Fresh Food: Page 38
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7-Eleven lab store offers organic fare, in-store taqueria
The convenience chain is the latest to update its look with freshly made foods, a healthier product assortment and on-trend offerings.
By Lauren Manning • March 26, 2019 -
Square Roots
Gordon Food Service to build 'urban farm campus' at HQ
A collection of grow labs at the company's Michigan offices will supply more than 50,000 pounds of herbs and greens each year.
By Krishna Thakker • March 26, 2019 -
Christopher Doering
Deep DiveAlternative proteins could become a food staple for more US consumers
A growing number of people are turning to products that are less taxing on the environment as the world's population increases.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2019 -
Price Rite Marketplace
Price Rite rolls out new store concept in Connecticut
The opening of five rebranded Marketplace stores follows a successful test run in Pennsylvania.
By Jessica Dumont • March 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveFreshDirect fights back
CEO David McInerney said the e-grocer is "turning up the throttle" at its new New York City fulfillment center as it battles for customers and pushes into new markets.
By Krishna Thakker • March 25, 2019 -
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods' first 'Beauty Swap' promotes clean body care products
The grocer will give away free items at the event, which comes on the heels of parent company Amazon's push into the segment with its own skin care line.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 22, 2019 -
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Target's Archer Farms coffee to be fair trade certified by 2022
The mass retailer will expand its certified offerings alongside a number of other grocers that sell fair trade private label coffee products.
By Lauren Manning • March 21, 2019 -
Seafood sales are a gateway to bigger baskets, FMI reports
The category may not generate as much in sales as produce and meat departments, but it taps into an affluent customer base that spends more and shops more frequently.
By Krishna Thakker • March 20, 2019 -
Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 20, 2019 -
Farmers markets see an uptick in closures
Oversaturation and stiff competition from specialty grocers and supermarkets have played a role, though demand for local products remains high.
By Krishna Thakker • March 19, 2019 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Amazon's private label odyssey
All signs point to the e-commerce giant gearing up for a major push in own brand groceries.
By Jeff Wells • March 15, 2019 -
Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Chef'd
Nearly 100M Americans still want to try meal kits, report says
While the large number of consumers who have never tried one points to a market companies could tap into, major players like Blue Apron have struggled to find success.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 14, 2019 -
SpartanNash
SpartanNash cleans up private label lines
The company has reformulated products and redesigned packaging for more than 425 products since last year and will add 175 products in 2019.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 13, 2019 -
GMO salmon gets FDA green light to be sold in the US
Will there be consumer or retailer backlash when AquaBounty Technologies starts growing and harvesting its AquAdvantage Salmon at a facility in Indiana?
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2019 -
Aldi
Aldi store brands dominate BrandSpark awards
More than 10,000 consumers voted the discounter's private label tops in categories like salad bowls, hummus and kid snacks.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 11, 2019 -
Lillianna Byington
From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
The five-day conference in California featured thousands of new products and panel discussions on what’s next for retailers and suppliers.
By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019 -
Trader Joe's to curb plastic packaging in stores
The retailer aims to build on its recent sustainability initiatives by selling more loose produce items, replacing floral and greeting cards packaging with renewable alternatives and more.
By Lauren Manning • March 11, 2019 -
Millennials turn away from traditional produce departments
Supermarkets capture about half of all produce sales, but alternative channels are drawing shoppers who seek fresh, local and convenient items.
By Lauren Manning • March 8, 2019 -
Square Roots
Grow ahead: Distributor partners with hydroponic farming startup
Gordon Food Service has joined Square Roots to place small indoor farms close to its distribution centers and grocery stores.
By Jessica Dumont • March 7, 2019 -
Kroger
In-store meal kits are driving sector growth, Nielsen says
Retailers introduced 187 new meal kit items last year, while 2.2 million more U.S. households bought selections from their local grocer.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 6, 2019 -
Milken Institute
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns
The commissioner, who moved forward with initiatives already in progress and on the horizon, is leaving in a month to spend more time with his family.
By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2019 -
How to optimize meat and poultry trends to drive sales
The "Power of Meat 2019" report found shifting consumer habits are influencing purchasing decisions across all retail departments, with a focus on convenience and animal welfare.
By Cathy Siegner • March 4, 2019 -
Deep DiveTo thrive in retail, Target needs to boost its grocery business
The company's food and beverage segment has struggled in the past and still seems to be a work in progress, analysts say.
By Jessica Dumont • Updated March 5, 2019 -
Produce Marketing Association
Produce Marketing Association takes the stage at SXSW
The organization's second year at the festival will include panel discussions and an experiential component featuring live music and produce displays.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 1, 2019
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