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  • Bread aisle woman shopping
    Industry Operations July 02, 2024

    Consumer Spending Variation Perplexes CPG Companies

    CPG companies are experiencing a divide in their customer base: higher-income consumers are spending freely while lower-income shoppers are tightening their spending.
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  • Grocery Store Shopping
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Canadian Conglomerate Buys Save Mart

    Vancouver, Canada-based Jim Pattison Group (JPG) recently acquired California-headquartered grocery chain Save Mart Cos.
  • Man putting alcohol bottle in DoorDash bag
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    DoorDash Alcohol Delivery Expands to Maryland

    DoorDash said today that consumers in Maryland can now order alcohol products for delivery from local merchants on its platform.
  • Walgreens storefront
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Shifting Trends Negatively Impact Drugstores

    “We are at a point where the current pharmacy model is not sustainable,” said Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
  • Dollar General
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Oregon County Bans Chain Stores

    In Oregon’s Wallowa County, a recent ordinance bans “formula” businesses from operating within the city amid concerns over the spread of dollar stores throughout the area...
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  • Fiesta Market
    Industry Operations By: Mark Hamstra June 28, 2024

    Fiesta Mart Opens First New Store in Nine Years

    Fiesta Mart held a grand opening for its first new store since 2015 this week in Lewisville, Texas.
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  • FMI Report
    Industry Operations June 27, 2024

    Industry Names Challenges, Strategic Investments

    The food industry is investing in strategies to modernize the grocery shopping experience while dealing with asset protection concerns and inflationary challenges...
  • bread aisle, woman shopping
    Industry Operations June 27, 2024

    FDA Warns Bakery Giant to Stop Falsely Claiming Allergens

    The FDA recently warned Bimbo Bakery, USA, owner of brands including Sara Lee, Thomas’, and Entenmann’s, to stop listing allergens that are allegedly not present in their products.
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  • Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association

    Upcycled Products Gain Ground

    The market size of products made from food waste is expected to hit 83.25 billion by 2032, said Amanda Oenbring, CEO of Upcycled Food Association...
  • Seen at the Show Day 3
    Industry Operations June 26, 2024

    Seen at the Summer Fancy Food Show, Day 3

    The editors of SFA News Daily identified several innovative and on-trend products on the last day of the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show.
  • Foie Gras Made in Dish
    Industry Operations By: Mark Hamstra June 26, 2024

    NY Supreme Court Rejects Foie Gras Ban

    The New York Supreme Court has ruled that New York City’s attempt to ban of the sale of foie gras in the city violates state agricultural laws meant to protect farmers.
  • McKeever's Market Caper Cart
    Industry Operations June 26, 2024

    Price Chopper, McKeever’s, Albertsons Tap Online Grocers

    Price Chopper and McKeever’s Market & Eatery said Tuesday that they introduced Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts into select Missouri stores...
  • Groceries at supermarket
    Industry Operations June 26, 2024

    Australia Tightens Supermarket Regulations

    Australia is working to strengthen its regulations on supermarkets...
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  • Ice cream products
    Industry Operations June 26, 2024

    Jeni's, Hershey's, Friendly's Ice Cream Recalled

    Over 60 ice cream products from national and specialty brands including Jeni's, Hershey's, Friendly's, ChipWich, and Dolcezza Gelato have been recalled...
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  • Attendees sampling product
    Industry Operations June 25, 2024

    Buyers Offer Tips for Fancy Food Show Exhibitors

    Buyers and retailers at the Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show advised makers...