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WMU Food Marketing Conference Latest To Be Postponed Due to COVID-19

 By Meg Major on Mar. 10, 2020

The university’s single-largest revenue stream is upended indefinitely. Meanwhile, Natural Products Expo West organizers decide next steps on the postponement of last week’s confab.

Retailers

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.

Fresh Food

BrightFarms Grows Into Food Lion

By WGB Staff on Feb. 28, 2020

Salads and greens supplier BrightFarms is expanding distribution via a new partnership with Ahold Delhaize USA to bring locally grown produce to more than 300 Food Lion locations in Virginia.

Retailers

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.

Retailers

Earth Fare Shutting All Stores

By Jon Springer on Feb. 03, 2020

The pioneering natural and organic chain said competition, debts and a fruitless search for buyers impeded the company’s progress.

Retailers

Private Label Plant-Based Meats ‘Emerge’ at Kroger

By Jon Springer on Jan. 08, 2020

A new Simple Truth brand extension—and an aggressive sales promotion—hit stores nationwide as the retailer eyes a key sales driver.

Fresh Food

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.

Retailers

Will Earth Fare Get Lucky in Florida?

By Jennifer Strailey on Jan. 02, 2020

With 15 new stores planned for Florida, Earth Fare might be an unexpected beneficiary of Kroger quitting Lucky's Market.

Retailers

Kroger Calls It Quits on Lucky’s

By Jon Springer on Dec. 05, 2019

The retailer said it would divest holdings in the upstart natural foods chain, which had doubled in size but reportedly struggled under its wing.

Nonfood

Why Clean Is Going Green

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 29, 2019

Improved distribution, marketing and brands meet consumer mindfulness, sending sales of green cleaning products soaring.

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