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

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

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

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

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

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

Indian e-grocer Subziwalla wants to reach shoppers nationwide

The Atlanta company has tapped into one of the fastest-growing, most affluent ethnic groups in the country.

By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2019

Americans to spend $6.7 billion on Fourth of July food

Most Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day with cookouts, barbecues and picnics, but alternative food and drink options are reshaping the classic menu. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • July 1, 2019

Kroger to bring Treasure Emporiyum to 200 Marketplace stores

The private label merchandising displays began testing close to the company’s headquarters last year.

By Jeff Wells • June 28, 2019

Walmart quashes local grocery competition, report says

The retail giant claims 50% or more of grocery sales in more than 200 towns and cities across the U.S., according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. 

By Jessica Dumont • Updated June 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling could boost retail alcohol sales

The court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to reside in the state for at least two years before selling alcohol, opening expansion prospects in states with similar residency laws.

By Krishna Thakker • June 27, 2019

Sit, Stay, Shop: How grocers can capitalize on the $75B pet products market

As online competition grows, offering services like self-wash stations, boarding and even vet clinics could help retailers stay ahead in a frisky market.

By Lauren Manning • June 27, 2019

Love's introduces private label candy

The convenience store's new line will feature a variety of candies at its 480 national locations.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 17, 2019

Kroger to sell CBD products nationwide

The company is among the first major grocery chains to stock the hemp-derived products as consumer curiosity grows.

By Lauren Manning • June 12, 2019

Millennials outspent others on food in Q1, report says

Low unemployment is giving the group confidence to spend more on food and beverages compared to seniors, but shoppers across demographics are still trying to save money. 

By Lauren Manning • June 7, 2019

Specialty food sales growth outpaces all retail food 3 to 1

Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly interested in the sector as consumers look for more frozen, snack and plant-based options, according to a new report. 

By Lillianna Byington • June 4, 2019

Glass: Packaging that's clearly worth a second look

With demand high for packaging that is safe, sustainable, premium and transparent, manufacturers are increasingly going back to an old stalwart.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 30, 2019

FDA backs 'Best if used by' voluntary date labeling for food products

The agency's position reflects that of industry groups, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, which have advocated for simplifying labels. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 24, 2019

Kroger launches brand accelerator

The grocer has joined with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to form PearlRock Partners, a platform that will invest in promising new products.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2019

Survey: 75% of CPG companies plan to spend more on packaging

L.E.K. Consulting found nearly all manufacturers believe it is crucial to their success, with 57% developing more packaging that is easier to open and 51% working on more single-serve sizes.

By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019

Pardon the Disruption: Design thinking and the supermarket of the future

Grocers have added all sorts of new products and services in recent years, but they're not examining the fundamental ways shoppers use — and want to use — their stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2019

Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream

The switch will shutter eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cut out middlemen and eventually produce savings for the company.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 8, 2019

Buy 'local'? The term is murky for shoppers, survey says

Meat and dairy from the same state, produce and eggs from the same town and shelf-stable items made in the U.S. all qualify as "local" to consumers, according to a Nielsen survey. 

By Lauren Manning • May 3, 2019

Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019