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Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship
The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Impossible Burgers are coming to grocery shelves in September
The plant-based burger maker announced a large co-packing agreement with OSI Group to help it increase production as it joins competitor Beyond Meat in stores.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Albertsons names Starbucks veteran as strategic sourcing VP
Jonathan Gardner, who spent nine years with the beverage giant, will help lead the expansion of Albertsons' goods not for resale division.
By Lauren Manning • July 31, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Beyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst
Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies drive retail sales.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019 -
Report: 98% of alternative meat buyers also buy meat
Nielsen’s research shows that most meat eaters aren’t making a permanent switch to protein alternatives anytime soon.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2019 -
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Pardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'
Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019 -
Hy-Vee swaps Market Grille for coffee shop in Iowa
The partnership with Smokey Row Coffee Co. is the grocer's latest push into the restaurant and foodservice space.
By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019 -
Grocery beauty and personal care aisles are stocked with opportunity
For companies that want to cash in, however, standing out against online retailers and specialists like Ulta Beauty poses a considerable challenge.
By Krishna Thakker • July 25, 2019 -
Tops Markets to test neighborhood coffee 'Spot'
The regional grocer will open two franchise Spot Express cafes to bring local coffee and a neighborhood feel to stores in upstate New York.
By Jessica Dumont • July 23, 2019 -
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On Special: Roche Bros. seafood
The family-owned chain has made a name for itself through customer service and a unique sourcing partnership that delivers fresh catches from the docks straight to stores.
By Jessica Dumont • July 23, 2019 -
Vegan e-grocer eyes innovation, sustainability
Mylk Guys wants to be a platform for new plant-based foods and will use newly raised capital to expand to the East Coast.
By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Was Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in
The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.
By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019 -
Giant Heirloom Market keeps sights set on Philadelphia
The second of four locations in the city of Brotherly Love will be 9,950 square feet and feature a wide range of prepared foods, local products, gluten-free and plant-based foods.
By Jessica Dumont • July 17, 2019 -
Blue Apron adds Beyond Meat to meal kit menu
The meal kit company's stock surged 53% following the announcement after several months of lackluster performance.
By Lauren Manning • July 17, 2019 -
Sponsored by Yellofruit
Why dairy-free desserts are on the rise
Why not dairy? Plant-based frozen desserts are becoming an increasingly popular choice for consumers.
July 16, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Bowled over: Grocers embrace latest foodservice trend
More Americans are enjoying the convenience and flavor of bowl-style meals, and food retailers have taken note.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019 -
Retrieved from Chobani on July 11, 2019
Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
Companies are also implementing flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 12, 2019 -
Whole Foods trials another meal kit line
The grocer is adding kits from Ayesha Curry's Homemade brand in two California locations, featuring recipes like honey-lime chicken and baked penne primavera.
By Lauren Manning • July 12, 2019 -
Traditional grocers expand plant-based meat offerings
Specialty grocers Whole Foods and Trader Joe's top the list for meat-alternative buyers, but other retailers are looking to compete, InMarket says.
By Krishna Thakker • July 11, 2019 -
Bristol Farms sells plant-based items in the meat case
The California grocer is reportedly the first retailer to place unpackaged meatless products alongside its animal-based selections.
By Cathy Siegner • July 10, 2019 -
23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023
Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery.
By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019 -
New parents spend more on produce, study finds
The share of middle- and high-income consumers' food budgets spent on fruits and vegetables rose 2% after having children, researchers found.
By Jennifer Sweeney • July 10, 2019 -
Vertical farming outfit raises $100M in funding
AeroFarms will use the investment to expand its warehouse facilities and explore growing different types of produce.
By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019 -
Publix adds new labels for sustainable seafood
The retailer is collaborating with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative to label products that are responsibly or sustainably sourced.
By Krishna Thakker • July 9, 2019 -
Amazon unveils Prime Day deals at Whole Foods
The retailer will offer a full week of discounts at the grocery chain as it seeks to boost traffic and generate more Prime signups.
By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2019
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