Chicago, Illinois-based dunnhumby has released the fifth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a second year dominated by Covid-19, Amazon cemented its leadership position, with H-E-B following in second place and Market Basket leapfrogging three retailers to take the third spot away from […]
Category: Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh revolutionized the grocery retail landscape upon its inception in 2007. Emerging as a branch of the tech giant Amazon, the first store opened its doors in Seattle, Washington. Founded on the principles of convenience and innovation, Amazon Fresh aimed to redefine the grocery shopping experience through its online platform and physical locations. Over the years, it has grown exponentially, catering to the evolving needs of customers in the realm of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household essentials. As of 2023, the brand boasts a significant presence, with multiple locations established across various states in the U.S.
Distinguished for its seamless integration of technology into the shopping journey, Amazon Fresh continues to expand its reach, delivering an extensive range of products while emphasizing speed and efficiency. The brand’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge advancements in logistics and customer experience has facilitated its steady growth. Amazon Fresh remains dedicated to offering a diverse selection of goods, prioritizing customer satisfaction through streamlined services and an evolving assortment of offerings.
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JADA Creates First-To-Market Turmeric Salt
Miami, Florida-based JADA, the company behind introducing a vegan and gluten-free version of Australia’s chicken salt, has developed a turmeric salt that helps home cooks enjoy the health benefits of this superfood herb. The all-purpose seasoning is a way to add a boost of flavor to recipes while reaping the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Symphony RetailAI Named To Food Logistics’ Top Software Providers
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has been named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers list. The Food Logistics award recognizes vendors whose solutions ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Symphony RetailAI’s solutions […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh La Habra Store Offers Just Walk Out Technology
A new Amazon Fresh grocery store, offering Just Walk Out technology, has opened in La Habra, California. It is the second full-size grocery store in the area offering the technology. It also is the 10th Amazon Fresh store to open in Southern California. The stores have brought hundreds of jobs with a starting wage of […]
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Stryve Foods Increases Distribution In Costco, Walmart
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc., an emerging healthy snack company, has announced new agreements for significant 2022 expansion of its domestic U.S. distribution footprint and product line penetration with Costco and Walmart. Following the recent addition of Costco warehouses in the northwest U.S. region, select Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos products are now available every day […]
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Plant Based World To Launch Products, Feature Celebrity Chefs At Expo
Attendees at Plant Based World Expo North America, Dec. 9-10, at the Javits Center in New York City are in for two days of networking, product sampling and opportunities to learn from well-known chefs and food industry experts. These include: Chef Chew, founder and CEO of Something Better Foods Inc., investor and TED talks speaker; James […]
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New Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bombs Here To Warm Up Holidays
Boston, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy are teaming up this holiday season to bring two of Dunkin’s most popular hot chocolate flavors to the local candy aisle. The new Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb and the Dunkin’ Mint Hot Chocolate Bomb are available nationwide for a limited time at select retailers and online. The Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb features […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Applegate Farms Introduces Do Good Dog Hot Dog
Bridgewater, New Jersey-based Applegate Farms LLC has launched the Do Good Dog hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grasslands. Beef for the Do Good Dog hot dog comes from SunFed Ranch in Northern California and has the Savory Institute’s Land to Market Seal, the world’s first regenerative sourcing […]
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In-store Retail Sales Rise To Pre-pandemic Levels, Reports NPD
The steady, gradual growth of e-commerce dramatically accelerated during the pandemic, elevating the amount consumers spent shopping online to almost equal the amount consumers spent in stores. Now, with brick-and-mortar stores open across the U.S., online revenue growth is slowing down. At the same time, physical store sales have increased, rising to 64 percent of […]
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Whole Foods Market Carrying Plant-Based Ice Cream From Eclipse
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has added three flavors of plant-based ice cream from Eclipse Foods – Cookie Butter, Mint Chip and Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream – at 45 Whole Foods stores throughout Northern California. The expansion by Eclipse, a leader in sustainable, plant-based dairy products, marks a major milestone for the brand as it continues […]
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Setton Farms Pistachio Oil Takes Home Best In Show At Kosherfest
California-based Setton Farms’ pistachio products received three awards at the 2021 Kosherfest New Product Competition, including the Best in Show. The extreme heat of Scorpion Pepper Seasoned Pistachio Kernels took the top spot in the Savory Snacks category. These no-shell pistachios are seasoned with Trinidad Scorpion Peppers. This newest addition to the Seasoned Kernel line […]
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Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area
‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]
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Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Expands Product Line With Nut Butter Stuffed Dates
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]
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Celebrate Holiday Season With New Hot Chocolate Bombs
Frankford Candy is expanding its assortment of hot chocolate bombs to include three new flavors – salted caramel, peppermint and double chocolate. The new items join returning holiday favorites such as the Fruity Pebbles Candy Snowman and the Krabby Patties Sliders and will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time. “According to a 2020 National […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Krasdale Moves Forward On Largest Solar Rooftop Project In The Bronx
Krasdale Foods, a 113-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery store owners, has initiated the largest solar rooftop project in the Bronx by adding a 2.7-megawatt system atop its Hunts Point warehouse. Company and local officials met Sept. 30 at the warehouse, where they got a first-hand look at the […]
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Whole Foods Co-Founder/CEO Mackey To Retire, Beuchel Is Successor
In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]
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C4 Energy Launches Starburst Candy Collaboration
C4 Energy, the Austin, Texas-based performance energy drink created by Nutrabolt, a global leader in active nutrition and better-for-you performance beverages, unveiled a partnership with Mars Wrigley to launch four new Starburst candy-inspired flavors: strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon. C4 Energy and Mars Wrigley, the maker of Starburst brand, collaborated closely on these flavors. By […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Barilla Introduces One-Ingredient Chickpea Spaghetti
Northbrook, Illinois-based Barilla, a global pasta producer, is expanding its legume pasta line with chickpea spaghetti. Barilla’s Chickpea Spaghetti is made entirely from one ingredient, in this case chickpea flour. This classic long, golden strand of pasta pairs well with simple tomato or olive oil-based sauce, as well as chunky vegetables or a hearty meat […]
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Dunnhumby: Confidence In Grocery Stores, Government Plummets
Dunnhumby, a provider of customer data science, has released findings from its 18-month worldwide study of the impact of COVID-19 on customer attitudes and behavior across 24 countries. The eighth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Pulse Survey found that 64 percent of U.S. consumers reported that grocery stores are not doing a good job with COVID-19, compared to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Southwest, Whole Foods
Kazoo Snacks Releases World’s First Water-Saving Tortilla Chip
The newest innovation to join the upcycled food movement is Kazoo Snacks – the first water-saving tortilla brand. Every bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40 percent upcycled corn germ, repurposed from the nation’s massive corn starch industry which produces germ as a by-product. Reclaiming and upcycling reduces Kazoo’s water footprint by at least 20 gallons […]