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Fresh Food

The latest developments and top trends in produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, cheese, floral and specialty and gourmet foods.

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Illinois’ new fight against food deserts to benefit independent grocers

 By Diane Adam on Aug. 28, 2023

The Local Checkout: Governor signs Senate Bill 850, which establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Plus: indies keep a close watch on the FTC.

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The Fresh Market expands meal lineup

 By Russell Redman on Aug. 16, 2023

Specialty grocer adds new meal kits for two and a party-focused meal deal.

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Kroger to ramp up distribution with vertical grower 80 Acres Farms

By Russell Redman on Aug. 15, 2023

About 1,000 stores to offer brand's indoor-farmed produce, with grab-and-go meal items also upcoming.

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CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to ShopRite ground beef sickens 16 people

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 26, 2023

Six people were hospitalized between the end of April and mid-June. ShopRite said the ground beef currently in its stores is not impacted and that a recall has not been recommended.

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Stop & Shop takes on food insecurity in New York City’s Bronx neighborhood

By Diane Adam on Jul. 17, 2023

By partnering with Boston-based nonprofit About Fresh and New York-based Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, eligible shoppers can now use a prepaid debit card to buy healthy foods.

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Lab-grown chicken OK'd for sale in the U.S.

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2023

The three approved suppliers have celebrity chefs lined up to introduce cultured poultry to the American consumer.

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Forager acquired by farm software platform Local Line

By Timothy Inklebarger on Jun. 21, 2023

The new relationship will expand the reach of Forager, which helps farmers get their wares into grocery stores, to the rest of North America.

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Why Things Are Looking Up for Summer Grilling Season

Sponsored content from our partner Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. on May 31, 2023

For shoppers who are still feeling inflation’s pinch, here’s some information to share: beef and pork prices are starting to decrease. That should be welcome news for retailers with summer grilling...

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Fareway buys a meat processor in Iowa

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2023

Midwest Quality Wholesale, a subsidiary of the Midwestern grocer, is the new owner of Webster City Custom Meats.

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Aerofarms goes nationwide at Amazon Fresh stores

By Timothy Inklebarger on May 17, 2023

The company grows greens and other produce at its indoor grow facilities year round without pesticides and utilizing approximately 95% less water, relative to typical farming methods.

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