Independent grocery stores have long been a staple of rural America. However, according to a new study by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), the rise of dollar stores poses a threat to these independent grocers. Economists from ERS, North Dakota State University and the University of Connecticut recently investigated the implications of the growth […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Simbe Introduces Mobile Application, Virtual Tour Capabilities
As a majority of retailers embrace in-store technologies that improve business and store team performance, Simbe has introduced new product capabilities. This is one of Simbe’s largest software updates to date and extends the value of its web platform – as the only platform with proven results at scale used by dozens of retailers across three continents. The first solution, Simbe Mobile, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Beaver Street Fisheries, iFoodDS Partner On Seafood Traceability Initiative
Beaver Street Fisheries and iFoodDS have introduced a proof-of-concept project to connect the seafood supply chain from producers to distributors to food service and grocery retail customers. The iFoodDS Trace Exchange with IBM Food Trust platform enables this connectivity, allowing Beaver Street Fisheries and its supplier network to capture, store and share data required by […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National
Instacart, Northwell Health Expand Access To Food For Patients, Staff
Instacart and Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, have begun a partnership through the Instacart Health initiative to use Instacart’s platform and products to expand access to nutritious food, inspire sustainable healthy choices and scale food as health programs to reach diverse Northwell communities. “Raising health is more than the care Northwell provides in our hospitals and […]
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NGA Foundation Reveals 2024 Scholarship Recipients
The NGA Foundation has announced the 22 recipients of its 2024 scholarship program, provided by donors and affiliate groups. “The foundation is honored to play a role in advancing the education of the food industry’s next generation of leaders,” said NGA Foundation’s VP Chelsea Matzen. “This year’s recipients demonstrate a passion for serving their communities. […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, Frozen Food, National
Report: NFRA Reveals Consumers’ Preferences, Nostalgia Linked To Ice Cream
To commemorate National Ice Cream Month in July as well as National Ice Cream Day on July 21, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Food Association (NFRA) has shared new survey data highlighting America’s affection for ice cream. The findings reveal that consumers favor traditional ice cream made from simple, natural ingredients and classic flavors, while […]
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June Online Grocery Sales Total $7.7B, Up 8% From 2023
The U.S. online grocery market finished June with $7.7 billion in monthly sales, an 8 percent increase over last year. Delivery sales surged after aggressive promotions last month, ship-to-home posted strong results due to increased spending per order and pickup held steady year-over-year, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded June 30-31. During June, […]
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FMI Study Assesses Impact Of Selling Wine At Grocery
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released a new report that explores whether allowing grocery stores in Tennessee to sell wine eight years ago led to liquor store closures and changes in state sales tax revenues. Through the creation of a “synthetic” Tennessee, the report by Vincenzina Caputo of Michigan State University examines what would […]