Fresh Food: Page 23
-
Costco faces backlash over poultry farm conditions
An animal rights group that secretly filmed inside a Nebraska chicken plant the retailer owns is alleging poor conditions and calling for improvements.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Feb. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chowbotics
DoorDash acquires robotic salad maker Chowbotics
The startup's signature kiosk, which several grocers have installed in stores, is set to become a tool for restaurants to reach new markets and customers.
By Julie Littman , Thai Phi Le , Jeff Wells • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Permission granted by Robert Sanchez
TrendlineTop 5 stories from Grocery Dive
Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024
By Grocery Dive staff -
Raley's to sponsor new food innovation lab
The Raley's Food Lab in Woodland, California, will allow for product development, taste-testing of ingredients and recipes, sampling, and small-volume sales.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Iven, William. (2014). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Pixabay.
Industry groups push for new tech solutions for nutrition incentive programs
The National Grocers Association and Food Industry Association are asking retailers and developers to work together to streamline point-of-sale technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2021 -
The Fresh Market launches first monthly magazine
The new publication, which will be available digitally and in print, will feature lifestyle content and company news.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Good Eggs
California e-grocer Good Eggs raises $100M
The company aims to push into Southern California later this year, and also poached a Fortune 500 marketing executive.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods cuts grocery store prices 20%
The price decrease is the first since the plant-based burgers hit grocery shelves in 2019. It follows two 15% reductions in price to foodservice distributors during the past 12 months.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Flickr
Giant Eagle brings vertically farmed greens to over 75 stores
It's the latest expansion in a sector that's increasingly popular with retailers but operationally difficult for suppliers.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of PCC Community Markets
PCC urges Seattle mayor to reject hazard pay
The 15-store cooperative says the $4-per-hour requirement would squeeze its already slim profit margins and wants the city to focus on vaccine distribution for grocery workers.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 2, 2021 -
"Woman in Yellow Tshirt and Beige jacket Holding a Fruit Stand" by Anna Shvets is licensed under CC BY 1.0
Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Permission granted by Elroy's Fine Foods
3 new grocery owners talk opening during the pandemic and what’s ahead for 2021
In addition to the usual hurdles new businesses face, industry entrepreneurs grappled with store safety and scaling their e-commerce operations ahead of schedule.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Permission granted by Amy's Kitchen
Sponsored by Amy's KitchenAn ounce of prevention: Why consumers are eating for wellness—and how retailers can help
The shift toward organic and plant-based eating is here to stay. Demand for food made with nutrient-rich ingredients keeps climbing– and that means opportunity.
Jan. 25, 2021 -
Organic produce sales growth tops 14% in 2020
The pandemic has helped push double-digit increases, but challenges loom for the category, from unsteady consumer income to uncertain supply chains.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Wikimedia Commons
Meijer seeks out local Midwestern suppliers for summit event
The "Lift Local Supplier Event" will invite businesses across the Midwest to pitch their products virtually on April 1.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Retrieved from Jackson Whole Grocer on January 20, 2021
Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase
The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Natural Grocers to kick off annual body care and beauty event
Offering a range of discounts and free beauty samples, the "bonanza" will run from late January through most of February.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Jan. 25, 2021 -
Fotolia
Specialty Food Association launches 'Infinite Aisle' buying platform
The new marketplace connects retailers with many cottage suppliers and facilitates product shipments directly to stores.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Schnuck Markets taps Ted Schnuck as new VP of fresh
Schnuck also joins the grocer's executive strategy team, which plans the long-term direction of the company.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Wikimedia Commons
Hy-Vee launches virtual dietitian platform as grocers ramp up focus on health
The Midwest retailer's new services program, Healthie, joins a growing list of virtual health initiatives from grocers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Sponsored by BEEF. IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER.Beef's role in a resilient food system
Beef farmers and ranchers are dedicated to producing beef in a way that prioritizes the planet, people, animals and progress. A food supply balances efficient production with environmental, social and economic impacts.
Jan. 4, 2021 -
Permission granted by Sydney Seifert-Gram // Butterfish Studio
South Philly Food Co-op opens after decade-long community effort
The 3,300-square-foot market aims to become a "community hub" by selling local goods and offering memberships for an initial investment as low as $5.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Sprouts' new beverage displays ride the cutting edge of a fast-evolving category
The natural retailer said new rotating drink displays will help it meet growing shopper demand and track the latest innovations in all-natural and functional beverages.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tofurky
How cost and trends are impacting Christmas dinner
Rising prices for traditional dishes and a taste for plant-based meat may shift what's on tables this holiday season.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Kroger lays out its top food trends for 2021
Immunity-boosting foods, comfort fare, "ketotarian" meals, global flavors and mushroom-focused products are all part of the grocer's forecast.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 18, 2020
Previous
