The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has released its 2025 Food Waste Insights Report, detailing how reducing food loss across the cold chain can deliver financial, operational and reputational benefits for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. The report reframes food waste as a business opportunity, showing that prevention improves margins, strengthens retailer trust and […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Partners With Chefs, Fishwise On Seafood Sustainability
H-E-B has partnered with celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver to promote seafood sustainability and their new book, “The Blue Food Cookbook.” The retailer also is working with sustainable seafood consultancy Fishwise to strengthen its sourcing standards. The cookbook, released in October, was written by Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Amazon Return Kiosks To 68 Stores
Winn-Dixie is expanding Amazon return kiosks to 68 stores across 23 Florida counties, building on a pilot program at 20 stores in the Jacksonville area, including in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties. “We’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from customers using Amazon return kiosks in our North Florida stores, and that response has inspired us […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Finance News, Midwest, News
Coborn’s Market & Table To Add Restaurant Concepts
Coborn’s has begun a culinary partnership with Twin Cities Chef David Fhima, who will introduce three food-court-style restaurant concepts inside the Coborn’s Market & Table store opening in March in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, The Buttered Tin will have a full standalone restaurant within the store. The offerings are key components of Coborn’s “grocerant” model, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Davis Food Co-op Uses ECRS’ CATAPULT To Battle Food Insecurity
Davis Food Co-op is using ECRS’ CATAPULT solutions to empower and elevate its community impact initiatives by fighting food insecurity in Yolo County, California. On Nov. 3, the co-op launched an initiative designed to deliver relief and sustainable support for those most impacted by rising food insecurity. “It is during these times of hardship that we pull together […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Supply Chain News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. To Close 3 Fulfillment Facilities As Part Of E-Commerce Plan Update
The Kroger Co. has updated its e-commerce plan following the announcement that it will shutter three fulfillment facilities in January and expand relationships with delivery partners. Kroger has identified opportunities to optimize its fulfillment network by closing facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, while monitoring performance at the remaining facilities. Kroger […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Frozen Food, Grocery Research, National, News
Pilot Program Highlights Benefits Of Frozen Produce
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Instacart have released the findings of a pilot program that expanded access to fruits and vegetables for families with lower incomes by including frozen produce as an option. Conducted as an extension of PHA’s flagship Good Food at Home program, the effort […]
Posted inDairy News, Grocery Research, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Introduces Flavored Butter Products For Thanksgiving
SpartanNash has introduced four varieties of flavored butter to help customers prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, it partnered with Talker Research on a new survey, finding that butter is essential for holiday cooking. SpartanNash stores – including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market – and select independent wholesale customers are […]
Posted inMarketing News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, News
Ibotta Launches LiveLift For CPG Brands
Ibotta has introduced LiveLift, a tool designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands measure and optimize their promotional campaigns and achieve profitable revenue growth. Multiple brands, including Liquid Death, Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Hain Celestial, took part in campaigns during the tool’s pilot phase. “LiveLift brings the principles of performance marketing such as flexibility and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers
Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Fareway, News
Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards
Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]
Posted inC-Store News, Grocery Research, National, News
Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights
Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, National, News
Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National, News
Simbe Commemorates 10 Years Of Tally The Robot
Simbe is commemorating 10 years since introducing Tally, an autonomous shelf-scanning robot that has become a tool for retailers across grocery, mass merchandise, club and specialty formats. Tally operates in 10 countries and nearly a dozen sectors, serving nearly 50 global retail leaders, regional innovators and high-service independents alike. Simbe remains the only platform combining […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Research, National, News
Total Online Grocery Sales Reach $11.6B In October
U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members
Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
ECRS, Ricoh Partner For Onsite Service Of Self-Checkout Solutions
ECRS has begun a strategic partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a provider of digital workplace services and information management, that will bring onsite service and support to ECRS’s self-checkout products, enhancing reliability and customer satisfaction across retail environments. Through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and its extensive service network and expertise in managed services, ECRS customers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Launches Upside Pay For Instant Cash Back
Giant Eagle Inc. has expanded its partnership with Upside by launching Upside Pay across all of its stores. The secure mobile payment option gives shoppers instant cash back at the register – no receipt uploads required – while helping Giant Eagle strengthen customer loyalty and drive measurable sales growth. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Food Stores, News, West
AFS Expands Instacart Solutions To Member Retailers, Banners
Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) is bringing Instacart’s white-label e-commerce solutions Storefront and Storefront Pro to its owned and operated banners, including Fresh Market, Lin’s and Macey’s, and independent member stores, including Broulim’s, Davis Food & Drug, Kent’s and Lee’s, providing them with e-commerce and retail media capabilities “We’re excited to partner with AFS to […]