Brain Corp, in partnership with Driveline Retail Merchandising, launched ShelfOptix at Groceryshop in Las Vegas, Sept. 28 through Oct. 1. The fully managed, robot-powered shelf intelligence service provides retailers and brands with real-time shelf data and analytics without upfront hardware costs... Read More
With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity... Read More
As part of a series on food waste, The Packer sat down with Jeff Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability for HelloFresh North America, to discuss the company’s strategies to reduce food waste and its milestone achievement of donating 10 million meals through the Meals with Meaning program... Read More
At Groceryshop 2025, keynote speaker Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, outlined how the grocer’s future growth hinges on fresh produce, smaller-format stores and a steady stream of innovation... Read More
As a keynote speaker at Groceryshop 2025, the executive says the grocer is focused on talent, efficiency and fresh offerings while pursuing steady, locally concentrated growth and stronger supplier and customer relationships... Read More
At Groceryshop 2025, Simbe Robotics revealed the new suite of shelf visibility tools designed to help retailers improve execution, cut out-of-stocks and drive stronger sales and margins... Read More
Ahold Delhaize USA revealed at Groceryshop 2025 in Las Vegas that it will launch Edge, a proprietary retail media platform built in-house for grocery, set to transform how CPGs and produce brands engage shoppers across digital and in-store channels starting January 2026... Read More
Meet Daniel Bell, senior director of produce for Grocery Outlet and one of the 2025 Packer 25’s honorees... Read More
The 10-year anniversary campaign delivers new signature items, exclusive product giveaways and the chance to win free groceries... Read More
A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste... Read More
The redesign reflects Aldi’s broader strategy to unify its private labels under a stronger corporate identity, streamlining recognition for consumers... Read More
Suppliers and retailers are moving beyond traditional placement to highlight nuts as everyday snacks, protein boosters and versatile ingredients... Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct.15, celebrates not only the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities but the growing influence in retail, where consumer values, spending trends and authentic grocery experiences like SpartanNash’s new Supermercado Nuestra Familia shape the industry year-round... Read More
Market Basket has appointed long-time chief financial officer Don Mulligan as interim CEO, replacing Arthur T. Demoulas, who was ousted on Sept. 9... Read More
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 survey of retailers shows that sustainability can mean different things to different people, from environment to food quality to logistics to economics and beyond... Read More
An overwhelming number of parents are facing more challenges to put food on the table for their kids due to rising food costs and a worsening job market, according to new research released by No Kid Hungry... Read More
Denali is transforming grocery retail food waste by making recycling simple, repurposing unsold produce into animal feed, fertilizer and fuel, and creating circular solutions that return value back to stores and communities... Read More
In the MAHA Report press conference on Sept. 9, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the Farm to School Grants take multiple steps in support of the USDA initiative to put farmers first and to promote healthy choices, healthy families and healthy outcomes... Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services has released its strategy to address children’s health from its Make America Healthy Again Commission, and IFPA says it welcomes the focus on nutrition, calling for a produce-first national health strategy. .. Read More
According to Circana and IFPA research, 65% of consumers cite health as the main reason they buy fresh produce... Read More
Influencers like Angela Yvonne of VeganPopEats are turning low-cost Aldi produce hauls into viral lessons on how to eat healthy and plant-based on a budget... Read More
As SNAP households possibly stretch tighter budgets this fall, positioning produce as both affordable and exciting could help retailers maintain — and even grow — connections with these important consumers... Read More
Urban soil scientist Anna Paltseva highlights the complexity, risks and opportunities of city soils, stressing their vital role in urban agriculture, ecosystem health and community well-being, while offering practical solutions to manage contamination... Read More
In this week’s Fresh Produce Friday segment, The Bulb shows how urban farming, mobile markets and grocery partnerships turn surplus into access... Read More
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