Fresh Food: Page 20


  • Pop Up Grocer
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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
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    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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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • Giant Food's Local Produce Box for summer 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 June 23, 2021
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    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 June 21, 2021
  • Sushi counter in Safeway store at 415 14th Street, SE, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 11, 2020. Store opened Aug. 12, 2020.
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    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 June 21, 2021
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    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
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    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 June 16, 2021
  • Produce section in Giant Food store
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    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
  • Upcycled granola produced by 88 Acres for Misfits Market
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    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 Updated June 14, 2021
  • Home Chef in-store meal kit display
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    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 June 9, 2021
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    ButcherBox launches Instacart storefront

    The online meat seller is the second direct-to-consumer partner for the e-commerce company.

    By June 7, 2021
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    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
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    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
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    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 June 1, 2021
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 27, 2021
  • Bowery, indoor greenhouse, produce
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    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
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    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 May 25, 2021
  • Sixty Kroger stores tested sales of plant-based meat in the meat section in early 2020, in connection with the Plant Based Foods Association.
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    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 May 25, 2021
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    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
  • H-E-B food hall
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    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 May 24, 2021
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    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
  • Rendering of Sprouts produce
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    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 May 20, 2021
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    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 May 19, 2021