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Health and Wellness

Fresh Food

Brands Donating Fresh Food to Communities

Sunkist Growers recently announced it is giving three truckloads of fresh citrus fruit to California schools and food banks, while Reed's is stocking up first responders with beverages.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Debuts Free Programming to Get Kids Moving

To help keep children and their parents moving during social distancing, the retailer debuts 15- to 20-minute videos that feature fun, physical activities.

Wellness

In the U.K., Veganuary Is a Thing

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 23, 2020

The Lempert Report: Vegan specialties are becoming a normal part of the menu at fast-casual and fast-food eateries, and sales are growing.

Industry Partners

Grocers Urged to Look for the Silver Lining in ‘Lifestyle Changing’ Times

By Tom Jackson on Mar. 23, 2020

The scourge of COVID-19 provides a prime opportunity for food retailers to accelerate family meal promotions and meal guidance.

Wellness

Baltimore’s Food Deserts Get a New Tool

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 19, 2020

The Lempert Report: Lack of access to healthy food is a factor in obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, and those who live in and around food deserts suffer the most, but Baltimore is making strides.

Retailers

What Men Really Need in the Grocery Store

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 10, 2020

The Lempert Report: Men are more likely to shop in-store and buy plant-based meat alternatives. Tracking and responding to men's preferences can equal healthy returns for food retailers.

Retailers

Schnucks Agrees to Sell Pharmacies to CVS

By Kat Martin on Mar. 10, 2020

The drug chain will operate and rebrand 99 of the grocer’s pharmacies and acquire the prescription files from 11 additional Schnucks pharmacies to transfer elsewhere.

Retailers

Target, Wegmans and Kroger Limit Purchases

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 10, 2020

Major grocery chains across the country are limiting purchases on items from disinfecting wipes to shelf-stable foods in the wake of the coronavirus stockpiling frenzy.

Retailers

ShopRite Rolls Out Free Virtual Retail Dietitian Consultations

By Meg Major on Mar. 10, 2020

The retailer's new wellness service gives shoppers easy access to on-demand advice and tips, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wellness

How the President’s Eating Habits Affect Us

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 06, 2020

The Lempert Report: A report declares that media attention about the head of state's diet has become an influencer on intentions to eat fast food.

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