ReposiTrak is expanding its ReposiTrak Traceability Network to include food manufacturing companies as they prepare for growing demands from retail customers. The new manufacturing partners will use ReposiTrak to exchange FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains. The food manufacturers joining the network include a leading contract […]
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Private Label, Public Preference – How Diverse Consumers Are Shaping Store Brand Growth
Private label products have come a long way from their early reputation as plain, low-cost alternatives to national brands. Today, they represent a strategic pillar for retailers – offering differentiation, margin advantages and a way to build loyalty in an increasingly competitive grocery landscape. As inflation and economic uncertainty continue to influence consumer behavior, private […]
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NCA Adds Moss, Brandmeier To Scientific-Regulatory Affairs Team
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has added Julie Moss as VP of food safety and scientific affairs and Sarah Brandmeier as director of nutrition policy and scientific affairs. According to the association, their experience across federal agencies and the food industry will help the $54 billion confectionery industry navigate a complex regulatory landscape. “It is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National, News
Instacart Partners With WellTheory To Boost Autoimmune Care
WellTheory, a virtual care platform, has begun a partnership with Instacart to address a gap in autoimmune care – access to nutritious anti-inflammatory foods. The collaboration integrates Instacart Health Fresh Funds into WellTheory’s care model to let members buy recommended foods and improve health outcomes. Autoimmune patients face barriers to accessing the correct foods – […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Grocery Research, National, News
NFRA Report Highlights Frozen, Refrigerated Foods’ Role In Cutting Food Waste
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has released its 2025 Food Waste Insights Report, detailing how reducing food loss across the cold chain can deliver financial, operational and reputational benefits for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. The report reframes food waste as a business opportunity, showing that prevention improves margins, strengthens retailer trust and […]
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NFRA Report: Families Can Save $1.5K Annually By Reducing Food Waste
According to a new report from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), the average U.S. family discards $1,500 in groceries annually, contributing to $382 billion in surplus food generated each year nationwide. Utilizing data from the USDA and ReFED, the NFRA’s 2025 Food Waste Insights Report highlights that frozen and refrigerated foods are […]
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Family Dollar Joins DoorDash Platform For On-Demand Delivery
Family Dollar has begun a partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of convenience items and household goods from about 7,000 of its stores across the U.S. “At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve,” said Chris Hooks, president and […]
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The Kroger Co. To Close 3 Fulfillment Facilities As Part Of E-Commerce Plan Update
The Kroger Co. has updated its e-commerce plan following the announcement that it will shutter three fulfillment facilities in January and expand relationships with delivery partners. Kroger has identified opportunities to optimize its fulfillment network by closing facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; Frederick, Maryland; and Groveland, Florida, while monitoring performance at the remaining facilities. Kroger […]
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Pilot Program Highlights Benefits Of Frozen Produce
Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Instacart have released the findings of a pilot program that expanded access to fruits and vegetables for families with lower incomes by including frozen produce as an option. Conducted as an extension of PHA’s flagship Good Food at Home program, the effort […]
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GrubMarket Acquires Procurant For Fresh Produce Supply Chain
GrubMarket has acquired Los Gatos, California-based Procurant, a software-as-a-service platform that streamlines fresh procurement, order management and regulatory compliance for the fresh food supply chain. Founded in 2018 by CEO Eric Peters, Procurant was created as a cloud-native alternative to legacy procurement systems. The platform supports real-time collaboration, operational efficiency and end-to-end visibility across the […]
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Tropicana Brands Group Appoints Chibe As CEO
Tropicana Brands Group has appointed Paul Chibe as CEO, while Glen Walter will remain with the company in an advisory role through the end of the year. “We are excited to welcome Paul as TBG’s new CEO and look forward to working with him to build the company’s next chapter of growth and value creation,” […]
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Taylor Farms Acquires Natures Way Foods
Taylor Farms has acquired Natures Way Foods, a U.K.-based fresh prepared food manufacturer that specializes in the supply of fresh food supporting retail and foodservice customers. Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms and Natures Way Foods will collaborate to share best practices rooted in their commitment to quality, innovation, food safety and sustainability. Together, they will accelerate […]
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Ibotta Launches LiveLift For CPG Brands
Ibotta has introduced LiveLift, a tool designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands measure and optimize their promotional campaigns and achieve profitable revenue growth. Multiple brands, including Liquid Death, Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Hain Celestial, took part in campaigns during the tool’s pilot phase. “LiveLift brings the principles of performance marketing such as flexibility and […]
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Instacart Adds New AI Solutions To Help Grocers
Instacart has launched AI Solutions, a new suite of enterprise offerings designed to help grocers of all sizes compete in an artificial intelligence-first world. Built specifically for the complexity of grocery, the solutions extend Instacart’s technology across online storefronts, store shelves and shopping carts – helping retailers deliver more personalized shopping experiences through AI. “AI […]
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Instacart, PHA Deliver 10M Produce Servings To Families Nationwide
Instacart and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) have shared a major milestone – together, they have connected families across the country to 10 million servings of produce. In addition, Good Food at Home, PHA’s nutrition security program, has delivered fruits and vegetables to the doors of more than 17,000 people in 12 cities. Prior […]
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Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights
Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]
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IFPA Calls For Momentum After Government Reopening
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomes Congress’s overdue action to reopen the federal government, which helps restore stability to the essential programs that sustain America’s food system. “Congressional gridlock put 48 million Americans at risk of losing access to fresh fruits and vegetables. With government operations restored, critical nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]
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NGA, FMI Applaud Government Reopening, Highlight Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry have applauded Congress for reopening the government and funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through 2026. Throughout the shutdown, independent grocers stepped up to fill the void when SNAP benefits were disrupted. Across the country, local grocers kept their doors open, partnered with […]
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Simbe Commemorates 10 Years Of Tally The Robot
Simbe is commemorating 10 years since introducing Tally, an autonomous shelf-scanning robot that has become a tool for retailers across grocery, mass merchandise, club and specialty formats. Tally operates in 10 countries and nearly a dozen sectors, serving nearly 50 global retail leaders, regional innovators and high-service independents alike. Simbe remains the only platform combining […]