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No, avocados are not pricier because of fad diets
A recent Wall Street Journal article sent me down a rabbit hole of data. The article, published Feb 25, claimed...
Costco posts Q2 sales growth but not in fresh
Costco Wholesale Corp. showed a 7.3 percent sales increase in the second quarter but noted fresh food sales dropped a...
Kroger plans to expand self-driving grocery delivery pilot
Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen said the company has expanded Home Chef meal kits to an additional 500 markets, and...
UNFI: Supervalu “disappointing,” Albert’s to integrate conventional produce
United Natural Foods Inc. executives said even though they’ve been disappointed with the performance of Supervalu’s business since the acquisition...
Trader Joe’s reduces plastic in produce packaging
Traditionally close-mouthed Trader Joe’s subtly announced in its latest Fearless Flyer newsletter it plans to start reducing plastic throughout its...
SpartanNash launches Kids Crew program for retail
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – To encourage healthy eating choices for children and reinforce its commitment to health and wellness in every...
Gelson’s relaunches Chef’d meal kits
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — True Food Innovations, based in Newport Beach, California, is launching new products under both True...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: March 1, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk about some of the top stories this week, including: United Fresh’s FreshFacts on Retail Report; Frozen...
Report: Amazon to launch new grocery brand
Amazon plans to open grocery stores in several large U.S. cities, distinct from its Whole Foods brand. The Wall Street...
Retail stocks gasp at Amazon grocery news
At approximately 12:38 Eastern Standard Time, the world of grocery stocks took a deep breath…and dropped. Just minutes before, the...
NGA to independent grocers: You be you
SAN DIEGO — The overall feeling at the National Grocers Association annual convention was one of optimism for independent grocers...
Study finds equal quality fresh foods at dollar stores
As deep discount stores, so-called “dollar stores,” add more fresh food to their lineup, a new study by the University...
NGA: Grocery wholesalers spell out independents’ advantages
SAN DIEGO – Even with all the changes the grocery industry deals with, when it comes to working with grocery...
Amanda Keefer of Produce for Kids talks the Mission for Nutrition
Orlando, Fla. – Feb. 25 – Produce for Kids® is aligning with health-conscious brands, commodities and retail dietitians to kick...
Stop & Shop union votes to strike, contract negotiations continue
A Boston area chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers has voted to strike after Quincy, MA-based Stop &...
NGA: Hy-Vee perishables manager wins Best Bagger
SAN DIEGO – Dwayne Campbell, assistant manager of perishables for a Hy-Vee store in Des Moines, IA, is the winner...
MAP: See which Shop ‘n Save stores will become Martin’s Food Markets
Giant Food Stores LLC’s proposed purchase of Supervalu’s Shop ‘n Save stores has been given approval by the Federal Trade...
NGA: How to compete with deep discounters
SAN DIEGO – Deep discount retailers’ growth is on the rise, and independent grocers need to focus on what they...
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