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  • plant-based deli sandwiches at Earth Fare

    Earth Fare Rolls Out Prime Roots’ Plant-Based Deli Line

    Earth Fare has become the first grocer in the Southeast to roll out Prime Roots meat alternatives in its deli case, both companies said.
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  • Spill & Dish Podcast
    Industry Operations April 12, 2024

    SFA Podcast: Staying True to Culture With Todo Verde's Jocelyn Ramirez

    Chef Joceyln Ramirez is a best-selling cookbook author, New York Times cooking contributor, and founder of Todo Verde, a plant-forward maker of true-to-culture, non-GMO, Mexican seasonings.
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  • Grocery cart next to gavel

    CT Attorney General Investigates Grocery Price Gouging

    State Attorney General William Tong launched an investigation Thursday into whether grocers have engaged in price gouging.
  • Applesauce pouches, lead-tainted
    Industry Operations April 12, 2024

    FDA Head Urges Congress to Pass Requisite Lead Test

    Dr. Robert Califf, head of the FDA, called on Congress on Thursday to pass legislation requiring food manufacturers to test for lead in products imported to the U.S.
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  • Chef working in ghost kitchen

    Ghost Kitchens in Peril

    As customers returned to restaurants, large chains were forced to reconsider their delivery-only strategy.
  • Canned tuna
    Industry Operations April 12, 2024

    Walmart, Albertsons Join Tuna Transparency Initiative

    Walmart and Albertsons are among the global food industry stakeholders that have joined The Nature Conservancy’s recently launched Tuna Transparency Pledge...
  • Person making cake
    Industry Operations April 11, 2024

    Fresh Thyme Market Launches Cake Competition

    Fresh Thyme Market is giving local bakeries the chance to win $10,000 in celebration of its tenth birthday.
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  • Kroger Latin American products

    Kroger Debuts Latin Flavor Event

    Kroger said Wednesday it is kicking off Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a four-week Latin flavors event.
  • Fruits in refrigerator
    Industry Operations April 11, 2024

    Illinois Launches Food Desert Grant Program

    Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined food justice advocates and local stakeholders to unveil a grant program from the Illinois Grocery Initiative.
  • Groceries on bed
    Trends and Statistics April 11, 2024

    Online Grocery Sales Flat

    The U.S. digital grocery market ended March with monthly sales totaling $8.0 billion, holding steady compared to a year ago.
  • whole foods all-star logo

    Whole Foods Names Supplier All Stars

    Whole Foods Market today announced the recipients of its Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023.
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    Events April 11, 2024

    SFA's Holiday Hustle Webinar: Strategic Planning for Festive Profits

    Effective planning for the holiday season is crucial for increasing sales, engaging customers, and enhancing brand loyalty.
  • Fuji Mart interior

    Fuji Mart Plots Expansion to Virginia, Rhode Island

    Fuji Mart Corp., which operates a chain of seven Japanese grocery stores in the Northeast, is planning to expand to two new markets this year.
  • Person holding PCC Community Markets bag.
    Industry Operations April 10, 2024

    PCC, Industry Stakeholders Consider Next Steps for Regenerative Agriculture

    Retail co-op PCC Community Markets recently hosted an event, PCC’s Convening on Regenerative and Organic Food Systems, wherein the retailer worked with roughly 85 food system leaders...
  • Trader Joe's storefront

    Chicago Trader Joe's Employees File to Unionize

    On Monday, Trader Joe’s employees at a location in Chicago filed for a union election.