Grocery

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
Organic food sales worth almost $48B in 2018

Even though the growth rate fell slightly from 2017, it continued to outpace that of conventional items, the Organic Trade Association reported.
By Cathy Siegner • UPDATED: May 22, 2019 at 11:06 a.m.
Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye retail

As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their grocery debuts and develop new products, Beyond Meat's first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.
By Emma Liem • May 21, 2019
How Kind's new frozen bar continues to transform snacking

Through an exclusive partnership with Walmart, the new Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt bars will toe the line between ice cream treats and snacks.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 17, 2019
Target and Walmart explore CBD products: report

Manufacturers told the New York Post that major retailers are taking meetings and asking questions about gummies, drinks and more.
By Jessica Dumont • May 14, 2019
Column
Leftovers: Reddi-wip becomes an at-home Barista; crunchy crickets kick in almost any flavor imaginable

Conagra Brand's iconic spray cream — an unofficial coffee topping for years — gets a makeover to do a latte for morning drinks, and Reese's takes on a new frozen dessert form.
By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2019
E-tailer Boxed's private label products could take on CPGs in stores

The online retailer says it’s in talks with retailers to carry some of its 100 Prince & Spring brand products.
By Jeff Wells • May 08, 2019
Buy 'local'? The term is murky for shoppers, survey says

Meat and dairy from the same state, produce and eggs from the same town and shelf-stable items made in the U.S. all qualify as "local" to consumers, according to a Nielsen survey.
By Lauren Manning • May 06, 2019
Report: Millennials and Gen Z love baked goods, but hate food waste

A recent report funded by the American Bakers Association showed 48% of younger generations would try a product if the ingredients were responsibly sourced.
By Cathy Siegner • May 02, 2019
Q&A
GMA's CEO talks about the need to unite the food and beverage industry

Geoff Freeman, who took the helm of the Grocery Manufacturers Association in August, said the organization is more focused now after having lost its way.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 01, 2019
Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain

Five hundred Walmart stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts from regional providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019
Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says

Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as their national counterparts, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.
By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good

StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019
Opinion
How blockchain can change the food industry

Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff, co-leaders of Cushman & Wakefield’s Food & Beverage Advisory group, write that one of the most promising answers to increasing food safety is blockchain.
By Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff • April 09, 2019
Food industry M&A deals dropped by 11% last year, study finds

For the first time since 2015, activity in the food space has declined — showing a slowdown has arrived and will likely continue, according to The Food Institute.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 05, 2019
New partnership establishes the blockchain of taste

High tech tracking company Ripe.io and real-time rating app FlavorWiki join forces so producers, retailers and restaurants can know the taste profile of produce as it moves through the supply chain.
By Megan Poinski • April 04, 2019
How a US-Mexico border shutdown could hurt the food industry

In just three weeks, Americans could run out of avocados if shipments from Mexico are stopped. About 40% of imported fruit and half of vegetables come across the border.
By Lillianna Byington • April 03, 2019
Deep Dive
FreshDirect fights back

CEO David McInerney said the e-grocer is "turning up the throttle" at its new fulfillment center as it battles for customers and pushes into new markets.
By Krishna Thakker • March 25, 2019
Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company

Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 21, 2019