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Pop Up Grocer offers a stage for food startups
As retailers increasingly spotlight local and emerging brands, the traveling concept offers a wide selection of lesser-known products that are generating consumer buzz.
By Samantha Oller • June 29, 2021 -
Sponsored by Afresh
Fresher than Amazon? How grocers can beat goliath
Grocers might be surprised to learn that they have several advantages over Amazon. And it starts in the fresh departments.
June 28, 2021 -
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Giant Food teams up with local farmers on produce boxes this summer
The Mid-Atlantic grocer's program sources its products from more than 20 farms, and each package sells online for $20.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 23, 2021 -
Heightened consumer interest in at-home eating set to continue, FMI report finds
Nearly half of participants in the 2021 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey said they are placing more emphasis on buying nutritious foods because of the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • June 21, 2021 -
Albertsons hits responsibly sourced sushi goal early
Eighteen months ahead of its self-imposed deadline, all of the grocer's prepared sushi now meets guidelines set under its Responsible Seafood Policy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2021 -
Sponsored by St Pierre Bakery
Bagels: How brioche addresses a hole in the market
How St Pierre Bakery leveraged the surge in bagel sales by using brioche to maximize the opportunity with American retailers.
June 21, 2021 -
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives
Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.
By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2021 -
USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain
The agency's investments through the Build Back Better initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.
By A.B. Brown • June 14, 2021 -
Misfits Market prepares for Texas debut
The e-grocer's entry into Dallas on Wednesday will initially bring 100 jobs and create an expected 500 within two years.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated June 14, 2021 -
Home Chef names new president
The Kroger-owned meal kit and prepared foods line increased brand sales 118% in 2020 and is in more than 2,100 stores.
By Jeff Wells • June 9, 2021 -
ButcherBox launches Instacart storefront
The online meat seller is the second direct-to-consumer partner for the e-commerce company.
By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2021 -
Sponsored by Summer Citrus from South Africa
The secret to the sweetest, best-quality summer citrus
Grocers are constantly looking for the best suppliers in order to create a top produce section—one of the biggest drivers of store traffic.
June 7, 2021 -
Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity
The grocer is working with an online platform to help boost suppliers' access to funding and ability to scale.
By Edwin Lopez • June 4, 2021 -
Walmart debuts private label beef
The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 1, 2021 -
Sponsored by Afresh
Fresh-first technology puts your store at the top of shoppers’ lists
With the specter of COVID-19 receding, many customers will opt to return to the grocery store so they can select their own produce in person.
June 1, 2021 -
Avocado consumption hits record highs, driven by health trends
As consumers seek out the superfood fruit for its nutritional punch and versatility, avocados may face issues around sourcing and sustainability, according to a report by Rabobank.
By Lauren Manning • May 28, 2021 -
Grocers announce summer deals in bid to lure shoppers to stores
Save A Lot is distributing digital coupons intended to be redeemed at its locations, while Schnuck Markets is drawing attention to items prepared in-store.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021 -
Vertical farming company Bowery raises $300M, valuing firm at $2.3B
Investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into indoor agriculture as demand for locally produced offerings has soared among consumers.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
Q&A
Q&A: How Walmart's restaurants are evolving
Darryl Spinks, the company's head of retail services, talks about the shift into ghost kitchens and plans to more actively court small and regional restaurant tenants.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2021 -
Pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, Instacart survey shows
Sales of plant-based meat on Instacart's platform grew 42% in 2020, while the adoption rate for plant-based milk was up 27% last year, according to data released Tuesday by the e-commerce provider.
By Sam Silverstein • May 25, 2021 -
Sponsored by St Pierre Bakery
America's number one brioche brand gets a new look
As St Pierre Bakery launches a new look, we find out how and why its new logo prioritises on-shelf stand out and highlights French heritage, to stay top of mind with shoppers.
May 25, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Food halls, ghost kitchens and the future of in-store restaurants
The pandemic hasn’t dampened grocers' enthusiasm for dining experiences, and many are looking to new formats and digital services to spice things up.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021 -
Sponsored by Kwik Lok
3 sustainability myths that might surprise you—and your customers
Here are three common myths that might be preventing grocers from making the best choices.
May 24, 2021 -
Sprouts accelerates efforts to stand out with unique products
"If it's being sold in a conventional supermarket or in a mass-market merchant, I would be disappointed that we're selling it at all," CEO Jack Sinclair said Wednesday during an investor conference.
By Sam Silverstein • May 20, 2021 -
Inside the store: Lucky California's 'next-generation' supermarket
Alongside traditional departments, the new flagship also features lifestyle-focused sections that do away with "typical departmental barriers," The Save Mart Companies' chief marketing officer said.
By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021