Will DOJ Victory Reduce Price of Chicken, Pork and Turkey?
The Justice Department settled a case with Indiana‑based Agri Stats, requiring the firm to share detailed processor data that regulators say helped lift chicken, pork and turkey prices. In March, chicken averaged $3.25 per pound, pork $3.30 and turkey $4.68, reflecting year‑over‑year gains of 2.8%, 1.3% and 17.6% respectively. The settlement aims to increase market transparency and curb price inflation, while the DOJ also opened a separate antitrust probe into foreign‑owned beef packers. Analysts note that any price relief may be gradual as the market adjusts to new data flows.
An Age-Old Approach to Promoting Produce on Social Media
Retail merchandisers are turning to social media to drive fresh-produce sales, but generational preferences dictate platform choice. According to FMI’s Power of Produce 2026 report, 48% of Gen Z shoppers use social cues for fruit and vegetable ideas, compared with only 20%...
How Meat Can Win the Protein Battle
The Food Industry Association’s 2026 report shows 92% of shoppers deem protein essential, with 42% increasing their focus compared to five years ago. Meat and poultry marketers are urged to position their products as the most reliable protein source amid...
Young Consumers Are Snacking Differently, and Traditional Brands Are Out
Younger shoppers are reshaping the snack aisle, favoring natural ingredients and high‑protein options. NielsenIQ reports that 35% of parents buying for Gen Alpha prioritize natural ingredients and 34% seek protein‑rich snacks, while 25% avoid synthetic additives. Retailers such as Save A Lot...
Sprouts’ Traffic Takes Sudden Hit, but the Grocer Has a Plan
Sprouts Farmers Market reported a modest 1.8% year‑over‑year rise in overall visits for Q1 2026, yet same‑store traffic slipped 6.2% YoY, with monthly declines from 3% in January to 6% in March. The retailer is tapping its newly launched loyalty program...
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP Benefits at Kroger Stores
DoorDash announced it will accept SNAP benefits for online grocery orders at nearly 2,700 Kroger Co. stores, including Mariano’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter. More than 4.5 million customers have already linked SNAP cards, bringing the platform’s SNAP‑eligible locations to over...
Hussmann Introduces New Line of Refrigerant-Based Systems
Hussmann has launched a new line of commercial refrigeration systems that use low‑GWP A2L refrigerants, marking the first outdoor distributed A2L solutions in North America. The offering, part of the Evolve Technologies portfolio, includes compressors, condensers, evaporators and merchandising cases...
Aldi Is Pulling Another 44 Ingredients From Its Private-Label Brand
Aldi announced it will strip another 44 artificial preservatives, colors, flavors and sweeteners from its private‑label foods, vitamins and supplements, bringing the total number of eliminated ingredients to 57 by December 2027. The decision, driven by customer feedback, follows a decade‑long...
DoorDash Expands Delivery with Regional Retailers
DoorDash announced new grocery delivery partnerships with FreshDirect, Brookshire Grocery, Harps Food Stores, Market of Choice, and Empire Co. in Canada, adding more than 1,000 Sobeys‑branded stores across ten provinces. The deals let DoorDash drivers fulfill FreshDirect orders and integrate...
SN Top 10: Should Walmart Be Scared when It Comes to Grocery?
Walmart’s grocery market share slipped below the 20% mark for the first time in years, settling at 19.9% according to Numerator data. Costco continued its ascent, reaching an 8.2% share and moving into third place behind Walmart and Kroger. Kroger’s...
Vallarta Supermarkets Basks in Success of AI Tech for Fresh Food
Vallarta Supermarkets, a Southern California grocery chain, deployed an AI‑driven inventory platform to streamline fresh‑food operations. The system unified production planning, recipe management and stock tracking, allowing the retailer to forecast demand more accurately. Over three years the initiative delivered...
Grocers Need to Promote Health and Make Sure AI Is Loyal to Them
At the 2026 Food Industry Summit, leaders warned that new health regulations, SNAP soda restrictions, and the rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs are forcing grocers to overhaul product mixes and promotional spend. Consumers, especially younger shoppers, are demanding transparent, low‑additive...
Sam’s Club Delivers in Less than 12 Minutes
Sam’s Club has launched an Express tier that guarantees delivery in under one hour, joining Amazon and Walmart in the ultra‑fast fulfillment race. The service carries a flat $10 fee for Plus members and $22 for Club members, with a...
CVS Claims It’s on the Verge of Losing All Its Pharmacies in Tennessee
CVS Health warns that the Tennessee Fair Rx Act, now passed by the state Senate, would force it to shut down all more than 100 retail pharmacies and 25 MinuteClinic locations in the state. The bill bars companies that own...
Natural Grocers Introduces Private-Label Seafood
Natural Grocers unveiled two private‑label smoked salmon varieties—sockeye and coho—packaged in 3‑ounce trays at $8.99 each. The fish is wild‑caught in Alaska, MSC‑certified, non‑GMO, kosher, and free of artificial additives. The launch expands the retailer’s private‑label portfolio, now exceeding 900...