Amazon Restaurants to close US operations

The online retailer is leaving the competitive restaurant delivery segment after only four years.

By Julie Littman • June 11, 2019

Can grocers make in-store meal kits work?

Demand is growing, but questions remain over shelf life, in-store merchandising and 'right-sizing' assortment in the new prepared foods category.

By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2019

Foodservice accounts for 23% of convenience store sales, report finds

Over half of Americans order a meal at least once a month at gas station stores, revealing that diners often choose ready-to-eat items over QSRs.

By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019

Publix debuts 'pub sub' delivery

Customers can now order the retailer's popular sandwiches through Instacart's same-day service. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 16, 2019

Bananas are the next big thing in packaged foods

A creamy, plant-based dairy alternative, bananas are the perfect health and snack food ingredient.

May 14, 2019

ShopRite to open 'state of the art' store in CT

The 67,000-square-foot location in Cromwell, Connecticut includes a variety of foodservice options along with a culinary center, health and wellness services and e-commerce integrations.

By Krishna Thakker • May 13, 2019

Eataly to enter Texas with new Dallas location

The beloved Italian marketplace will open a three-story site inside the popular NorthPark Center shopping mall in 2020.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 9, 2019

Parents embrace discounts, digital coupons and e-commerce

Many also choose grocery stores for services like prepared foods and click-and-collect, according to a report from marketing firm Valassis.

By Jessica Dumont • May 3, 2019

Report: Millennials and Gen Z love baked goods, but hate food waste

A recent report funded by the American Bakers Association showed 48% of younger generations would try a product if the ingredients were responsibly sourced. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 2, 2019

Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app

The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.

By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019

Northgate Gonzalez Market launches new ad campaign

The Hispanic grocer, which has 40 stores in Southern California, showcases fresh and prepared foods through a "Flashdance" inspired initiative. 

By Lauren Manning • April 30, 2019

Wegmans dashes into meal delivery

After piloting Wegmans Meals 2GO in New York, the grocer has teamed up with DoorDash to bring delivery of its popular prepared meals to 40 stores by year's end.

By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019

Whole Foods adds new in-store eateries in Florida and California

American rotisserie Bird in the Hand and Nekter Juice Bar are part of the Friends of Whole Foods program, aimed at offering unique dining experiences.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 25, 2019

'Welcome to Walmart. May I take your order?'

With popular local and fast-casual chains siphoning off mealtime dollars, some retailers have decided to bring them in-house.

By Lauren Manning • April 22, 2019

Older millennials embrace traditional grocers, online shopping

Younger millennials, meanwhile, are more likely to shop at mass merchandisers and spend money on wellness products and services, notes Coresight Research.

By Krishna Thakker • April 16, 2019

Veggies lead the way as value-added produce sales climb

The sub-category has been on a roll, and it could heat up even more as innovation continues and consumers further embrace plant-based eating.

By Jessica Dumont • April 15, 2019

Restaurant brands are open for business on grocery shelves

CPGs want consumers to dine in with P.F. Chang's frozen meals, Nestlé's California Pizza Kitchen line and other offerings.

By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2019

Albertsons lays off 10% of Plated's corporate staff

The grocer said the move is intended to reduce expenses and bring the meal kit company further into its operational structure. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2019

Pressure on grocers will intensify, survey says

Wolfe Research found that accelerating trends, from a declining population to the rise of restaurant delivery, will challenge conventional retailers in the years ahead.

By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2019

Why Hormel launched a meal kit for consumers with swallowing disorders

The company says the new line under the Thick & Easy brand are a big quality of life improvement for the millions of adults with dysphagia.

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2019

Amazon Meal Kits surface at Whole Foods

First launched online in 2017, the kits are now sold at select stores in California, Nevada and Arizona.

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019

Order up: Kroger announces new in-store eateries

Mariano's will open Pork & Mindy's barbecue joints inside select stores while Kroger Marketplaces in Ohio will soon get outposts of the popular Rapid Fired Pizza chain.

By Lauren Manning • March 15, 2019

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

H-E-B surprises guests with fine dining meal at SXSW

The Texas-based retailer invited influencers and foodies for a six-course dinner under the guise of "ITK Restaurant Group" to promote its "In the Kitchen" program. 

By Krishna Thakker • March 12, 2019

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