Grocery Industry News: Retail & Supply Chain Updates
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Grocery TV’s Retail Media Network Expanding In NYC

New York City supermarket chains D’Agostino and Gristedes are now available on Grocery TV, an in-store digital advertising network. ‘”This expansion not only enhances our reach but also gives our NYC-based agency partners and brands the opportunity to experience Grocery TV firsthand,” said Marlow Nickell, CEO of Grocery TV. With the additions, Grocery TV will […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Ahold Delhaize Omnichannel Brands Coming To DoorDash

Ahold Delhaize USA has announced an agreement with DoorDash to offer an additional on-demand grocery delivery marketplace to customers at each of its omnichannel brands. DoorDash is already available in nearly all markets Ahold Delhaize USA brands serve, with the service live for most customers at Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford and Stop & […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest

Via Instacart, Hy-Vee Adds Same-Day Grocery Delivery

Hy-Vee has expanded a partnership with Instacart to integrate its fulfillment capabilities for same-day delivery into the grocer’s owned and operated websites and apps. Instacart’s Fulfillment as a Service offering makes it easy for retailers to plug the fulfillment technology into their e-commerce via API, integrating with storefronts and brand identity.  Retailers can choose from […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Executive News, Northeast

Trion Industries Mourns Passing Of President

Trion Industries has announced the death of President John Thalenfeld, who died unexpectedly Feb 4. Thalenfeld, 67, was the son of company founder David Thalenfeld. “All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss,” the company said in a statement. “The corporation’s officers, management and […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Southwest, Sustainability News

Free Nutrition Education Tops Natural Grocers’ ESG Report

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has released its environmental, social and governance (ESG) report for fiscal year 2023.  In its third annual ESG report, the specialty retailer emphasizes its support for practices that promote environmental sustainability, human health and community well-being, including new product standards. Founded in 1955, the retailer said it believes that […]

Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West

Side Delights Updates Bakeables Packaging Design

Side Delights Bakeables has debuted its Bakeables microwaveable side dish in a new package that coordinates with its updated Side Delights portfolio of potatoes. “For a decade, Side Delights Bakeables have offered the perfect solution for shoppers seeking healthy, affordable meals for their time-crunched lifestyles,” said Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network. […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, Northeast

Boosted By ‘Head Start,’ PDL Keeps Driving Tech Forward

Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) drives the digital and eCommerce innovation, technology and expertise for the retail brands of Ahold Delhaize USA – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co., Hannaford Supermarkets and Stop & Shop. Originally known as Peapod Online Grocer or simply Peapod, the company was founded in 1989 and operated independently until Ahold […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast

Elmhurst 1925 Introduces First Plant-Based Sour Cream Pouch

Elmhurst 1925 has launched its new sour cream, marking the brand’s evolution from a dairy-free beverage brand to a plant-based food company. As Elmhurst grows its plant-based offerings, a dairy-free sour cream alternative is a natural addition to its product lineup. Made with minimal ingredients, this is a replacement for dairy-based sour cream that can improve […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Bonton Farms, Kroger Address South Dallas Food Deserts

Grocery Connect, a new initiative from Bonton Farms, is offering fee-free delivery of groceries ordered online for pickup at designated, staffed centers in food desert communities of South Dallas. Powered by Kroger Delivery, the first of three Bonton Farms’ Grocery Connect ordering and pickup points in the community has opened in the South Dallas Fair […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Instacart Expands Online SNAP Acceptance For Grocery Delivery

Instacart has announced a series of retail expansions that will allow customers to use SNAP benefits to shop online for groceries for same-day delivery from Food City, Gordon Food Service, Hy-Vee, Schnucks and additional Kroger banners. Instacart now offers online SNAP acceptance from more than 170 retail banners spanning more than 14,000 stores, reaching 96 […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast

C-P Flexible Packaging Introduces Intelligraphix Systems

C-P Flexible Packaging, a York, Pennsylvania-based company in the flexible packaging industry, has introduced Intelligraphix Systems, a new division specializing in prepress, platemaking and color management services designed for flexographic printers. To ensure precision and efficiency from design to print, Intelligraphix Systems offers a suite of prepress services, including art file optimization, extended gamut preparation, flexographic platemaking […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast

Stew Leonard’s Introduce New Recipes Through Invafresh Platform

Stew Leonard’s has expanded its relationship with Invafresh to include recipe management capabilities. “When it came to optimizing our store operations, strengthening our relationship with Invafresh was the right decision given the measurable success we’ve seen with their technology,” said Rich Dibble, VP of culinary operations for Stew Leonard’s. “For our team members, Invafresh will […]

Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Midwest

Cheerios Brings Back Heart-Shaped Cereal, New Packaging

Cheerios is bringing back its heart-shaped Cheerios in honor of American Heart Month with new packaging, featuring names of those who may inspire customers to make heart healthy choices. In addition to special-edition boxes with names like “Mom,” “Friend,” “Grandparents” and “Family” in English and Spanish available throughout February, consumers can also order personalized yellow boxes […]

Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest

Hiland Dairy Cultured Products Sport New-Look Packaging

Hiland Dairy recently unveiled new packaging with colorful, high-quality graphics for its cultured products, including cottage cheese, sour cream and dips. Launched in December, the packaging will begin appearing soon on store shelves. Shoppers will note the farmer-owned ribbon now sits atop the Hiland logo, set against the backdrop of the rolling green hills of […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Store Boosts Curbside Services Via Phononic Tech

ShopRite has implemented Phononic’s 2nd Generation Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) freezer and refrigerator totes to pick, store and stage online orders and save space at one of its stores in New York. The HFC-free, cooled totes also operate without traditional refrigerants, using technology that is more sustainable and cost effective. According to Phononic, advancements in […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News

Publix Removes Invasive Plants From Florida Everglades

Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetlands in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system.  The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West

Element[AL] Introduces Aluminum Bottles To Wine Industry

From the California-based Bogle Family Wine Collection, Element[AL] Wines has introduced new 750 ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, infinitely recyclable and are made in the shape of a traditional wine bottle. The Element[AL] portfolio is available in 100 percent recyclable aluminum bottles with four varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Pinot Noir. Each […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

NCR Voyix Launches Next Generation Self-Checkout Solution

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next generation self-checkout solution powered by NCR Voyix Commerce Platform. The NCR Voyix Next Generation Self-Checkout Solution caters to changing shopper journeys, drives inclusion of demographics and payments and provides a modern software-as-a-service technology stack with a fabric-like hardware approach. The SaaS application stack is managed by NCR Voyix Edge, which […]