Grocery
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Shoppers stocking up on health-related items as COVID-19 cases rise, Instacart finds
Sales of items including disinfectant sprays and wipes, hand sanitizer and cold medicine were up by 15% or more over one week in mid-July, according to the e-commerce company.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 02, 2021 -
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Wicked Kitchen launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores nationwide
A week after closing a $14 million investment round, the U.K. brand, which made its name at Tesco and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021 -
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Consumers are feeling the heat from summer inflation, report says
Sixty percent of consumers surveyed by data firm Numerator said they’ll switch to lower priced brands if significant inflation continues.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2021 -
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Opinion3 metrics CPG startups should play to their advantage
As up-and-coming brands struggle to stand out in today’s competitive food and beverage landscape, here’s how they can demonstrate their value, writes Susan Dunn of NielsenIQ.
By Susan Dunn • July 06, 2021 -
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Nestlé invests $100M to expand operations at frozen foods factory in SC
The company will use the funds to increase production of popular brands like Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's as consumers continue to flock to frozen meals.
By Lauren Manning • July 02, 2021 -
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Meal kit sales will sharply decelerate this year, report predicts
Coresight Research expects industry growth to slow from 70% in 2020 to roughly 18% in 2021 as pandemic-fueled interest wears off.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 02, 2021 -
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Consumers want to eat healthy but price remains a barrier, report says
Shoppers are being stymied by a lack of clarity, availability and unsatisfactory taste in their pursuit of better-for-you food options, according to a new AlixPartners survey.
By Lauren Manning • June 30, 2021 -
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Food startups make a play for face time at Pop Up Grocer
The traveling retail concept gives small brands the chance to grab consumers' attention and ride the buzz to greater growth in a post-pandemic world.
By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2021 -
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Heightened consumer interest in at-home eating set to continue, FMI report finds
Nearly half of participants in the 2021 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey said they are placing more emphasis on buying nutritious foods because of the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • June 23, 2021 -
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Specialty food sales hit record $170.4B in 2020
A rise in home cooking and baking bolstered demand for pantry staples, while more online shopping pressured the segment, according to the Specialty Food Association.
By Lauren Manning • June 15, 2021 -
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FMI looks to head off online country-of-origin regulations
The organization says requirements included in a bill moving through Congress that would force grocers to identify where products they sell online come from are "unworkable."
By Sam Silverstein • June 14, 2021 -
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USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain
The agency's investments through the Build Back Better initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.
By A.B. Brown • June 14, 2021 -
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Taste is tops in consumers' yogurt priorities, survey finds
Nearly half of shoppers consider flavor a reason for buying the snack, with health benefits and nutrition also key, according to research from the International Food Information Council.
By Lauren Manning • June 09, 2021 -
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Bud Light Seltzer, Truly Lemonade and Mtn Dew Zero Sugar were the top product launches of 2020, IRI says
The market insight firm's annual Pacesetters report on the year's most successful new items reflected several pandemic trends, including increasing alcohol consumption and stockpiling sweet and salty snacks.
By Lauren Manning • June 08, 2021 -
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Walmart debuts private label beef
The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 02, 2021 -
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Pandemic has provided a sharp boost for plant-based foods, Instacart survey shows
Sales of meat analogs on Instacart's platform grew 42% in 2020, while the adoption rate for dairy-free milk was up 27% last year, according to data released by the e-commerce provider.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2021 -
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Organic food sales hit record $56.4B in 2020
The pandemic contributed to double-digit increases for fresh and frozen offerings, the Organic Trade Association reported.
By Samantha Oller • May 25, 2021 -
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Consumers to snack more outside the home but e-commerce is here to stay, survey finds
Frito-Lay's latest U.S. Snack Index finds an appetite for in-person purchases and spicy, bold flavors, but online will continue to grow in importance as the pandemic lifts.
By Lauren Manning • May 21, 2021 -
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Target launches Good & Gather Plant Based
The new sub-brand will roll out more than 30 products across categories like meat alternatives and plant-based dips, all priced below $8.
By Jeff Wells • May 11, 2021 -
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Yasso's incubator launches its first brand, Jüve Pops
The fruit freezer pops, which contain functional ingredients like vitamins and electrolytes, mark the frozen Greek yogurt treat maker's foray into a new segment.
By Lauren Manning • April 29, 2021 -
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Agrifood tech companies raised $22.3B in funding in 2020, Finistere Ventures says
From e-commerce and biotech crops to meal kits and the supply chain, the firm said this space has experienced a CAGR of 50% in investments during the last decade, and more are likely to come.
By Megan Poinski • April 28, 2021 -
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Private label growth poised to reignite in 2021
Following a year when national brands led growth, store brands could benefit from shifting consumer behaviors and omnichannel shopping, according to NielsenIQ and ingredients supplier Kerry.
By Jeff Wells • April 26, 2021 -
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Consumers' preferences for produce often don't match up with their behavior, report finds
While many say they want to eat more local, nutritious food, lack of education makes it difficult to turn intention into action, according to a report from The Farm Project and Lettuce Grow.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • April 23, 2021 -
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Opinion6 consumer nutrition trends for 2021
A recent survey of registered dietitian nutritionists highlights the opportunity in foods that support immunity, are affordable and provide comfort, writes Louise Pollock of Pollock Communications.
By Louise Pollock • April 23, 2021 -
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Hazel Technologies raises $70M for packets to prevent food waste
This marks the latest and largest funding round for the startup, whose sachets can be added to bulk boxes of produce to extend its shelf life.
By Lauren Manning • April 13, 2021
