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DoorDash will shutter Chowbotics 18 months after acquisition
The food delivery service acquired the robotics firm, which builds salad-making robots dubbed “Sally,” in February 2021.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 8, 2022 -
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6 consumer trends for grocers to watch
How shoppers are approaching health claims, premiumization and meal prep are some of the areas the Food Industry Association wants grocers to pay attention to.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2022 -
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South Asian food marketplace Quicklly links with home chef platform
Quicklly’s latest cross-platform collaboration allows customers in the San Francisco, New York City and Chicago metro areas to place orders for scheduled deliveries of meals made by home chefs who are part of the Shef network.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 5, 2022 -
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Q&AHow food inflation is shaping the shopping habits of price-sensitive consumers
These shoppers “are turning their back on the products they have been loyal to” as inflation grows, said Josh McCann, head of HQ client delivery and analytics at Symphony RetailAI.
By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2022 -
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Grocery prices skyrocket 11.9% as high inflation hovers
In May, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1979, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2022 -
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Target aims to boost grocery as it pares down inventory
Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022 -
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Kroger pilots a digital farmers market in Atlanta
The grocer linked with Market Wagon, an online ordering and delivery service for local items, to develop the e-commerce marketplace, which carries more than 1,150 products and delivers within a 60-mile radius.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2022 -
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USDA, DoorDash tackle food accessibility barriers
The department is pouring millions into programs aimed at increasing access to nutritious food while the food delivery company is helping families overcome hurdles to obtaining produce.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2022 -
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More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress, survey shows
The International Food Information Council's annual survey shows that more than half of U.S. consumers are now following a diet or eating pattern, while nearly three in four snack daily.
By Megan Poinski • May 26, 2022 -
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Consumers wrestle with shortages, sticker shock in the grocery aisle
The combination of hard-to-find food items and higher prices is opening a window of opportunity for private label brands, according to Morning Consult research.
By Chris Casey • May 23, 2022 -
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Meijer brings produce from Michigan hydroponic grower to all of its stores
Revolution Farms is supplying several lettuce varieties under its own brand to the Midwestern retailer and also providing all the lettuce for the chain’s “Fresh from Meijer” ready-to-eat salad kits.
By Sam Silverstein • May 23, 2022 -
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93% of US has food delivery access, but barriers remain: report
Most people across the country, including 90% of those living in food deserts, can get food delivered from at least one of four major players, but issues like broadband access pose challenges, The Brookings Institution found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 17, 2022 -
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How much food waste do consumers produce? Kroger is helping to find out
The grocery company’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is supporting a new grant project that aims to develop ways to more accurately measure food waste generated by U.S. households.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2022 -
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Grocery prices soar 10.8% as inflation remains high
In April, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since November 1980, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022 -
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Consumers likely to 'trade down' to chicken as beef prices soar: report
A recent CoBank analysis found that poultry stands to benefit from more expensive red meat, despite facing high feed costs and a bird flu outbreak.
By Chris Casey • May 3, 2022 -
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Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market
Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by True Aussie Beef & LambMeat case sales sizzle this summer with grassfed beef
Grassfed beef sales are set to sizzle this summer grilling season. Here's how to get your share of the growth.
April 25, 2022 -
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How online grocers are ramping food waste reduction efforts
Getir has teamed with tech provider Copia on finding nonprofits to donate surplus food to, while Farmstead is reminding customers which items from their order to consume first.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2022 -
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Grocery prices increase 10% as inflation continues to rise
Food and energy costs pushed inflation up 8.5% on an annual basis, setting a new 40-year high as consumers feel the pinch.
By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022 -
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Indoor farming to reach $155B by 2026: PitchBook
The space could see a more than 14% growth rate, driven by enthusiasm for the sustainability pitch of players like Bowery Farming and Upward Farms, a new report finds.
By Samantha Oller • April 4, 2022 -
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Albertsons starts accepting supplemental benefits
The grocer now lets customers use pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments to buy over-the-counter medications and fresh produce.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2022 -
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Regional chains announce new sustainability initiatives
New Seasons Market is switching to more eco-friendly packaging for its private label line of fresh pasta, while Meijer will hold its first supplier summit focused on sustainability in late June.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022 -
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URB-E partners with indoor farming startup to deliver locally grown produce in NYC
The company is using containers propelled by electric bicycles to transport greens grown by Square Roots to retailers.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2022 -
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Gopuff names new head of Kitchen division
Amelia Riba brings international experience to the role, having previously served as chief brand officer for Pizza Hut in Europe and Latin America.
By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2022 -
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Dollar General bulks up on perishables in Q4 as overall comps wilt
Sales penetration across the discount retailer's frozen and refrigerated categories has grown to 9%, driven by its DG Fresh self-distribution initiative.
By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2022
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