Grocery prices fell 0.1 percent in September and are up 1.8 percent over the year, while gasoline pushed overall inflation to 3.7 percent.
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Private Brands Move Into Mainstream, Driving Deeper Into Shopping Basket
Thirty-nine percent of those surveyed viewed private brands and national brands as interchangeable.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest
AWG Family Of Brands Rolls Out New Items For Fall, Holiday Seasons
CMMO Tye Anthony: “Every item in this Q3 and Q4 rollout is backed by market research and sales analytics.”
Posted inSnacks Brands, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Flavor Heads To Grocery Aisles As Gourmet Jerky
“We believe there’s a real opportunity in the market for a premium, protein-rich snack that delivers the flavor and quality of a steakhouse experience.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Compare Foods Stores In NC Rebrand As Frescal Supermarket
According to CEO Omar Jorge, the banner change is accompanied by investments in store environment, pricing and a new loyalty program.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta’s First Duarte, CA, Store To Feature New Sushi Concept
The Latin grocer will offer hand-rolled sushi in flavors developed by in-house chefs.
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, National, Suppliers
Timberlake, Biel Join Protein Soda Brand Proda As Co-Founders
The goal is to take Proda into grocery, club and direct-to-consumer channels nationwide.
Posted inGrocery Research, Health & Wellness, International Foods, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Predicts Top Food And Beverage Trends For 2027
One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Michael W. Rice, Longtime Utz Leader And Chairman Emeritus, Dies At 84
Rice started young in the family business, unloading 100-pound burlap potato sacks in the summers beginning at age 11.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Marketing News, National, Suppliers
Bayer To Relaunch Alka-Seltzer Plus As Alka-Seltzer Cold
In addition to the new name, the company said it is offering lower-priced entry sizes.
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Suppliers, Sustainability News, West
Beach City Coffee Earns Compostable Certification For Bags
BPI certification provides third-party verification that the bags meet recognized ASTM standards for commercial compostability.
Posted inNew Products, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
Marzetti Expands New York Bakery Line With 3 New Breads
The new Baked Bites are the brand’s first entry into the frozen snacks category.
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Lidl, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers
Grocers Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals As Butterball Survey Shows Traditions Holding Firm
Butterball found that consumers are most looking forward to spending time with family, followed by the food and relaxing.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers
M&M’s, Marvel Team Up For Limited-Edition Mash-Up Packs
The packs feature the M&M’s Spokescandies dressed as Marvel characters.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, Private Label Brands
The Grocery Trip Starts Long Before Shoppers Enter The Store
Many consumers are pre-planning their trips with activities like reviewing promotions, comparing prices among retailers, checking loyalty offers and considering a private label alternative.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Pharmacy
Meijer Now Accepts Evermore OTC Cards For Medicare Customers
The cards are designed to make it easier for participating Medicare plan members to shop for approved health and wellness items.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News
IFPA’s Burns Calls For Collective Action In State Of Industry Keynote
“The future of fresh will not be shaped by one company, one country or one idea. It will be shaped by all of us,” she said.
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, West
99 Ranch Market Releases 1st Cookbook, ‘Did You Eat Yet?’
The e-book will be available in a hardcover format later this fall.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Butterball Refreshes Turkey Bacon With Smokier Flavor, New Look
The changes to Original Turkey Bacon and Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon were designed to give them a flavor and appearance closer to traditional bacon.
Posted inBakery News, National, New Products
Sara Lee, Mike’s Hot Honey Team Up On Limited-Time Half Loaf For The Bread Aisle
Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Sara Lee brand partners with Mike’s Hot Honey on a limited-time 12-ounce half loaf at a $2.69 SRP, now shipping to grocery retailers nationwide.