Grocery
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Kroger expands its line of Apeel produce to tackle food waste
After a pilot in Cincinnati, the grocer will stock the long-lasting avocados in 1,100 stores, with plans to add asparagus and limes to some locations later this fall.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Whole Foods survey: Millennials still spend more for quality
The demographic has increased its spending on organics and plant-based foods over the past year and is also paying closer attention to food labels.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Report: Natural products growth outpaces total food and beverage
Higher sales of plant-based foods and ongoing consumer demand for organics are among the sales drivers, according to SPINS' first State of the Natural Industry report.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Kroger launches plant-based collection
The retailer's Simple Truth line will add products including meatless burger patties and grinds, plant-based cookie dough, pasta sauces and sausages.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Del Monte offers boba in the snack aisle with Bubble Fruit cups
As the company moves away from the can, the addition of a trendy ingredient like boba to its products could be a step in the right direction.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 03, 2019 -
More people firing up the grill year-round, report says
Forty-six percent of consumers say they like to cook out regardless of the season, up from 42% last year, according to a survey from Acosta.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 27, 2019 -
BrightFarms names new CEO to lead expansion
Founder Paul Lightfoot will maintain the role of president of the company as it continues to scale nationally.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 15, 2019 -
3 trends in food and beverage packaging
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but many consumers judge products by their packages. Food Dive and Grocery Dive took a look at three trends in packaging today.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
3 investments food and grocery companies are making for the future
As food and grocery companies head into the future, they are exploring new technologies and new ideas to push their industries forward. Food Dive and Grocery Dive looked at specific places that are seeing interest and investment.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Tyson's plant-based nuggets to launch in 4,000 stores next month
"This kind of quick start demonstrates the capabilities and scale and national reach" of the company, CEO Noel White said on an earnings call.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Consumer Reports finds listeria on leafy greens sold in major supermarkets
The samples were purchased in June at grocery chains including Costco, Whole Foods, Acme and Hannaford in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
By Cathy Siegner • July 30, 2019 -
Proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for 3M people
The USDA wants to close a loophole it claims allows states to bypass eligibility requirements and misuse the program.
By Jessica Dumont • July 24, 2019 -
Nestlé launches Starbucks creamers inspired by its signature drinks
This is the fourth new product since the Swiss CPG giant purchased the right to sell some of the coffee chain's branded products in grocery stores last August.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2019 -
SponsoredShoppable recipes: How to leverage AI to grow grocery e-commerce
CPGs and grocers can combine artificial intelligence and human intelligence to provide better digital experiences for customers and fuel in-store sales.
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Deep DiveWas Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in
The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.
By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019 -
Plant-based food market value hits $4.5B, with sales growing 11% in the past year
Data from The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association show the alternative products grew five times faster than the entire market.
By Cathy Siegner • July 16, 2019 -
US organic food market sales have cooled, report finds
New sales records are expected "for the foreseeable future" as sales hit $47.9 billion last year, but growth is slowing and prices are weaker.
By Cathy Siegner • July 15, 2019 -
No butcher required: Plant-based items now available in a California grocer's meat case
Packaged products often are sold next to their animal-based counterparts, but this Bristol Farms store is the first to move them behind the glass counter.
By Cathy Siegner • July 10, 2019 -
Meatless Farm products come to Whole Foods
Will an exclusive deal with the Amazon-owned grocer give the British company an edge in an increasingly crowded space?
By Jessi Devenyns • June 26, 2019 -
Report: Private label could be the new online 'challenger brand'
Dollar share for CPG store brands sold online more than doubled over the past two years, Nielsen found.
By Krishna Thakker • June 25, 2019 -
Ugly produce companies aim for East Coast expansion
Misfits Market is moving down the Eastern Seaboard, and Imperfect Produce wants to reach more subscribers in the Northeast.
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 13, 2019 -
Where's the plant-based beef? Grocers uncertain about Beyond Meat placement
While the company wants to compete directly with real meat, some retailers argue that the product is better suited for the frozen food aisle or vegan protein section.
By Jessica Dumont • June 10, 2019 -
Specialty food sales growth outpaces all food in US retail 3 to 1
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly interested in the sector as consumers look for more frozen, snack and plant-based options, according to a new report.
By Lillianna Byington • June 04, 2019 -
Private label better positioned to respond to health and wellness trends: trade group
Unlike mainstream offerings, store brands are more adept at keeping pace with consumer preferences through products that are organic, vegan, sustainable, free-from and convenient.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 03, 2019 -
How IRI and Label Insight's ingredient-level analysis can help manufacturers and retailers
The companies' partnership will combine point-of-sale and purchasing data from shopper loyalty cards with product label attributes for a wider view of consumer behavior.
By Cathy Siegner • May 29, 2019
