Mar 11 2019 Will Shoppers’ Enthusiasm for Meal Kits Remain Strong in 2019 Nielsen Retail & Food Service
In 2018, meal kit mania took the U.S. grocery retail market by storm. Seemingly overnight, these easy-to-use/easy-to-prepare boxes—filled with fresh, pre-portioned ingredients for consumers to create a healthy home cooked meal—were popping up everywhere. What started as a mostly web-exclusive offering, aimed at delivering fresh, time-saving options, has now grown into a multi-billion dollar industry […]
Feb 12 2019 No-Deal Brexit May See 90% Collapse in Irish Beef and Cheese Exports Tony Connelly, RTE Deli
A study of the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the EU’s agri-food industry has claimed that beef and cheese exports from Ireland to the UK could collapse by up to 90% with the loss of over 3,500 jobs. The report by a food industry organization says cheese exports to the UK could fall by […]
Jan 21 2019 Publix Acquires Western Market Leases by Andrea Allen, LAKELAND, FL
Continuing its expansion to reach across the southern United States, Publix has announced it is adding two more stores to its roster.
Todd Jones, CEO, Publix
“Publix is always seeking locations where we can serve our customers and offer an exceptional shopping experience,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones of the move. The retailer has acquired the leases […]
Jan 15 2019 Deli Market News
Here at Deli Market News, we believe all cheese is good cheese, a belief we share with the Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA). While this seems obvious to those of us who live and breathe cheese, the CIAA knows that there is still some mystery around the imported stuff. To remedy this, the CIAA […]
Jan 07 2019 Fromage Fortress: Cheese Stockpiling Causes Industry Woes by Sarah Johnson
Across America, cheesemakers are stockpiling their wares as exports dwindle and consumer tastes change. It is currently estimated, according to CBS News, that cheesemakers have amassed 1.4 billion pounds of cheese—enough for each man, woman, and child in the U.S. to have 4.3 pounds of cheese each. Consumers and producers don’t have to worry about […]
Dec 17 2018 What to Expect in Grocery Technology in 2019 By Progressive Grocer
Grocers have long been the laggards in the retail technology game. That’s understandable, given the channel’s longtime traditional nature, narrow margins and reluctance to make huge investments in risky areas.
CASHIERLESS, SCAN-FREE SHOPPING
Amazon debuted the Amazon Go format to the public in Seattle and has since expanded it to several stores in such cities as Chicago […]
Nov 26 2018 GreenWise Market To Open In Fort Lauderdale by Publix Super Markets
LAKELAND, Fla.– Fort Lauderdale will be home to the sixth announced location for Publix’s new-format GreenWise Market. This is the second site in South Florida. The store will be located on the southwest corner of Southeast Third Avenue and Southeast Second Street. The opening date has not been determined.
“South Florida is such a large, diverse […]
Nov 19 2018 What’s In Store 2019: Transparency by International Dairy Deli Bakery Association
Consumers increasingly seek personal, self-betterment while also looking for public, civic or global improvement. They want both self-satisfaction and selflessness. The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has found these interests are carried through all aspects of life, including grocery shopping. This customer is searching for:
Upcycled products
Consumer “self-care” through companies touting positive messaging/practices
Environmentally conscious practices
Sustainability […]
Nov 12 2018 Grocers, Get Ready For Artificial Intelligence-Based Transformation by Doug Baker, FMI
Among the six digital imperatives for a successful omnichannel strategy established by FMI and Nielsen is one that involves completeness and consistency across in-store and digital shelves, cutting costs and creating a clear assortment inventory that keeps shoppers coming back. This is particularly relevant, given that grocery retail spending on technology could vastly increase shoppers’ […]