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

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At-home dining continues to boost meat sales, but inflation is shifting shopper habits

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 06, 2022

Winsight Grocery Business’ annual state of the meat department report, with fresh data from IRI, shows how the pandemic and economic forces have impacted meat-buying trends nationwide.

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Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria infection in 6 states

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2022

The outbreak has killed one person and sent 13 others to the hospital. Pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are being told to avoid eating meat and cheese from grocery delis unless reheated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Pre-cut produce sales are booming. Here’s what’s new.

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 06, 2022

Fruit and vegetable producers showed off the latest innovations in value-added produce during the recent Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando.

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How Venison Meets the Demand for a Healthy, Delicious Protein

Sponsored content from our partner New Zealand Venison on Nov. 02, 2022

Consumers are as thoughtful as ever about their purchasing decisions when shopping the meat department: Taste, nutrition, uniqueness and sustainability are all among priorities driving consumers’ choi...

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Redefining 'healthy' on the agenda at White House’s 1st hunger, nutrition and health update meeting

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 27, 2022

Monthly update meetings will be held following last month's historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to “maintain momentum from the conference.”

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Consumer trends, inflation and TikTok star at this year's global produce show

By Diane Adam on Oct. 27, 2022

The first major event from the newly created International Fresh Produce Association drew thousands of retailers and suppliers to Orlando this week.

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Dollar General replaces an Illinois store with a produce-focused DG Market

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 17, 2022

The relocated store in Winchester, Illinois, is part of the discounter’s initiative to open up to 10,000 locations selling fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

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Is consumer appetite for plant-based meat waning?

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2022

The market for processed plant-based meat alternatives is shrinking, according to new research and purchasing data.

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Say ‘bye’ to plastic produce bags in California

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 07, 2022

The state recently outlawed pre-checkout bags, with a law that takes effect in 2025. After that, grocers must offer paper or other compostable bags to shoppers for produce, meat and other in-store items.

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How the grocery industry plans to make Biden’s hunger-ending goal a reality

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2022

The White House on Wednesday hosted its first conference on hunger, nutrition and health in 50 years. Here’s how retailers, industry associations and others responded to the president’s ambitious plan to end hunger by 2030.

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