Social media is an essential marketing tool for grocery retailers — especially smaller chains and independents who can get more bang for their buck via social.

Fresh Express’s 2025 wellness initiative, the #FreshStartChallenge, aimed to empower consumers to embrace the year with intention and energy, according to Fresh Express.

The new Sesame Ginger Salad Kit includes Thai seasoned wonton strips, sliced almonds, toasted quinoa and sesame ginger dressing.

Demand remains very strong for value-added meat products at retail, driven by convenience, premium quality and bold flavors, among other factors.

More than 90% of US adults report eating one or more snacks on any given day, with an average of between 1.2 and 3 snacking occurrences per day, according to the USDA.

2025 should be a great year for salmon in grocery seafood departments, said Amy Dukes, head of retail marketing for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).

Consumers are moving from the old mindset of thinking of feta as just a salad topping, to incorporating it into recipes. 

As is so often the case when it comes to specialty cheeses, education is key, and when a quick video makes that education easy and fun, the sky’s the limit on possible cooking applications.

Crunch Kits from BrightFarms are equipped with a resealable lid, allowing for a quick, fresh, and easy meal at home: simply combine the ingredients, reseal, and shake.

Another focus for Bonduelle this year will be growing its Bonduelle Bistro Loaded Bowls, which debuted in 2024.