Initial availability is at Whole Foods Market nationwide and online at Target and Amazon.
Category: Health & Wellness
The Shelby Report covers health and wellness for grocery retailers nationwide, from better-for-you products and natural and organic trends to supplements, functional foods and supplier announcements. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inPharmacy, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite Pharmacies Offer Low-Cost Diabetes Supplies In NJ Initiative
The goal is to serve residents who are uninsured, underinsured or experiencing financial hardship.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, News
Circana: GLP-1 Users Reshape Grocery Spending With Focus On Protein, Portions
The mix of products in users’ carts keeps changing the longer they stay on the medications, the research revealed.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Announces 2027 Board, Chaired By Walmart’s Himes
The board’s goal, according to Himes, is to “create meaningful impact that improves lives and families around the world.”
Posted inSuppliers, Center Store, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Cargill Launches Craftiva, A Reduced-Sugar Consumer Brand
The syrups and sweetener packets are designed for consumers who want to cut back on sugar, not cut it out.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Mondelēz Takes Majority Stake In Better-For-You Brand Undercover Snacks
Undercover will operate as a standalone business within Mondelēz’s North America Ventures unit, alongside brands like Perfect Snacks, Tate’s Bake Shop and Hu Chocolate.
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Hoboken Farms Expands Clean-Label Lineup With New Pizza Sauce
After initial availability at Stew Leonard’s and Amazon, the seed oil-free sauce will be available for grocers to sell nationwide.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ShopRite Offers Another Round Of Starter Kits For GLP-1 Users
The kits are a free, limited-time resource for customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Better Care Services With General Medicine’s Healthcare Store
The General Medicine platform brings services from multiple third-party providers into a single catalog for customer convenience.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Aisle Watch, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, News
Expo West Forecasts 17 Trends Shaping Natural Products In 2027
Among the trends, Gen Z’s “treat culture” is fueling small, attainable luxuries like premium pantry staples and café-style latte mixes.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Wegmans, Tops Participating In Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24
Tops offers the disposal bins year-round at nearly all its stores.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, National, Produce News, Store News
Foundation For Fresh Produce Deepens Ties With Retail Dietitians
The goal is provide RDs with the tools, insights and partnerships that help people eat more fruits and vegetables, FFP says.
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 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 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 inGrocers Give, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest, West
Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, SCAN Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans With Grocery Benefit
The plans will be available in six counties in Texas and three in Arizona.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Produce News, Sustainability News
Busch’s Marks 28 Years Of School Tours With Mr. Pat
Pat Grimes, a longtime Busch’s team member who has led the tours since the beginning, makes the tours an interactive learning experience.