Mercato helps independent grocers start online and delivery services 04.08.2020 By Emily Park With the onset of COVID-19 in the United States, more Americans are taking advantage of online grocery shopping services. Read More
Nielsen releases sales numbers for fresh perimeter products week of March 28 04.08.2020 By Emily Park Nielsen identified sales numbers for meat, dairy and produce products in the fresh perimeter. Read More
Meat sales still up, but down from previous weeks 04.07.2020 By Emily Park For the week ending on March 29, sales in the meat department are still up, with a 36% increase compared to a similar week in 2019.Read More
FMI and Hartman Group release COVID-19 grocery trend tracker 04.07.2020 By Emily Park 77% of consumers have made a change in the way they shop.Read More
IDDBA to host weekly COVID-19 webinars 04.07.2020 By Emily Park The sessions will be focused on the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli cheese and deli prepared sectors of the industry.Read More
California Avocado Commission responds to COVID-19 04.07.2020 By Emily Park The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has instituted changes to its marketing plans, grower communications and office operations.Read More
Grecian Delight donates 25,000 pounds of food 04.06.2020 By Emily Park The donations included the company’s flatbreads, specialty meats, sauces and plant-based proteins.Read More
COVID-19 is changing the way consumers shop and cook 04.06.2020 By Emily Park Shoppers have increased weekly grocery spending, are cooking dinner at home more often and utilizing online grocery tools as a result of coronavirus. Read More
Grocers ramp up safety protocols as COVID-19 threat escalates 04.06.2020 By Emily Park This week is projected to be the worst week yet in the US COVID-19 outbreak and grocers are getting ready.Read More
Fresh perimeter sales surged week of March 22 04.03.2020 By Emily Park Fresh perimeter sales for the week ending on March 22 were up 45.1% compared to a similar week in 2019. Read More