Fresh Food: Page 15
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Produce prescription, nutrition incentive programs receive $59M
The new federal funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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E-commerce platform Mercato launches program to boost healthy food access
Focused on independent grocers, the company’s “Thriving Communities” program aims to work with governments and nonprofits to improve access to nutritious options in low-income areas.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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USDA looks to add foods and flexibility to WIC
The updates, announced last Thursday, would place greater emphasis on fruits and vegetables and give state officials more freedom to develop food packages that reflect people’s dietary needs and preferences.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How grocers are trying to make Thanksgiving affordable
As inflation-weary shoppers prepare for the big day, food retailers are wooing them with targeted deals aimed at taking the edge off high prices for holiday staples.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Grocery trade groups raise concerns about FDA’s new food traceability rule
New recordkeeping during production and along the supply chain will be required in 2026 for items such as produce, cheeses and eggs.
By Megan Poinski , Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Grocery sales rise 8% in October
Spending increased at food retailers at the fastest rate since July on an annual basis, and rose compared with the previous month at the quickest pace in 2022.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Giant Food links with prepaid debit card program to tackle food insecurity
With the tie-up, the Fresh Connect program is expanding to all of banner’s locations in Washington, D.C., and participants will be able to access free classes, consultations and resources offered by the grocer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Stop & Shop focuses on meal experiences in new TV spot
The latest installment in the grocery chain’s “Feed the Moment” campaign draws attention to its private label selection while also acknowledging inflationary pressures.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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UNFI to add indoor farms at select distribution centers
In a new partnership, Square Roots will co-locate its vertical farming technology on-site at certain facilities, starting with the grocery wholesaler’s Prescott, Wisconsin, location in 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Sprouts edges forward in Q3, with deli leading the way
The specialty retailer posted comparable-store sales growth of 2.4% during the period compared with the third quarter of 2021, while e-commerce sales rose 19%.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Aldi, Lidl roll out low-price Thanksgiving essentials as high inflation hovers
The two hard discounters’ holiday deals come as food prices remain elevated and the threat of a turkey shortage looms.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Meijer Grocery is heading to a second state
The superstore operator plans to build a 90,000-square-foot supermarket in Noblesville, Indiana, the Indianapolis suburb’s government said in a tweet on Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Inside the store: Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s second Chicago store
The newest location from the grocery startup led by veteran executive Bob Mariano is 50% larger than its first shop and focuses on being a destination for meals and gourmet experiences.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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How inflation is weighing on shoppers’ holiday meal planning
Nearly half of shoppers are worried about rising prices for holiday meals, with some turning to deals, store brands or more at-home preparation to offset higher costs, per a new Food Industry Association survey.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Whole Foods predicts food trends for 2023
Along with its Top 10 Food Trends list, the grocer has reintroduced its Trends Delivery Boxes for shoppers to try an assortment of the featured items.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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Clover Food Lab opens newest location complete with specialty grocery store
The Massachusetts-based vegetarian fast food chain’s 15th location includes a 400-square-foot grocery section focused on local goods.
By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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SpartanNash sells four distribution facilities to investment firm
The $29.9 million deal offloads centers in Indiana, North Dakota, Florida and Ohio that together occupy 483,000 square feet.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Deep DiveInside Kroger Health’s food-as-medicine playbook
As it expands its nutrition scoring, food prescriptions and dietitian-focused approach, the health solutions arm of the grocery company aims to tie healthy eating to disease prevention.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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Inflation takes a toll up the income scale
Seventy-three percent of households making more than $100,000 per year place a premium on low base prices when deciding where to buy groceries, according to findings from data analytics firm Dunnhumby.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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PCC takes a shot on adaptogenic mushroom-infused coffees
Its partnership with Wunderground Coffee builds on the grocer’s mission to include more certified organic, sustainable and health-conscious products.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteWild-caught seafood offers sustainable protein option for consumers
As more and more consumers seek to eat more sustainably, retailers have an opportunity to promote the environmental benefits of wild-caught seafood.
Oct. 3, 2022 -
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The Friday Checkout: Health and hunger initiatives go digital
Grocers’ new pledges as part of the White House’s health and nutrition conference included a number of notable e-commerce efforts, highlighting the growing role of digital health tools.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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Grocery inflation is a tougher challenge for vulnerable older adults, survey says
While rising grocery prices have affected most people ages 50-80 in the U.S., those who are less healthy, have limited formal education or have lower incomes are impacted particularly hard, the University of Michigan found.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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‘Healthy’ gets a new definition from FDA
The regulated definition looks at how well food items measure up to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with limits on the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats they contain.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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Shipt announces initiatives to help reduce food insecurity
The delivery company’s planned projects include improving access to healthy foods and supporting nutrition-related research.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 28, 2022
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