CPG
The reasons why CPG brands are returning to retail
Sweet Nothings shares the three core reasons behind the brand's decision to cease its frozen DTC operations.
Food Retail
Technology
How plant-based meat is evolving for the future
The future for plant-based meat goes way beyond burgers, chicken nuggets and traditional retail channels.
Food
Food retailers infiltrate new categories with private-label products
Store brands. Own brands. Private labels. However food retailers refer to their own lines of product offerings, they are anything but generic, and, bolstered by a number of factors, they are enjoying their time in the spotlight and food retailers are taking advantage of the attention by innovating in more product categories than ever before.
CPG
How consumers are keeping their furry friends fed
Global sales of pet food grew to an estimated $120.9 billion last year and are on track to hit $177.1 billion by 2030, according...
Food
What’s the big deal with small-format retail?
Whether it’s to fill a niche in suburban towns, plug into urban markets or meet the needs of college communities, many retailers – from traditional “big-box” to grocers and more – are adjusting their store models by shifting to smaller-format stores that occupy a fraction of the square footage of their traditional store models.
Consumer Insights
Legacy CPG brands infiltrate the alcohol category
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo initially identified their forays into alcohol as experimenting, but the two are committed to expanding their presence in the alcohol category.
Food
Q&A: Poly Cal expert, FMI execs talk responses to food inflation
Cal Poly's Ricky Volpe and FMI's Andy Harig and Heather Garlich meet with SmartBrief for an exclusive discussion on food inflation, consumer behavioral changes and grocery retailers’ adoption of new technology.
Food
How will the grocery industry weather 2023? Together
Throughout FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference earlier this month, retailers and executives across the industry had the opportunity to attend educational sessions with one common theme running through them all: togetherness.
Consumer Insights
Plant-based meat trends go beyond the burger
The plant-based meat category is growing beyond burgers to feed consumers' cravings for more exotic fare.
Food
Food retailers fight inflation with creative solutions
Find out how grocers are overcoming inflation-related obstacles and boosting customer relations via innovation to meet shifting behaviors.
Food
Emerging brands shine at pop-up food retailers
Pop Up Grocer features food brands from under-represented groups with a focus on dietary needs and responsible ingredients.
Technology
The changing face of plant-based dining in the digital age
Author and researcher Eve Turow-Paul shared insights into the way digital technology has influenced the way millennials and Gen Z experience food.
Consumer Insights
How inflation is affecting decisions in the produce aisle
Demand for organic produce surged after the start of the pandemic and sales are still strong overall even as inflation drives belt-tightening.
Food Retail
Retailers address employee mental health in response to mass shootings
Mass violence incidents have prompted retailers to reassess not only their crisis response preparedness plans but also take a closer look at how they address their employees' mental health and emotional stress related to these events.
CPG
Fancy food brands find growth potential in the pandemic
Fancy food startups found their way during the pandemic with mission-driven models.
CPG
How fancy food brands are faring amid the shifting supply chain
(Image credit: Angel Planet Foods) Sign up for Restaurant SmartBrief today, free. The specialty food industry is still growing and winning new startups,...
Food Retail
Innovation in private-label grocery products is capturing consumer loyalty
Food retailers have focused on product innovation and affordable prices to bolster their in-store brands.
Food Retail
Wine subscriptions maintain consumer interest
Many consumers sought out wine subscriptions during pandemic lockdowns, and continue to find value in curated wine delivery services.
Consumer Insights
Startups chart a new course for vegan e-commerce
Startups including Vejii and PlantBelly aim to make it easier for consumers to discover and purchase vegan products online.
Food Retail
Plant-based meat makers find ways to stand out in a growing field
Consumers are increasingly open to trying plant-based meat alternatives as more brands vie for their attention.
Food Retail
Private brands up the ante to drive differentiation, retailer trust
What's the role of private brands in 2021?
Food Retail
Grocers embrace robotics, automated systems
Food retailers introduce consumers to new technology tools and improve established systems through robotics and automation.
Food Retail
The food retail workforce: Where the industry stands
Food retailers are taking on new efforts to combat workforce issues.
Food Retail
3 trends keeping shoppers in the frozen food aisle
RangeMe’s Brandon Leong looks at how the coronavirus pandemic spurred consumer interest in frozen foods -- and that demand is not slowing down. He details three top trends.
Food Retail
Grocers continue to make e-commerce moves
The pandemic has upended the grocery industry and food retailers large and small are catering to a more digital clientele.
Sponsored
Q&A: What brands need to adapt to today’s unpredictable and accelerating pace of change
In this interview, Acosta Chief Growth Officer John Carroll discusses the changes that the grocery retail industry has experienced over the past year, and what brands -- and Acosta -- are doing to keep pace with the changing landscape.
Food Retail
Farmers’ markets played a bigger role in feeding America in the pandemic
Farmers' markets around the US became essential sources of fresh, local food during the pandemic.
Food Retail
What’s on tap for beer sales in 2021?
Retail sales of beer grew in stores and online during the pandemic, with some trends expected to continue in 2021.
Food Retail
Is the world ready for meat made from animal cells?
Companies making meat from animal cells could be closer to bringing products to market, if regulators around the world approve.
Food Retail
Is touchless checkout the next frontier for food retailers?
Food retailers large and small are turning to technology to streamline the checkout process.
Food Retail
Grocers innovate to make life easier for home cooks
With more consumers than ever cooking their meals at home, grocers are coming up with unique solutions to help them out.
Food Retail
The state of sustainable seafood
We all know sustainable seafood is more than just a buzzword these days -- how are grocers, CPG producers and restaurants tackling the issue?
Food Retail
Food retailers set their sights on equality
How are food retailers approaching issues related to racial and gender equity?
Food Retail
Creating an experience at food retail is rapidly evolving
In these uncertain times, what are grocers doing to create an experience both in-store and online that keeps customers coming back?
Food Retail
Private label plays a growing role in plant-based grocery trends
Kroger-owned King Soopers was recognized in a recent report for its range of private-label plant-based products.
Food Retail
Report: Last year played a pivotal role in growing plant-based food sales
The success of plant-based meat companies Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods spurred other companies to launch their own plant-based burgers in 2019.
Food Retail
How plant-based food makers have adjusted to the pandemic
Companies are talking about the steps they've taken to keep plant-based food production safe for employees.
Food Retail
In a time of uncertainty, consumers credit grocers for stepping up
US grocery shoppers are highly concerned about the coronavirus pandemic.
Food Retail
How will the coronavirus outbreak affect the plant-based food industry?
The popularity of plant-based foods was on the rise before the pandemic, and many in the industry see potential for further growth.
Food Retail
How grocery retailers are coping with the coronavirus outbreak
US grocers and mass retailers struggled to keep shelves stocked and customers assured as the number of coronavirus cases continued to rise.
Food Retail
C-stores seeing a sea of change
As c-stores have looked to reinvent themselves, they’ve emerged as competitive players in foodservice.
Food Retail
How can grocery, CPG executives be great leaders?
The winners of this year’s leadership awards at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference shared insights into being a strong leader and putting the customer first.