Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, Catalina has continued to monitor its Buyer Intelligence Platform to track the pandemic’s impact on buying behavior at grocery stores across the U.S. Many categories that experienced high growth during the pandemic’s first year have retreated partially, but remain […]
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IRI Shows Meat Navigated Pandemic Better Than Other Departments
To Jonna Parker, many of the macro disruptions in the food ecosystem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have actually favored meat. “I would argue no department changed as much for American consumers than meat,” said Parker, principal of fresh foods at IRI. Her remarks came during a virtual presentation that covered the latest data IRI has […]
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Kroger, NVIDIA To Release AI-Enabled Applications And Services
The Kroger Co. and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services. Kroger and NVIDIA will build an AI lab and demonstration center to expand Kroger’s freshness initiatives, improve shipping logistics and create a better shopping experience in stores through digital twin simulations — virtual models designed to […]
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Qualities To Look For When Choosing Antimicrobial Fruit/Vegetable Wash
by Jill Hollingsworth / VP, Food Safety and Retail Industry Relations, Ecolab We all know the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. But foodborne illness, outbreaks and recalls have consumers, retailers, produce growers and regulatory authorities concerned about the safety of these products. The challenges inherent in fresh produce safety are different from most […]
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5 Questions For Ted Balistreri
The co-owner of Milwaukee-based Sendik’s Food Market and NGA’s new board chair shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers. 1. The pandemic, a widespread labor shortage, supply chain issues, high fuel prices and now conflict in eastern Europe have created a perfect storm that’s […]
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New NGA Initiatives Offer Industry Insight, Analytics To Independents
At this writing, the 2022 NGA Show has just come to a close. Another successful gathering has fortified retailers, wholesalers and suppliers with the insights, best practices and forward-thinking guidance they need to thrive in today’s competitive grocery marketplace. This year’s show, held at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was also the […]
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FMI Calls Upon Treasury Department To Help With Coin Circulation
FMI – The Food Industry Association joined several other associations representing retailers of all sizes and financial institutions in sending a letter to Janet Yellen, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary, calling for the agency to leverage its resources to raise awareness about the need for increased coin circulation. The country continues to face ongoing coin circulation […]
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IDDBA Announces Special Guest Line Up For 2022 Expo
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has released the special guest line up for IDDBA 2022. Top leadership and motivational experts as well as world-renowned entertainers will take center stage during the show, scheduled for June 5-7 in Atlanta, Georgia. “As we look forward to once again bringing our IDDBA community back together, we are […]