Grocery
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The winners and losers for category sales during the first 7 months of the pandemic
From oat milk to mints, Food Dive used Nielsen data to examine the growth of food and beverage segments during the last 31 weeks compared to the same time period last year.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Halloween candy sales are up, but pandemic is changing celebrations
As manufacturers have altered their approach, 90% of young parents say they cannot imagine Halloween without sweet treats, according to the National Confectioners Association.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Sponsored by QuadHow private brands can help save grocery retailing
With grocery retailing in flux, private brands offer stores a path to stability, and profitability.
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Christopher Doering
Nestlé moves to keep rights to sell California Pizza Kitchen's frozen line
The restaurant chain wants to reject its trademark contract with the Switzerland food giant, which acquired the license in 2010 from Kraft, as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand
The grocer has launched a line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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Meat, poultry sales skyrocketed nearly 35% from March through July
Despite grocers' difficulties with supply and price inflation, consumers say their knowledge of fresh proteins has increased and that they plan to buy a wider variety of cuts.
By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Consumers are eating at home more, but some are getting tired of it
To maintain interest, Acosta said manufacturers should create more products that save people time or address a specific need while bringing foodservice and chef-inspired ideas into stores.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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OpinionThe COVID-19 consumer: goPuff's 5 consumer trends to watch
Preferences are changing during the pandemic, and Daniel Folkman of goPuff analyzed purchase data to determine the most relevant insights.
By Daniel Folkman • Sept. 09, 2020 -
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Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line
Good & Gather Signature launched with 60 items, including small-batch Italian sauces and gourmet pizzas, helping bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 products.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 04, 2020 -
Egg price gouging case against Cal-Maine dismissed in Texas
The egg producer's successful motion to dismiss the case cited both the state and U.S. Constitutions. It could be trouble for a similar lawsuit in New York.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Lawsuit challenges California's ban on soda taxes
The plaintiffs argue the law prohibiting cities from enacting them until 2031 is illegal because it curtails local governments’ ability to raise funds for public services.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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Consumers say grocers' shelves are getting fuller, FMI research shows
The percentage of consumers who report that many products are unavailable at food retailers has reached its lowest level since March.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations
In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 06, 2020 -
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With more retail expansions, plant-based meat gets closer to ubiquity
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat breaks into Sam's Club and BJ's Warehouse.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores
As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
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Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy brand expands into ice cream
The move into the frozen treat comes six months after the beverage giant purchased the remaining stake it didn't own in the ultra-filtered milk brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 20, 2020 -
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FDA releases food safety blueprint that uses tech to build on FSMA
Tech-enabled traceability, data tools, modernization and strengthening safety culture are ways the agency believes foodborne illnesses can be reduced.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 14, 2020 -
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Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
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USDA predicts grocery prices will see their largest annual increase since 2011
The average increase of 3% is due in part to the surge in demand for meat, poultry and fish caused by the pandemic.
By Krishna Thakker • June 30, 2020 -
Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds
A PwC report found customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.
By Krishna Thakker • June 22, 2020 -
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Deep DivePrivate label prospects brighten as recession hits cash-strapped consumers
Even before the pandemic, sales growth in the sector was forecast to outpace that of national brands for the fourth straight year, according to IRI.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pringles cans Wendy's Baconator; Hormel strives for the perfect chili dog
One of the restaurant's most popular items is turned into limited edition crisps, and a New York butcher has a true no-contact sales strategy.
By Food Dive staff • June 12, 2020 -
Coronavirus changed 85% of consumers' food habits
The International Food Information Council's annual Food & Health Survey found people still trust the safety of the food system, are turning more to plant protein for health and are influenced by "natural" label claims.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2020 -
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Impossible Foods launches direct-to-consumer site as plant-based sales soar
As the brand expands its retail footprint, consumers can now buy its burgers in bulk package sizes and get them delivered in two days with free shipping.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 05, 2020 -
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Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall ranking across all categories including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020
