Fresh Food: Page 10

  • 80 Acres Farms
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    Kroger expands partnership with 80 Acres Farms

    The vertical farming company’s produce is now available in nearly 1,000 of the grocer’s locations across the Midwest and Southeast.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Retrieved from Southeastern Grocers on March 29, 2023
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    How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

    Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • A view of the chicken and meat section at a grocery store.
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    Grocery inflation loses more steam

    Food-at-home prices rose at a 3.6% annual rate in July, continuing a downward trend that began last September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
  • Fresh organic avocado on the wooden table
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    SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board

    Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • Exterior of a Whole Foods store.
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    Whole Foods outlines progress on food waste, packaging and green energy

    In 2022, the grocer circulated packaging guidelines to suppliers and kept more than 70% of waste out of landfills. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • Publix storefront.
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    Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School

    The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Inside a recently updated Amazon Fresh store in Illinois.
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    Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun

    Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Containers of Silk soy mik are displayed on a grocery store shelf. A woman is seen looking at the display.
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    More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds

    Dunnhumby’s new findings show 18- to 44-year-olds are at the epicenter of a food and financial insecurity crisis that is impacting grocery shopping behaviors.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Interior of renovated Food Lion location in North Carolina
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    Food Lion remodels nearly 50 North Carolina locations

    The omnichannel updates include introducing more fresh meals and new e-commerce ordering options to stores.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Pepsi and Walmart are collaborating on a $120M investment in regenerative agriculture.
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    PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

    Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

    By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023
  • Basket full of Dollar General's Clover Valley products
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    Dollar General expands private label brand offering

    The discounter has added more than 100 products to its Clover Valley line as part of its “Food First” initiative. 

    By • July 26, 2023
  • Ahold Delhaize's Hannaford banner
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    Hannaford announces new store, renovates six in first half of 2023

    The newest location in Blue Hill, Maine, marks the grocer’s 186th location and includes an expansive fresh foods selection as well as a full-service pharmacy.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • Various cuts of packaged beef are seen in a grocery store
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    USDA teams with states to crack down on anti-competitiveness in food

    The agency will work with more than 30 attorneys general to address anti-consumer practices, even as economists remain mixed on market consolidation’s effect on inflation. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 21, 2023
  • Murray's Cheese Website Homepage
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    Kroger’s Murray’s Cheese modernizes visual brand, website

    The brand’s new look features a new logo, visuals and a digital storefront focused on education and personalized experiences. 

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Exterior of New Seasons Market
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    How New Season’s upcycling efforts are saving money, reducing food waste

    The Portland, Oregon-area grocery chain is diverting rotisserie chicken, berry and ground beef products from waste streams and looking to repurpose more items, such as bread.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A person cooks Beyond Sausages on an outdoor grill, with the package on the right side.
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    How grocers can turn up the heat on grilling season sales

    Thirty-one percent of shoppers surveyed in May said they have a new grill, according to Circana data, while 24% have a “new or improved outdoor eating area.”

    By • July 14, 2023
  • eggs grocery store
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    Grocery inflation drops below 5%

    Food-at-home prices increased in June at a 4.7% annual clip, down from 5.8% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Overall inflation declined to 3%.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • Drizzling olive oil into a bowl of shrimp
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    Sponsored by Filippo Berio

    Consumers crave guidance on olive oil products — and Filippo Berio is charting the course

    Legendary brand’s culture of innovation puts customers at the center to drive category growth.

    July 10, 2023
  • Grocery products
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    Southeastern Grocers rolls out ‘clean label’ private brand

    The grocer’s new line, Know & Love, will launch gradually through 2024 and ultimately include more than 1,000 items, including dairy products, produce, ready-made foods and household goods.

    By • July 7, 2023
  • Exterior of Family Fare grocery store
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    SpartanNash, Flashfood collaboration diverts 1M pounds of food waste

    The milestone comes three years after the companies launched their partnership, which they said has saved shoppers $1.9 million on groceries.

    By • July 6, 2023
  • Fresh organic avocado on the wooden table
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    Festival Foods starts using AI tool for fresh foods

    The Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer is the latest retailer partnership announcement for store operations technology maker Upshop.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    Instacart rolls out updates to Foodstorm, worker rewards program

    The company’s added features allow for more personalization with the order management system and give its top-performing workers extra perks. 

    By • June 29, 2023
  • the FDA Headquarters
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    FMI calls for standardization to accomplish FDA’s new food traceability requirements

    The trade group noted how GS1 guidelines can be implemented to streamline systems and allow for an easy exchange of information throughout the supply chain.

    By • June 29, 2023
  • DAnone, yogurt
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    Once a staple of grocery and mass retailers, Danone digs in at discount stores

    The retail channel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy and plant-based giant’s business in the U.S., with sales forecast to top $100 million in 2023. 

    By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023
  • Kroger Delivery
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    How 3 retailers are impacted by the end of SNAP emergency allotments

    In their most recent earnings calls, Kroger, Grocery Outlet and Dollar General gave mixed viewpoints on how changes to the food assistance program have affected business.

    By • June 26, 2023