The National Grocers Association has welcomed House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business Administration’s focus on promoting competitive markets, expanding consumer choice and supporting small business growth and ownership. According to a Congressional Research Service summary, the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal […]
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Circana: AI, Social Media Reshape Discovery
The brands breaking through are the ones meeting consumers where they are: balancing health with enjoyment.
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NACS Adds 6 New Hires Across Regulatory, Content, Design Roles
NACS has added six new hires to its team across regulatory and policy, content, design and marketing roles.
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NCA Video Series Earns 6 Telly Awards For Confectionery Storytelling
Two of the National Confectioners Association’s original video series, The Sweet Life: Season 3 and Sweet Land of Liberty, earned a combined six honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, judged by more than 250 experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and major television […]
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Ahold Delhaize Nominates Mesrobian To Supervisory Board
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Edmond Mesrobian for appointment to its supervisory board, which will propose his appointment to the shareholders on a date soon to be announced. Mesrobian is an American national and an experienced technology and digital leader who has held senior executive roles in global retail and technology-driven companies. He most recently served […]
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Federal Judge Strikes Down SNAP Food Restriction Waivers In 5 States
A federal judge vacated USDA approval of SNAP food restriction waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia, halting the pilot programs.
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Survey: 70% Of Low-Income Parents Worry About Affording Groceries
New national research commissioned by No Kid Hungry finds that 70 percent of parents living on low incomes worry they will have to choose between paying bills and buying healthy food for their kids, as inflation and grocery prices reach new highs. The polling underscores the impact of last summer’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition […]
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ADUSA Joining Kroger, Hy-Vee To Host Nourishing Change In ’27
The initiative brings together leaders from across multiple organizations and industries to improve health outcomes.
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Instacart Debuts Shoppable Video Feed For Advertisers
The experience allows customers to scroll, discover and shop meal ideas with a simple add‑to‑cart functionality.
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Apple & Eve Kicks Off Summer With Soccer-Inspired Juice Boxes
New packaging celebrates summer soccer season with jersey-inspired juice boxes and trivia Apple & Eve, the Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based 100 percent juice box brand, has rolled out soccer-inspired packaging on grocery shelves across the country. The limited-edition Apple, Very Berry and Fruit Punch juice boxes are designed to tap into the excitement surrounding soccer […]
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KinderFarms Launches ‘Kids Deserve Less’ Campaign, Brand Overhaul
KinderFarms has launched its “Kids Deserve Less” campaign to communicate the idea that modern parenting and children’s products have “lost the plot” on what actually matters. The Los Angeles-based wellness brand also has undergone a full brand redesign as part of the campaign. According to KinderFarms, the campaign and product redesign are built around one […]
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Former Whole Foods VP Hosting ‘Grocery Nerds’ Podcast
The show will be available on Heritage Radio Network and The Food Institute’s platforms.
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Kraft Heinz Restructures Into 3 Regions, Combines Procurement, Supply Chain
Kraft Heinz has announced changes to its global operating structure designed to accelerate growth, sharpen focus, and more effectively deploy resources. Effective July 1, the company will reorganize into three regions: North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, and Emerging Markets. Marcel Regis will become regional president of Emerging Markets (combining Asia Emerging Markets and […]
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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
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Ahold Delhaize Nominates Peters For CEO Of U.S. Division
Ahold Delhaize’s supervisory board has nominated Claire Peters to become the next CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and member of the management board of Ahold Delhaize. Peters will join the company on Sept. 8 as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. Her appointment to the management board is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General […]
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Relex Survey: 61% Of Consumers Changing Grocery Spend As Costs Climb
A new survey from Relex Solutions finds that 61 percent of consumers have changed how much food they purchase due to higher grocery prices, with shoppers making deliberate tradeoffs across categories. The Relex State of Supply Chain Consumer Pulse survey of 1,000 consumers across the U.S. and U.K. reveals that nearly half (46 percent) have […]
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Utz Survey: 62% Of Americans Snack Daily During The Summer
The survey of more than 2,500 U.S. consumers reveals the habits and occasions that define how Americans snack from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Online Grocery Sustains 20% Growth As Fulfillment Reshapes Market
U.S. online grocery sales have sustained more than 20 percent year‑over‑year growth for six consecutive quarters through the first quarter of 2026, driven by ultra‑fast delivery and sub‑same‑day ship‑to‑home of fresh groceries, according to the ongoing Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey. Online’s share of total grocery spending has climbed from less than 15 percent […]
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Survey: 91% Of Shoppers Say Fresh Departments Drive Trust In Grocery
Fresh departments are the leading signal of store reliability for U.S. grocery shoppers, according to new research from Logile.
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FMI Report: 92% Of U.S. Households Have Store Brands
Store brands have become a fixture in American homes, with 92 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers having private brand products in their homes – up from 89 percent last year – according to new consumer research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Private brand dollar sales rose 2.8 percent year over year, outpacing national […]