U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]
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NFRA Elects New Officers, Directors For 2026 Board
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected officers for 2025-26 at its annual board of directors meeting Oct. 18 and board members at the annual membership meeting during the NFRA Convention. Bill Kynast, Chobani’s SVP of sales, will chair the board. Kynast has served on the NFRA Board of Directors since 2019 and previously […]
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NRS Integrates With Grubhub For Grocery Delivery, Pickup
Independent grocers in National Retail Solutions’ (NRS) nationwide point-of-sale (POS) network can offer customers remote ordering for delivery or in-store pick-up through the Grubhub app. “We are tremendously excited to announce our integration with Grubhub,” said Elie Y. Katz, president and CEO of NRS. “This partnership empowers our NRS retailers, which are predominantly neighborhood convenience […]
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NGA Opposes Settlement Proposed By Visa, Mastercard
The National Grocers Association (NGA), an original plaintiff in the Visa and Mastercard class action suit filed in 2005, has expressed concerns about the proposed settlement. While NGA is reviewing the text of the proposal filed Nov. 10, it noted the revised deal fails to address the underlying problem of anticompetitive price-setting in the credit […]
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PLMA Preps For Private Label Show Nov. 16-18
The Private Label Manufacturer’s Association (PLMA) is preparing for its annual Private Label Trade Show, set for Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. The show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,000 booths and 1,900 exhibitors. In addition, more than 100 new booths have been added to the show floor, after increasing in number […]
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The Campbell’s Co. Debuts 2025 State Of The Sides Report
The Campbell’s Company has released its annual State of the Sides report, a study that highlights Thanksgiving’s most popular side dishes. “Generations have turned to Campbell’s to create their holiday side dishes over the years, and this year’s report shows those classics are still at the heart of every holiday celebration,” said Marci Raible, VP of […]
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FMI Celebrates 2025 Gold Plate Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the recipients of its annual Gold Plate Awards, highlighting outstanding programs implemented by the retail food industry to encourage family meals. The program was founded in 2013. Examples include healthy family meals, quick and easy family meals and recipes, cooking with kids, themed dinners, breakfast with the […]
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FMI Report: What Drives Acceptance Of Gene Editing In Food
New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association provides details on how consumers perceive gene editing in food and agriculture and what drives their willingness to buy. The research, “Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Foods,” found that consumers are much more open to gene-edited products when the […]
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IFPA’s Barbieri To Retire, Nash Named Successor
International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) VP of Membership Engagement and Sales Anthony Barbieri has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, after decades in the industry. IFPA’s Megan Nash, current director of education and talent, will become VP of membership engagement and business development on Jan. 1, reporting to Miriam Wolk, chief membership officer at IFPA. […]
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Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
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FoodHealth Co., NielsenIQ Report Finds Grocery Baskets Unhealthy
A new analysis covering more than 200 billion grocery purchases shows that the typical American basket scores 48.94 out of 100 on the FoodHealth Score, a new nutrition index developed by the FoodHealth Co. The report found that American grocery baskets rank 55 percent below the ideal score of 88, which indicates a basket aligned […]
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The Kroger Co., Instacart Invest In AI To Simplify Customer Experiences
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Instacart to innovate the customer digital shopping experience. This reaffirms Instacart as Kroger’s primary delivery fulfillment partner online and through the app. Together, the companies also will open new opportunities for CPG companies to reach customers with messages and offers through engagement and retail media options. Kroger […]
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Flashfood Names Zhu As VP Of Engineering To Lead Tech, AI Innovations
Flashfood has named Yixin Zhu as VP of engineering to lead the company’s technology and artificial intelligence innovations. With more than a decade of experience building high-performing engineering organizations, Zhu will oversee the future of Flashfood’s data program to build the most impactful shrink and inventory management platform in retail. “Yixin’s leadership background at disruptive […]
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The Kroger Co., Uber Eats Expand Partnership Across All Banners
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Uber Eats to bring its banners onto the platform. “Kroger is the first retailer in the world to bring Uber Eats directly into its digital shopping experience – and to connect our two membership ecosystems,” said Susan Anderson, global head of delivery at Uber. “Together we’re not […]
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Grocers Preparing For Thanksgiving Holiday
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, U.S. grocers are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Stores across the country are stocking up on turkeys, pies and all the items needed for a traditional holiday feast. From extended store hours to increased staffing, grocers are pulling out all the stops to […]
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PepsiCo Introduces New Corporate Brand Identity
PepsiCo is introducing a new corporate brand identity, one the company says “reflects who we are now and the future we’re building together.” “Our new identity boldly reflects who we are in 2025: a company with expansive reach, aiming for positive impact across the globe and an unmatched family of beloved food and drink brands,” said […]
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NACS Show Attendance Sets New Record In Chicago
For the third consecutive year, the NACS Show set an attendance record for its respective host city, following then-best crowds in Atlanta (2023) and Las Vegas (2024). Overall, 25,136 attendees from 73 countries experienced four days of education and networking at the 2025 NACS Show, which took place Oct. 14-17 in Chicago. Expo delivers new […]
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Gopuff To Offer SNAP Recipients $50 Off Groceries
In an effort to help SNAP recipients continue accessing the groceries they need, Gopuff is offering a $50 credit for SNAP-eligible items, delivered for free in as fast as 15 minutes. Gopuff is committing up to $10 million in total relief, offering $50 worth of groceries for free – broken into two $25 credits in November […]
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NFRA First Penguin Leadership Program Marks Milestone Year
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) concluded its First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program, a year-long initiative that equipped 30 rising professionals from across the frozen and refrigerated supply chain with leadership training, industry insight and cross-company collaboration. Launched in January, the program was designed to fast-track leadership development and create space for […]
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Can Technology Help Grocers Take Back Control From Retail Crime?
SAFR shares how AI-powered face matching helps independent and regional grocers protect people, profits and peace of mind. Q: What is the state of retail crime in the U.S.? Retail crime continues to escalate across the U.S., and its impact is being felt most severely by small and mid-sized businesses. While large national chains often […]