Fresh Food

The latest developments and top trends in producemeat, seafooddelibakerycheesefloral and specialty and gourmet foods.

Fresh Food

Grocers pilot more sustainable meat packaging from Tyson

Introduced so far for ground beef, the “flow wrap” design reduces plastic and extends freshness at the case.

Fresh Food

Seafood unit sales drop nearly 10%, erasing pandemic gains

With annual sales of $16.3 billion, seafood department revenue fell 3.8% in 2022, according to the latest Power of Seafood report from FMI.

Supermarket retailers at 2023 Annual Meat Conference shed light on consumer and industry trends.

Category continues to anchor meals and receive robust promotional play and innovation from retailers and suppliers, FMI/NAMI’s 2023 “Power of Meat” study shows.

Cheese hasn’t been one of grocery’s biggest attention-getters in the past 18 months—and for cheesemakers and deli managers alike, that’s a good thing.

Produce sales decreased on a per-pound basis in 2022 as consumers looked for value in in the fruit and vegetable department, according to the 2023 Power of Produce report from FMI - The Food Industry Association.

Upscale grocer adds range of products from Certified Humane farmer and rancher network Niman Ranch.

Hydroponically grown leafy greens to roll out to nearly 1,000 stores overall.

The grocer’s new Rescued Organics program aims to reduce food waste and support farmers by selling imperfect fruits and vegetables at a discount.

FTC urged to nix mega-deal due to potential impact on farmers, consumers and the food supply chain.

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