A renewed focus on sanitary design and cleanability, especially for allergens, is among the dominant trends in the design and construction of commissaries, central kitchens and other food production facilities.
Plant-based foods, increased interest in sustainable foods and practices, and the return of popular classics highlight potential new trends in 2023, according to a new report from Whole Foods Market. The report is created by the retailer’s Trends Council of food industry experts.
It’s no surprise to hear that shoppers are worried about inflation and are changing their buying habits accordingly, Jonna Parker, principal of the Fresh Center for Excellence at IRI, said in a recent IRI-sponsored webinar.
The Kroger Co. is acquiring Albertsons Companies for approximately $24.6 billion. If the acquisition is approved, it will encompass 4,996 stores, 52 processing plants, 66 distribution centers, employ approximately 710,000, and, on a combined basis have an estimated $210 billion sales and $3.3 billion in earnings.
Food safety technology and automation company CM Systems LLC (ComplianceMate) has announced a third patent issuance for its Digital Food Safety Management System, US Patent 11449810.
Arlington, Va.-based FMI – The Food Industry Association has extended its highly successful “Power of” series of studies to include plant-based. The following are ten things for retailers to keep in mind while planning their plant-based growth.
COVID and inflation are still very much with us. But that doesn’t mean consumers are craving more comfort foods and sticking with tried and true flavors that recall a better time.
According to FMI - The Food Industry Association, the average supermarket stocks more than 31,000 items. To operate efficiently, it’s important to track how many of these items are actually sold and how many are wasted.