Food
Getting the most out of urban grocery store design
Architecture and construction executives shared case studies and advice for getting the most out of urban grocery store design at the FMI Energy & Store Design Conference.
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Food
Building the refrigeration technician workforce of tomorrow
Finding ways to recruit and retain refrigeration technicians will be key for HVAC and refrigeration suppliers and the retailers they serve, especially as they make the transition to natural refrigerants, a panel of experts said during a session at FMI -- The Food Industry Association's Energy & Store Development Conference this week in Baltimore.
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
5 food and beverage trends to watch for 2023
Five of the top food and beverage trends to watch for 2023 include a beverage category that will continue to gain popularity and the social media platform that experts think will most influence where and what consumers want to eat.
Marketing
Should you cash in on the rise of retail media networks?
Retail media networks are growing faster than social media and CTV advertising. Here’s the latest look at RMNs – and the opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Consumer vs. restaurant: Hartman research on the challenges of eating out
Americans love to eat out, yet research from The Hartman Group shows how restaurant offerings often present challenges to individual eating approaches.
CPG
How the CPG industry is advocating for COVID-19 vaccine, tests
Joseph Aquilina, director and counsel for the Consumer Brands Association, shares how the organization is providing education on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to keep workers healthy.
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
Local sourcing can alleviate restaurant supply chain struggles
Supply issues are making it difficult for restaurants to stock their kitchens and supply closets. Some operators have found that partnering with local suppliers and distributors can help them avoid some of the weak links in the restaurant supply chain.
Sponsored
Idahoan Foods takes omnichannel approach to appeal to today’s shoppers
Idahoan Foods Director of E-commerce Chuck Coyle and Vice President of Retail Marketing and Business Development Ryan Ellis share key takeaways from the company’s growing direct-to-consumer business that can help other brands craft a successful e-commerce strategy.
Food
Top 10: Amazon’s grocery plans, Taco Bell’s digital store model, Honest Co.’s IPO
Read this week's 10 most popular food-and-beverage stories on SmartBrief
CPG
Foodservice brands move into the grocery aisle
Restaurants turn to CPG product sales as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict indoor dining.
Consumer Insights
Understanding what today’s eco-conscious food consumers want
Restaurants, CPG manufacturers and food retailers are all investing in new, innovative ways to give eco-conscious consumers what they’re prioritizing in their food choices.
Marketing Strategy
How the work-from-home trend became a marketing opportunity
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a work-from-home boom, Yotpo’s Raj Nijjer looks at how buying trends have changed dramatically. Understanding these new shopping and spending trends can create an opportunity for brands.
Restaurant and Foodservice
The role of food in health care
During this time of need, it’s only becoming more crucial to consider not just patients’ wants in terms of food and beverage offerings, but also re-assess what health care operators need from suppliers in order to weather this storm.
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.
Marketing Strategy
US retail giants invest in strategic partnerships
Azoya USA’s Franklin Chu explores how Amazon, Kroger and Walmart created strategic partnerships with Chinese companies, and offers three key takeaways to show how other retailers can do the same.
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Consumer Insights
Reusable packaging is gaining a foothold in the fight against waste
In a quest to cut down on packaging waste and the toll it takes on the planet, more foodservice and consumer packaged goods companies are beginning to consider reusable containers.
Sponsored
How retailers can harness the power of location intelligence to improve customer experiences
Read this conversation with a Loqate exec about how utilizing tech like location intelligence can help retailers optimize the customer experience.
Food Retail
How food brands find new fans with in-store sampling
How natural food brands use in-store samplings to win brand fans and shelf space.
Marketing Strategy
A tale of 3 e-commerce titans
Comparing three major e-commerce giants can give retail companies a glimpse of the future of retail.
Food
Should grocers offer dietitians’ services to shoppers?
As more grocers adapt to consumers' increasingly healthy eating habits, some are bringing dietitians into the store to help shoppers identify clean-label ingredients.
CPG
Commitments to a cage-free future pinch egg producers in the present
Egg producers are scrambling to ramp up cage-free supplies to meet brands’ future commitments. However, companies and even the consumers to whom they’re trying to appeal with new sourcing guidelines are slow to make the switch.
Sponsored
How retailers can increase shopper knowledge and drive purchases of sprouted grains
By educating shoppers about the benefits of sprouted grains and using various tactics to make them stand out, retailers can create increased demand for sprouted grains and drive purchases, experts said in a webinar presented by Alvarado Street Bakery.
Social Media
Andy’s Answers: How an emergency baby delivery in a Kroger changed the brand’s social media engagement strategy
The Kroger Company’s Social Media Manager, Jorie Mark, explains how the emergency birth of a baby in one of their stores changed the way they managed their social media engagement and curation strategy.
Restaurant and Foodservice
College, university foodservice operators look to distributors, manufacturers for help
With a young customer base that is starting to exercise its own decisions and form its own tastes and preferences, C&U decision makers are always on the lookout for the concepts, ingredients and dishes that will resonate with students.
Food Retail
How retailers and chefs can make the most of ugly produce
(Photo: Flickr user MTSOfan) Those of us who shop seasonal farmer’s markets have learned that the bumpy apples, misshapen eggplants and two-pronged carrots fresh...
Food
Q-and-A: New auction site includes restaurant focus
Getting your goods out there is important for any business, restaurant or otherwise. Enter new site Peeka.com, which works like an inverted auction. A...
CPG
Economy, health and innovation fuel pasta trends and popularity
As it has historically in lean economic times, pasta came to the rescue for many families during the recession, when tighter budgets brought tougher...
Brands & Campaigns
How to attract Facebook friends without sending a single friend request
If you’re looking to build your friends list on Facebook, you know how awkward it can feel sending a friend request to someone you...
Food
5 sustainability success stories in the food industry
The Grocery Manufacturers Association released the report “Environmental Success Stories in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry,” which highlights the green achievements by member companies...
Marketing Strategy
How big brands are making their packaging interactive
The term “guerrilla marketing” is something you probably associate with outlandish stunts, like dropping a 600-pound ice block in front of a conference a...
Food Retail
The heirloom apple trend: Growers cater to demand for diversity
Image via Flickr user kthread For generations, U.S. growers produced thousands of different varieties of apples with diverse flavors, colors, textures and uses. Years...
Digital Technology
Top 30 QR code uses
QR codes have really taken off recently as marketers find creative ways to integrate them into campaigns. Below is a roundup of some of...
Brands & Campaigns
The brand and media power shift (and what it means for you)
Fifteen years ago, if you were looking for a car, your first stop may have been the right-bottom corner of the grocery store newsstand. ...
Social Media
How to blend mobile marketing with social media
“Mobile is the glue” that binds a person’s online life to their real-world activities, argued Tim Hayden, chief marketing officer and co-founder of 44Doors,...
Restaurant and Foodservice
Did 2010 trends live up to the predictions?
This post is by SmartBlog on Restaurants and Restaurant SmartBrief contributor Janet Forgrieve. Restaurant experts, trade groups and media outlets will soon begin issuing...
Restaurant and Foodservice
How restaurants can be local food leaders
In the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C., restaurant-bookstore Busboys & Poets hosted an author event a couple weeks back that drew foodies, a...
Careers
Why Marissa Mayer is always pushing past her comfort zone
The following is an excerpt from “Fortune Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career,” (September 2013, Time Home Entertainment), by Daniel Roberts and other Fortune...
Restaurant and Foodservice
A fresh focus on fresh ingredients
The Get Back to Scratch campaign provides a forum for food producers, sellers and consumers to share and spread their love of “foods made...
Food Retail
Food banks connect with farmers, schools to create local networks
Food banks are bringing local farmers and school districts into collaborative programs that offer benefits for each of them and the communities they serve,...
Food
Brewing up new food and beer pairings
It used to be that the word “pairings” automatically turned our thoughts and palates to wine, but the rise in craft beer production, small...