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Technology

Farmstead Moving to Larger Facility to Accommodate Growing Delivery Demands

 By Kristina Hurtig on Jul. 27, 2020

The new space in Burlingame, Calif., is expected to increase the online grocer’s delivery capacity by 10x; Farmstead says the pandemic accelerated the adoption of grocery delivery by 3 to 4 years.

Fresh Food

Is Impossible Foods' Direct-to-Consumer Venture a Good Idea?

 By Phil Lempert on Jul. 17, 2020

The Lempert Report: As seen with meal kits, the over packaging and materials needed to keep foods fresh or frozen is a turn off for many.

Technology

Instacart Sues Upstart Rival Cornershop

By Jon Springer on Jul. 16, 2020

The leading U.S. e-grocery platform alleges its rival stole its product images to speed expansion.

Technology

Self-Driving Vehicles Used to Deliver Food During COVID-19

By Phil Lempert on Jul. 14, 2020

The Lempert Report: The program developed by Brookfield Properties and Optimus Ride is helping families in southeast D.C. who are struggling with food insecurity amid the pandemic.

Retailers

Fresh Thyme Partners With Shipt for Same-Day Delivery Across Midwest

By Kat Martin on Jul. 09, 2020

Delivery will now be available in 30 metro areas, servicing 10 million households.

Retailers

Rouses Markets Dives Into Drone Delivery

By Kat Martin on Jul. 08, 2020

The independent grocer is partnering with Deuce Drone for a test of drone deliveries this fall.

Retailers

Stop & Shop Moves to Meet Online Sales Surge

By Jon Springer on Jul. 01, 2020

50 new pickup sites, three new warerooms and more stores offing Instacart will help the retailer meet an online sales surge.

Retailers

Ann Arbor Independent Grocer to Introduce Robot Delivery

By Kat Martin on Jun. 30, 2020

A three-wheeled self-driving robot is now making grocery deliveries.

Retailers

FreshDirect Absorbs FoodKick as FreshDirect Express Launches

By Jon Springer on Jun. 25, 2020

The evolved service offers 2-hour delivery across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Fresh Food

Impossible Foods Launches Direct-to-Consumer Site

By WGB Staff on Jun. 05, 2020

The company, which has increased its retail footprint nearly 20-fold since the start of the year, is making its plant-based burger available in family-size quantities for two-day home delivery.

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