Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are among the key barriers to improving the grocery experience, according to a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. The study, which surveyed 346 high-volume store leaders and corporate level customer experience […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Offering Delivery Without Prime Membership
Previously available only to Prime members, Amazon is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to customers in all U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is offered. “All customers can order groceries online for delivery or pickup from Amazon Fresh across the U.S. – with Whole Foods Market coming soon – even if they […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Pioneers Plastic Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce reusable plastic containers for bananas. The invention aims to transform industry standards for the leading fruit in fresh produce, while reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG, Upside Plan Profit-Generation Opportunities
Upside has begun a new partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. that will further expand the technology company’s growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide and open opportunities for profit generation for AWG members. “Grocers across the nation are actively seeking innovative avenues to boost profits while catering to the preferences of their customer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Taps Instacart’s FoodStorm For Catering Services
Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Instacart to launch FoodStorm, an order management system, to help streamline catering operations and modernize the handling of holiday inventory across the grocer’s more than 400 locations. Sprouts is now accepting pre-orders for the holiday season through its website, app and in-store with FoodStorm’s OMS. The addition of the […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Introduces New Resealable Can
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water will share a rebrand of its full product line to illustrate the beverage’s qualities and support its positioning as a brand for active lifestyles and athletes. Perfect Hydration is a water option for athletes, having been named the official water of the NOBULL CrossFit Games earlier this year, with a 9.5+ […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Sustainability News
Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 ESG Report
The Kraft Heinz Co. released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, sharing progress toward its goals through new innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the company’s three key pillars – healthy living and community support, environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing. “As we work to lead the future of food, we strive to do so responsibly. […]
Posted inSustainability News, National
General Mills, Walmart Collaborate On Regenerative Agriculture
General Mills, Walmart and Sam’s Club have begun a collaboration to help accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture on 600,000 acres in the U.S. by 2030. This represents the approximate number of acres General Mills engages to source key ingredients for its products sold through Walmart and Sam’s Club. Projects will be supported through grants administered […]