Fresh Food

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    How grocers’ private brands can better appeal to Gen Z

    Digital marketing and fresh foods innovation are key to drawing in younger consumers, according to new research.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Sprouts looks to cut carbon dioxide emissions, food waste with expanded tie-up

    The specialty grocer is forecasting sustainability boosts over the next 12 months after bringing IFCO’s reusable packaging containers to all of its distribution centers earlier this year.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns

    Private brand products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Amazon Fresh are included in the USDA’s 342-page recall list.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours

    The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation

    The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out

    Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Wakefern names former Save Mart exec as GVP of fresh

    Mark Van Buskirk brings more than 35 years of grocery experience, including at Albertsons and convenience store chain Jacksons Food Stores, to his new role.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    SpartanNash opens 2nd pilot for grocery store modernization strategy

    The company’s remodeled location in Sparta, Michigan, includes items popular at the first test store such as a beef jerky bar, specialty cheeses and healthy meal kits.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    ‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health

    The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution

    The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Top grocery trade shows in 2025

    From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 2, 2024
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    Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation

    Costco lowered prices on a number of its grocery store brand items as high food prices have become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Giant Eagle invests $25M in lowering produce prices

    The initiative will reduce the cost of more than 200 items by an average of 20%, the grocer said.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    California closes reusable plastic carryout bag loophole

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a law that will eliminate plastic bags as an option at store checkouts. Retailers will still be allowed to sell certain recycled paper bags.

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Walmart steps up its ‘inflation free’ holiday meal promotion

    The retailer is offering a discounted selection of Thanksgiving foods starting earlier in the season than it did in 2023 — and says it will charge less for the bundle.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Walmart’s major grocery moves so far in 2024

    From in-store restaurant tie-ups to a new private label, the retailer has ramped up its efforts to stand out as a food destination.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Harris Teeter challenges restaurants with new ready-made meals line

    The private label line, which features individual and family-sized entrees as well as sides, builds on grocery industry efforts to nab consumers’ dining dollars.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Daily Shop makes the most of a tight space

    Opening its doors to New York City’s Upper East Side on Wednesday, the new small-format market caters to convenience.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Food Lion completes renovations at 167 North Carolina and Virginia stores

    The grocery chain’s refreshed locations feature more seasonal produce and meal solutions, energy-efficient equipment and e-commerce capabilities.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Walmart CEO: ‘Food continues to be strong’

    The retailer’s U.S. comparable-store sales excluding fuel rose 4% in Q2, with grocery as well as health and wellness sales outpacing general merchandise.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants

    The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar they spend on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Instacart expands reach of grocery stipend program

    The grocery technology company and Partnership for a Healthier America recently brought their nutrition access program to three new cities, with more coming this fall.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Inside the Store: A look at the new and improved Family Fare

    SpartanNash is beginning a revamp of the banner, debuting the first modernized store in Holland, Michigan, with plans to open one more by this fall.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    How Target made grocery a $24B business

    The retailer shares how assortment, e-commerce and labor changes have helped it grow food and beverage sales by more than $8 billion since 2019.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Opinion

    How the food industry is remaining resilient and innovative

    Grocers are leveraging private brands and expanding fresh foods departments to meet consumer demands for better quality and variety, writes FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.

    By Leslie G. Sarasin • Aug. 5, 2024