerce sales for the third quarter and noted momentum in its snacks, beverages and fresh food categories.

By Ben Unglesbee , Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2019

Aldi fuels e-commerce battle with alcohol delivery

Following a similar announcement from Walmart, the discounter will offer home service from stores nationwide.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2019

Inside the store: PCC's new uptown market

The Seattle store features the specialty chain's first-ever restaurant — a seafood joint that serves fresh steamed clams alongside pints of local beer.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2019

This start-up is Canada's fastest growing non-dairy dessert brand

Great marketing, ice cream science, and bananas are the secret to Yellofruit’s success.

Nov. 12, 2019

Whole Foods brings back turkey day deals

The grocer will offer deeper discounts for Prime members on organic and classic turkeys, sweet potatoes, broths and organic cranberries. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 12, 2019

Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign

The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 6, 2019

Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs

Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 1, 2019

Pure Market launches food grading and e-commerce site

The Denver-based company tests for more than 400 attributes, gives an A to F grade to products and sells some that receive a B- rating or higher.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 1, 2019

Walmart toasts to alcohol pickup at 2,000 stores

The retailer will offer beer and wine through store pickup in 29 states, and will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2019

Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment

A senior EPA official said the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019