Sprouts is holding its own against Whole Foods

Despite predictions the Phoenix-based specialty retailer would suffer, a new report shows that stores located near Whole Foods locations aren't losing significant share.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2018

As e-commerce evolves, prepared foods are struggling to adapt

Supermarkets have been slow to bring their prepared dishes online, instead focusing on partially prepared and pre-made offerings. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 14, 2018

Raley's eliminates conventional candy from checkout lanes

The retailer has reduced its front-end sweets by 25% and added more better-for-you snack options like nuts, energy bars and beef jerky.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 11, 2018

Green Zebra Grocery plans West Coast expansion

The Oregon chain of healthy convenience stores wants to build as many as 100 locations from San Diego to Seattle by 2023.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 10, 2018

Kroger combats food waste with Apeel partnership

The grocer will introduce the long-lasting avocados in 109 Cincinnati stores this month, with plans to expand to other cities in the future.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 7, 2018

H-E-B opens its 10th Central Market store

The upscale specialty store has expanded at a snail's pace since it launched in 1994, but its experience-focused approach makes it a tough competitor in Texas's most contested markets. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 5, 2018

Walmart pilots its own grocery delivery service

Spark Delivery will crowdsource drivers and offer live-tracking of deliveries, helping the retailer expand its service to more markets.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 5, 2018

Make it a double: Hy-Vee to open two more Wahlburgers this month

The Midwestern grocer and franchisee will open its second and third locations of the popular burger chain.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 5, 2018

Unicorns are everywhere, but could mermaids be next?

From cereal to ice cream to coffee drinks, the rainbow colors and super sweet flavors of the '90s are having a moment.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 30, 2018

Whole Foods' Yelp reviews take a negative turn after Amazon acquisition

Although the grocery chain's stores look nearly the same, a group of vocal consumers online believe it's worse for the wear under the retail giant.

By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 30, 2018

Some Walmart stores now carry a2 Milk

The company's products, which it claims are gut-friendly, can be found on Walmart shelves in Texas and the East Coast.  

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 27, 2018

Independent grocery growth reflects demand for specialty and organic fare

Small retailers are focusing on their communities to compete with major rivals such as Whole Foods, which has seen backlash as it becomes more mainstream under Amazon.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 27, 2018

Ahold Delhaize launches new line to boost fruit sales

The company's Junk Fruit products offer peeled or cut-up produce to make it easier to snack on healthier foods on the go. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 27, 2018

Food deserts are drying up, report finds

Analysis from the Reinvestment Fund found about 17.6 million U.S. residents — nearly 6% of the population — live in areas with limited access to healthy items, down from 20.7 million people in 2010.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 24, 2018

Feeding Fido: Food brands sniff out opportunities in the pet market

These investments have been CPGs' best friend. Just ask Smucker, whose entire profit in the last quarter came from the acquisition of a trendy brand.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 22, 2018

How Big Food can serve the 85% of consumers who don't know what's for dinner tonight

Acosta found millennials spend 40% of their eating budgets on items prepared outside the home, which could be bad news for companies that don't adapt. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 22, 2018

Report says nonfoods shouldn't be an afterthought for grocers

The Food Marketing Institute and Acosta suggest that supermarkets use competitive pricing, frequent promotions and creative displays to boost their general merchandise and health and beauty care selections.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 21, 2018

New products catering to back-to-school shoppers flood the market

Food manufacturers like Stonyfield are introducing better-for-you snacks in convenient packaging to attract busy parents.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 21, 2018

Hydrox accuses Oreo of hiding its cookies in stores

In a complaint filed with the FTC, the 110-year-old sandwich cookie maker says Mondelez leverages direct-to-store distribution to sabotage its product's shelf placement.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 20, 2018

Amazon gets in the pre-holiday spirit with private label grocery promotions

At a New York city pop-up last week, visitors walked through a mock kitchen filled with house brands such as Wickedly Prime snacks and holiday dinners that could be featured on Whole Foods' catering menu. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 20, 2018

How will Gen Z's educated consumers impact food and grocery?

Although not major disruptors like millennials, this generation will demand even more from brands and retailers — so companies should prepare now. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2018

SpartanNash ramps up online ordering to alleviate sliding retail business

Continued growth in the company's distribution unit helped offset impact from a recall of its Caito Foods' fresh-cut produce and lagging sales. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 17, 2018

Greenpeace: Groceries improve seafood sustainability, but are still on the hook for plastic reduction

Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Target were at the top of the list, while Wakefern, Price Chopper, Save Mart and H-E-B ranked near the bottom.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Full Harvest secures $8.5M to sell imperfect produce

The company, which helps farmers distribute flawed or excess fruits and vegetables, will use this latest funding round to expand its operations. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2018

Fresh foods and e-commerce boost Walmart's strong earnings

Riding an increase in consumer spending, the retail giant posted its strongest grocery comps in nine years, while online sales grew 40%.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 16, 2018