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Kristina Hurtig

Senior Editor, Winsight Grocery Business

Articles by
Kristina Hurtig

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Products

7 Innovations to Chew On in Confection, Gum

A look at recent category releases in celebration of National Candy Month.

Retailers

SpartanNash Perks Up Fast Lane

The retailer has added additional benefits for subscribers of the online grocery program, including half-off delivery on orders of $50 or more and monthly bonus savings.

Industry Partners

Workflow Automation Company Launches Food Safety Platform for Grocers

The program aims to support the industry's growing takeout and prepared meals business by providing operational compliance, food waste tracking, equipment calibration and temperature management.

Wellness

Pandemic Accelerates Change in Health, Well-Being: FMI

The association's Power of Health and Well-Being in the Food Industry report examines consumers' growing interest in health and wellness, as well as retailer progress and support.

Retailers

Independent Grocers Account for 1.1M Jobs: NGA Study

The association examines community supermarkets’ impact on the nation’s economy across jobs, wages and taxes.

Retailers

How One Virginia Independent Is Filling a Need for Healthy, Gourmet Food

When the pandemic forced businesses to rethink operations or delay plans for expansion, Ezaddin Alshami and business partner Faizal Surti formed National Gourmet Market and opened not one but two markets in food deserts in the Richmond, Va., area.

Products

4 Candy, Snack Trends to Watch in 2021

Tropical and spicy flavors are trending, according to the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Retailers

Instacart Makes $1M Commitment to Support Black-Owned Brands

Building on its ongoing commitment to prioritize diversity, equity and belonging, the online grocery platform’s new advertising initiative will help eligible CPGs directly connect with customers on its marketplace.

Technology

Hy-Vee Enlists Google Cloud to Enhance Its Digital Capabilities

The partnership will help make online shopping easier for customers using the retailer’s Hy-Vee Aisles Online services, integrate its virtual dietitian services and enable customers to schedule vaccinations online.

Products

IRI’s Top Nonfood Products of 2020 Highlight Pandemic Trends

Household cleaning products had a good year as consumers cleaned more, and pet products also had a strong showing with adoptions of dogs and cats on the rise.

Products

IRI Reveals the Top New Food, Beverage Products of 2020

Despite hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products made their way into shoppers’ carts, resulting in multiple $100 million launches, the firm notes.

Retailers

Is Meijer Opening a Grocery-Only Concept?

The Midwest retailer, known for its 200,000-square-foot supercenters, is reportedly building a new store in Orion Township, Mich.

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