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Sponsored by CargillBuilding a resilient food system begins at the farm
Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.
By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize links with Campbell’s to test regenerative agriculture in potatoes
The grocery operator has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Grocery Dive
Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024
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Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key
The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Inside the store: T&T Supermarket serves up a supersized Asian culinary experience
Shoppers braved long wait times to see the Loblaw-owned chain’s U.S. debut. Inside they found the huge store brimming with unique items and fresh foods.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Catania OilsPLMA 2024: A glimpse into the future of private label trends
PLMA 2024 spotlight landed on Gen Z, highlighting their interests - and growing purchasing power.
Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Dollar General slowing fresh produce rollout to stores
The retailer plans to introduce produce to 300 more locations throughout 2025 as it turns its attention to a new remodel project.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025
The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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How 5 states are innovating SNAP
From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Health-conscious shoppers offer $285B yearly lift to grocers, Dunnhumby finds
These individuals care more about quality and less about price than other consumers, the research company said in a new report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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From olives to beef jerky: 4 innovative self-serve stations
Grocers are moving beyond the traditional salad and soup bars by serving up creative build-your-own options for customers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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How grocers are whipping up dessert sales for the holidays
From twists on classic flavors to serving up a variety of recipes for baked goods, retailers are finding ways to make sweet treats stand out.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say
Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands
While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance
While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: Uncle Giuseppe’s brings Italy to Long Island
Numerous foodservice offerings and housemade products aim to cater to the dense Italian-American population in New York and New Jersey.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving: CoBank
The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the bank said in a report.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue
This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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The power of grocery brands that consumers ‘love’
Retailers with fan-favorite food brands see stronger loyalty and higher wallet share, Bain & Company found in a new report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Grocers’ battle over the Thanksgiving meal is fiercer than ever this year
A chart comparing deals across several major retailers shows offerings with serving sizes for $5 or less per person.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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4 charts examining grocery inflation
While high grocery prices have remained a hot topic among consumers and politicians, the annual rate of food-at-home prices has held steady at about 1%.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Grocers keep spotlight on private labels
Retailers have been beefing up their portfolios at a steady clip, continuing a multi-year trend. Here’s a roundup of some of their latest additions.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Should Whole Foods start carrying conventional products?
Parent company Amazon is determined to offer mainstream brands to the specialty retailer’s customers, but it’s employing a clumsy testing strategy.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Meat sales surge, led by fresh beef
Overall sales for the category were up more than 5% in September, but processed meat sales were flat.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Target Thanksgiving meal feeds 4 for $20
The retailer joins a slew of grocers that have rolled out holiday meal discounts in an effort to assuage consumer concern about food prices.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 28, 2024
