Foodservice: Page 7
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Courtesy of HelloFresh
HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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On Special: Schnuck Markets' cheese selection
To stay ahead of the competition, the Midwestern grocer focuses on stocking U.S.-made cheeses and rigorously training its employees, said "cheese guy" Andy DeCou.
By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2021 -
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Blue Apron’s profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation
The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Foxtrot
Foxtrot Market ramps up private label with two senior-level hires
Mitch Madoff, who spent more than 20 years at Whole Foods, will head up private label and supply chain, while restaurant veteran Tae Strain has been named corporate executive chef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2021 -
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Saladworks sees path to 'hundreds' more locations inside grocery stores
After capitalizing on shuttered salad bars nationwide, the restaurant chain plans to accelerate its rollout of full-service and ghost kitchen sites in the coming years.
By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021 -
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7-Eleven aims to open more than 100 restaurants this year
"Today's opportunity is in the QSR space," Chief Operating Officer Chris Tanco said while announcing the chain's latest Evolution Store, which will house two eateries.
By Alicia Kelso • May 3, 2021 -
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Walmart expands grocerants with la Madeleine, Nathan's Famous
The retailer has partnered with the French bakery and cafe chain on a fast-casual format for 10 Dallas-Fort Worth area stores, while its tie-up with the hot dog chain is a part of its ghost kitchen trials.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Remodeled Schnucks store to feature food hall, clothing store
The updated supermarket in Kirkwood, Missouri, will include branches of local restaurants and St. Louis clothier Arch Apparel.
By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by PlanalyticsAsda improves availability and waste performance by adjusting demand forecasts with weather analytics
Incorporating analytics into a demand forecasting system to drive weather-based, store-level replenishment adjustments across a wide array of products.
April 12, 2021 -
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Walmart is losing hundreds more in-store McDonald's
The burger chain is pulling out more of its restaurants as the pandemic hurts in-store traffic, The Wall Street Journal reported.
By Jeff Wells • April 9, 2021 -
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Freshly to roll out limited-edition, chef-made meals
Each of the four chefs' meals will be available for 10 weeks, with the first one launching in early April.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 29, 2021 -
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Europe's Picadeli to bring its high-tech salad bar to the United States
The Swedish company plans to roll out its self-service concept, which wraps food preparation, internet-connected bars and order management into a single package, in U.S. grocery stores in late 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2021 -
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How Giant drew inspiration from near and far for its new urban flagship
"I don't want the store to just be a Giant store," said Paul Madarieta, the chain's director of urban retail. "It has to be very Philadelphia because that's what's going to resonate to the customer."
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2021 -
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7-Eleven opens first restaurant drive-thru
The convenience store chain's newest Evolution Store model in Dallas is part of its ongoing restaurant expansion across the U.S.
By Julie Littman • March 24, 2021 -
HelloFresh
HelloFresh vows to slash carbon emissions and food waste
The fast-growing meal kit company hopes to halve the amount of food it sends to landfills by 2022.
By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Foxtrot Market's first location in Washington, DC
The digitally focused upscale convenience store chain is preparing to debut another store in the nation’s capital later in March and also has two more locations planned for the city.
By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Schnucks teams up with DoorDash in St. Louis area
The new partnership allows shoppers to order prepared meals from the deli at five stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 2, 2021 -
Report: Frozen foods heat up as pandemic drives sales growth
Category sales hit $65.1 billion in the U.S. last year, according to figures from the American Frozen Food Institute and the Food Industry Association.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Cub Foods reopens Minneapolis store damaged last summer
Following the protests after George Floyd's death, the Lake Street store closed, but is now renovated with an expanded selection of fresh produce, prepared meals and international foods, as well as an in-house tortilla-making station.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Freshly to soon open facility in Georgia followed by more later in 2021
As the meal delivery upstart continues to grow, the new facility will cut delivery wait times and increase assembly and distribution operations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company goes up against quick-serve restaurants with new prepared meal boxes
The grocer’s "All Set in a Box" offering includes a main course and side orders for four people starting at $15.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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Sunbasket expands from meal kits to full-service food delivery
Looking to refresh its image, the company is offering ready-to-heat meals and pantry items across dayparts and embarking on a national advertising campaign.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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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 -
Subway to bring branded products to food retail
After launching Subway Grocery in April, the sandwich chain is venturing further into the supermarket space through a major licensing partnership.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
Schnucks debuts 'restaurant quality' prepared meal line
Selections will rotate on a bi-monthly basis around seasonal themes and cuisine types like barbecue, comfort foods and healthy offerings.
By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 19, 2021
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