Fresh Food: Page 13

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    Albertsons looks to appeal to shoppers’ emotions with new marketing campaign

    Through the multimedia effort, known as “Sincerely, Food,” the supermarket operator wants consumers to associate food and other products it sells with key moments in their lives.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Sprouts accelerates rollout of smaller stores

    The retailer plans to open at least 30 locations in 2023, all of which will be based on its newer format, and to close 11 larger ones based on its legacy design, executives said Thursday.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Afresh Technologies moves beyond fruits and vegetables

    The San Francisco-based startup has started offering its food waste reduction technology to grocers for use in their meat, seafood, deli, and foodservice sections.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Seattle-area grocery chain blends worker creativity into its new milk brand

    The retailer’s just-launched EveryDay Milk private label line comprises six varieties, all with employee-designed artwork on their packaging.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    Opinion

    Why grocers must reinvest in food safety culture

    Leading food retailers drive food safety leadership through preventative systems, not just checking off items on a list, writes Sally Robinson with Upshop.

    By Sally Robinson • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Walmart issues cautious forecast amid ongoing high food inflation

    While its Q4 sales were higher than expected, declines in general merchandise sales and the ongoing impacts of high food prices are prompting a conservative outlook for the year ahead, executives told investors Tuesday.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Grocery inflation continues to decline in January

    Food-at-home prices rose in January at an 11.3% annual rate, down from 11.8% the month before and their lowest rate of increase by that measure since April 2022, the federal government reported Tuesday.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    SNAP emergency allotments ending soon, impacting grocery spending

    The average SNAP participant will receive about $90 less in benefits per month due to the change, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Kroger to expand supply partnership with indoor farming company

    Gotham Greens will provide produce to nearly 1,000 locations by the end of 2023, as well as add its plant-based dips, cooking sauces and dressings to nearly 2,000 locations.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    NGA shares top priorities for 2023 farm bill

    The association’s chief concerns center on expanding access to SNAP in grocery stores, protecting retailers from fees and regulations and supporting healthy food purchases.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Egg prices to remain high for as long as bird flu continues, experts say

    After prices more than doubled over the past year, producers are grappling with the impact of bird flu while politicians and activists call for investigations into potential price gouging.

    By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    What grocers can learn from Whole Foods’ controversial exit from a Chicago neighborhood

    The chain’s tenancy in the Englewood community highlights the opportunities and pitfalls grocers can face in areas with limited access to affordable and healthy foods.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Kroger expands digital farmers market pilot

    Following a test that began in Atlanta last June, the grocery company brought the e-commerce marketplace tie-up with Market Wagon to Knoxville, Tennessee, and Columbus, Ohio, in January.

    By • Updated Feb. 2, 2023
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    UNFI brings new produce varieties to Wild Harvest private brand

    The grocery distributor and retailer has added more than 40 fruits and vegetables to the organic line, including apples, sweet potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes, as it looks to strengthen its own brands portfolio.         

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Food Lion partners with NC hospital on ‘food pharmacy’ pilot

    The supermarket chain is working with Novant Health on a two-year program that aims to provide nearly 3,000 boxes of healthy food to patients as they are discharged.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Sprouts launches new food waste initiative

    Now implemented in all its California stores, the grocer’s Rescued Organics program sells discounted imperfect produce to improve affordability, support local farmers and reduce waste. 

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

    Drive seafood sales with sockeye salmon from Alaska

    In-store demonstrations have proven to be a valuable tool that can drive big gains in sales of wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alaska.

    Jan. 23, 2023
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    6 notable tech updates from the National Retail Federation’s 2023 show

    From new food waste solutions to checkout devices, several vendors unveiled grocery-related developments at the annual conference in New York. Here are some of the ones not to miss. 

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Column

    The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling

    Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Grocery inflation slows again in December

    Food-at-home inflation came in at an 11.8% clip last month even as prices for many goods sold in supermarkets declined compared with November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023

    The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Kroger promotes $10 meals during the holidays

    The grocer said it’s offering numerous options at that price point for a family of four as budget-conscious shoppers navigate the gifting season.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Column

    Grading 2022: A look back at our top trend picks from early this year

    Grocery Dive predicted food retailers would focus on rapidly unfolding trends like ultrafast delivery, automation and consumer data collection. So how’d we do?

    By , • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation

    Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Kroger welcomes Saladworks at in-store Kitchen United Mix Food Halls

    Two food halls within the grocer’s stores in Columbus, Ohio, now offer on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery from the fast casual chain.

    By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2022