The Kraft Heinz Not Company has debuted NotHotDogs and NotSausages, the first plant-based Oscar Mayer offerings and the first plant-based meat innovation from the joint venture between The Kraft Heinz Co. and TheNotCompany. The U.S. plant-based market is projected to skyrocket from $8.3 billion in 2023 to $19 billion by 2030. However, plant-based hot dogs […]
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Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Encourages Biden To Help Reel In Credit Card Fees
In her response to the State of the Union Address on March 7, FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin encouraged President Joe Biden to focus on solutions instead of politics. Sarasin’s statement began by acknowledging that Biden covered a “variety of issues affecting Americans across the country, including economic issues.” […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Report: Shoppers Want To Add Produce To Meal Occasions
Consumers want to incorporate produce into more meal occasions, reduce produce waste and learn more about the nutritional value of fresh foods, identifying opportunities for growth within this fresh retail department. These were among the findings of the “Power of Produce 2024″ report, released March 8 by FMI – The Food Industry Association during the Southeast […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National
Aldi Plans To Add 800 New Stores By 2028
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has shared plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028 through a combination of new openings and store conversions. As a key part of its plans, Aldi also announced the completion of its acquisition of Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners, which will drive significant growth in the Southeast […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
Report: Meat Department Posts Strong Start To Year
The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.55 in January, up 1.2 percent from year-on-year, according to a recent Circana and 210 Analytics report. Processed meat tends to have the higher prices, but its average price per pound decreased for bacon, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Three Regional Grocers Establish Instacart Storefronts
Recent retailer additions to the Instacart Storefront, which is billed as an affordable way for grocers of all sizes to get online and add e-commerce to their websites, include Canseco’s Market, Harps Foods and Price Chopper. “Instacart Storefront offers our team the opportunity to easily configure and deploy a custom-branded website, particularly as we continue […]
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FMI Backs Bill To Address Food Traceability Rule Challenges
FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the introduction of the “Food Traceability Enhancement Act” in the U.S. House by Reps. Scott Franklin (R-FL), Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) that would address key implementation and compliance challenges with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Traceability Rule. The legislation would make targeted improvements […]
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Report: Frozen Foods Can Help Family Budgets, Meals
Citing their convenience and affordability, the latest Atomik survey by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association found that frozen foods contribute to healthy meals. Parents find frozen foods to be a particularly valuable tool for meal planning and rising grocery costs. A significant portion (76 percent) of parents surveyed agree the products help them […]