Specialty grocer Erewhon has made a strategic equity investment in Zuma Valley, a maker of products featuring coconut as a primary ingredient.

Many private label offerings in the marketplace are perceived as premium or distinctive. 

Sales of specialty food in 2022 hit $194 billion, up 9.3% over the prior year, and are expected to reach $207 billion by year’s end, according to the Specialty Food Association’s annual industry report.

Emerging brands exhibiting at the Summer Fancy Food Show are reimagining grocery staples.

True Made Foods, a brand of condiments formulated with fruits and vegetables, was named the winner of the inaugural NIQ Founders Pitch Slam competition. 

Executives of The Kroger Co. credit loyalty discounts, personalized digital coupons and a broad private label assortment for helping shoppers save money in a challenging economic environment, leading to increased customer trips and household growth in the recent quarter.

Nature’s Wild Berry is a Santa Monica company that grows, processes, markets and distributes Ledidi berries, also known as “miracle berries."

The 2023 Target Takeoff Food and Beverage accelerator program is now in its third year.

The brand expanded into grocery retail late last year and within the first five months on shelves has a repeat purchase rate of 54%, according to the company.

Fresh perimeter produts to be showcased in the Diversity Pavilion include baked goods, savory spreads and seafood alternatives.