Free-from foods

Natural Products Expo West Facing Sharp Decline Because of Coronavirus Outbreak

By Meg Major on Mar. 02, 2020

Buyers from H-E-B, Costco, Advantage Solutions, Mom's Organic, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods Market were among the retailers opting out of the annual confab, which has been indefinitely postponed on projections of fewer retail buyers, exhibitors and low turnout.

Candy and Snacks Take a Step Forward

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 28, 2020

The Lempert Report: Natural foods makers are creating confections that mimic consumers’ favorite childhood items without corn syrup and other artificial ingredients.

Spoon Guru Appoints Viv Craske to Lead U.S. growth

By WGB Staff on Feb. 20, 2020

As senior vice president of commercial development, Viv Craske will head up and expand the food tech startup's U.S. footprint.

Plant-Based Protein Goes Mainstream

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 17, 2020

U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods have grown 11% in the past year, and big retailers such as Kroger, Whole Foods and Target are making way for meatless, dairy-free and vegan specialties.

The Grocerants' Antibiotics Report Card

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 07, 2020

The Lempert Report: As consumers reject antibiotics in fast food, grocers have an opportunity to position themselves as a healthier alternative.

Beef Tartare From a Test Tube?

By Heather Lalley and Kelsey Nash on Jan. 02, 2020

Experts are using science and nature to find new protein sources.

Plant-Based Foods: Enough Already?

By Phil Lempert on Nov. 18, 2019

The Lempert Report: Plant-based proteins can fit into many unique diets, but is it all a fad?

Refrigerated Dips Are Dressing Up Sales

By Kathleen Furore on Sep. 24, 2019

Sales of refrigerated dressings and dips are on the rise, but it's not just because Americans are eating salads. Snacking is also playing a role.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Ahold Delhaize Announces a New Commitment to Sustainability

By WGB Staff on Sep. 20, 2019

The retailer commits to sustainable products and packaging, including chemicals and additive restrictions.

Retail Foodservice

More on Plant-Based Burgers

By Phil Lempert on Sep. 19, 2019

The Lempert Report: Burger King and other chains have rolled out meat-free burgers, but it may be more about marketing.

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Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Feb. 22, 2023

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

Dec. 01, 2022

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

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