Driverless Delivery Trucks Quickly Becoming a Reality
Autonomous trucks with an empty driver’s seat may sound futuristic and far-off, but they’re already on the roads making deliveries in Arkansas and Ontario. Next stop? Kroger, in Dallas.
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Carrefour Aims for Era of Profitability
Grocery giant Carrefour is shifting its focus from growth to profitability – and other companies may want to follow suit, according to industry executives.
International Cuisine, Natural Ingredients Could Define 2023
A new report suggests healthful ingredients, indulgent dishes, and exotic international cuisine could dominate menus in the months ahead. Cozymeal’s 23 Food Trends for 2023 report made it clear that products catering to the health …
New Technology Could Revolutionize Food-Allergen Testing
Stocking Sustainable Brands is Key to Preventing Trade Downs
The importance of offering sustainable products is hard to overstate — seven out of 10 consumers find sustainability more important today than they did two years ago, and more than half consider it “very important” according to Glow’s 2023 US Brand Sustainability Benchmark Report.
Top Trends from Expo West Include Evolving Plant-Based Protein
Natural Products Expo West 2023 put plant-based innovation on display. Here’s a look at the trends that were most apparent.
In the Age of Self-Checkout, Great Employees Can Offer Standout Experiences
Convenience is an important aspect of the modern retail landscape, from self-checkout lines to completely cashier-free stores, but frontline associates can still define the experience — particularly in grocery.
Report: Global Salt Consumption Spiraling Out of Control
The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce worldwide dietary salt consumption by 30% by 2025, but a report issued this month by the U.N. agency admits the plan is woefully off track. Sodium is …
How Food Processing Companies Can Build a Resilient Supply Chain
Is AI the Future of Grocery Customer Service?
AI is the future of food retail. A recent study found that the global AI-in-retail market was worth $8.4 billion in 2022 and will jump to nearly $46 billion by 2032.
America’s Top 5 Grocery Loyalty Programs in 2023
As food prices continue to rise in these economically uncertain times, value is at the forefront of many consumers’ minds and grocery loyalty programs are more important than ever. But which grocery loyalty programs do consumers value most?
The Food Industry’s ‘Unique Vulnerabilities’ to Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks at food companies have sounded alarms throughout the industry, leaving many businesses wondering when they will be attacked.
Report: Less Than Half of Consumers Grocery Shop In-Store
Walking into a grocery store used to be how most people bought groceries, but now only 44% of consumers do most of their shopping on premises.
C-stores Innovating Foodservice Offerings
Convenience-store operators are embracing creativity. According to the National Association of Convenience Stores, 70% of C-store leaders say innovating foodservice offerings is a top priority. C-store customers seem ready for the innovation as well. …
How Omnichannel Experiences Build Loyalty
Providing a seamless experience is more than one great transaction—it’s using omnichannel opportunities to meet shoppers wherever they are.
Another City Bans Junk Food at Supermarket Checkout
Perris, California has become the second U.S. city to ban junk food at supermarket checkouts, replacing sugary snacks with healthier alternatives.
The Future of Digital Grocery is Data-Driven
Now that digital grocery has become normalized, future growth will depend on creating a service that can stand out from the competition.
3 Emerging Technologies About to Reshape Food Retail
Tech companies are transforming grocery retail with innovative solutions to common problems in the checkout aisle, on store shelves, and beyond.
Free Decatur Supermarket Shuttle Drives Shoppers to Publix
City officials in Decatur, Georgia have partnered with Publix to test out a free electric shuttle that drives shoppers to the supermarket following the closure of a downtown Kroger location.
NA Drinks & Wings Win Super Bowl Sunday
Chicken wings are cheap and beer is expensive. Amid inflation, brands need an omnichannel approach to reach consumers, especially as it relates to snacking.
Weakened Chicken Demand Pummels Tyson
Tyson Foods’ first quarter earnings missed Wall Street estimates as improved beef and pork supplies weakened demand for chicken, the company said. And chief financial officer John R. Tyson said the next quarter also will …
The Delicious State of Pizza in 2023
In honor of National Pizza Day, The Food Institute took a deep dive into the state of pizza to see how it may fare in 2023.
Breakfast Costs Continue to Climb
Americans may have to start rethinking breakfast as eggs flirt with $5 a dozen and with orange juice prices set to jump because of a poor Florida citrus crop and low cold storage stocks. “Even …
Are Drive-Thru Grocery Stores the Future of Food Retail?
Addie’s, a new drive-up grocery store, just opened its first location in Norwood, Massachusetts, where shoppers will never need to step foot inside.
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Taking Stock: The Current State of Plant-Based
This industry review looks back on the major sales figures and trends that shaped the state of plant-based over the past year.
Canned Seafood Making Serious Comeback
Most canned seafood is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins, adding healthy benefits to nearly any meal.
Retail Expert: Proper Forecasting Will be Vital in 2023
A top executive with S&P Global Ratings said proper forecasting will be imperative for retailers this year, as fading uncertainty enables new opportunities.
Plant-Based Meal Kits Keep Growing
As pandemic demand for meal subscription services dwindles, the industry continues to evolve — for better or worse. Could plant-based varieties boost overall market growth in the year ahead?
America’s Top 3 Grocery Stores Ranked by Consumers
Aldi was named America’s most popular grocery store overall, but it wasn’t the favorite among every demographic, according to a recent poll.
Expert: Price Hikes Could Moderate this Year
Consumers could be getting a break with companies like Conagra Brands, maker of Hunt’s ketchup and other popular packaged groceries, pulling back on price hikes following last year’s worst inflation in four decades. In its …
Video Analytics Reshaping Supermarket Experience
Experts believe that video analytics will soon define grocery, from checkout-free shopping to efficient stocking.
CEO Sees Extensive ‘Runway’ for Healthier Plant-Based Snacks
The founder of That’s it, a functional snack brand, feels that there’s a significant runway within the plant-based category, especially for healthier-for-you snacks.
Survey: Consumers Already Bracing for Recession
Though experts still are split on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting moves will plunge the economy into a recession, consumers apparently aren’t waiting for the official figures, already trimming their grocery bills and choice …
3 Keys to Discount Grocers’ Recent Success
Mainstream grocers can learn priceless lessons from successful off-price brands like Aldi, according to one industry analyst. Chief among those lessons is the value of growing private-label offerings.
In-Store Bakeries Offer Opportunities for Sweet Success
In-store bakery performance is on the rise, with a whopping 95% of shoppers eating a bakery item at least occasionally and 63% doing so weekly, according to a new FMI report. The report, which explored …
Experts: ‘Veganuary’ Offers Big Opportunity for Food Businesses
Experts say restaurants and food manufacturers can capitalize on the “Veganuary” movement even without making significant investments.