Sandy Skrovan
Food Dive
United States
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US scores lower on food sustainability than Ethiopia
The Economist Intelligence Unit and Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation ranked the United States 21st out of 34 countries in an assessment of loss and waste, sustainable agriculture and nutritional health challenges. → Read More
Study: Nutrition ratings can boost sales for grocers
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Robots and AI help run McLane's newest facility
Food industry news, voices and jobs. Optimized for your mobile phone. → Read More
Report: Majority of consumers visit multiple stores for their groceries
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Sweet deal: Hain Celestial buys maple and natural products maker
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Grocery Executive of the Year: Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Instacart
In the wake of the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, Instacart signed on with dozens of retailers, turning what many thought would be a disadvantage into a major advantage for the company. → Read More
Study: Club store shopping could be bad for consumers' health and their bottom line
A new Dartmouth College report finds people who shop at members-only chains spend 5% more on packaged food per person and consume 3,500 more calories. → Read More
Will slow-growing US grocery e-commerce sales catch up with the rest of the world?
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Report: Innovation continues to drive fresh produce sales
Sales are growing across the board as retailers step up their assortments of pre-cut fruits and vegetables, packaged salads and on-trend innovations such as veggie noodles and cauliflower rice. → Read More
Kroger's new private label floral line is about to bloom
The grocery giant is launching the new brand as part of its new strategic initiative, which is all about broadening its appeal and generating more value from existing stores. → Read More
Hispanics' grocery shopping habits differ from average US consumers
A new study finds this ethnic group enjoys visiting the store as a family, tends to shop more often and visits a greater variety of locations — providing enormous opportunity for retailers. → Read More
Pumpkin not the only pie being served up this Thanksgiving
As Americans indulge on the perennial favorite this holiday, retailers are providing consumers with additional choices, including low-calorie and no-sugar options. → Read More
Nestle may be considering Hain Celestial acquisition
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Report: Private label market share will jump nearly 10% over the next decade
A new report suggests dollar share could approach 26% by 2027, up from a current 18%, driven by retailers' drive to differentiate their products and deliver the value and quality consumers seek. → Read More
Conagra's makeover of iconic frozen food brands is heating up sales
The food giant has found success in the once unpopular category, with Healthy Choice, Banquet and Marie Callender’s items seeing sharp growth since adding on-trend offerings. → Read More
Consumers gobble up great deals and free items this Thanksgiving
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Pabst could lift some spirits with move from beer into bourbon
The new alcohol, which is being rolled out under the Not Your Father’s brand, is currently for sale in Wisconsin and Illinois. A nationwide rollout is planned for 2018. → Read More
Extremely slow CPG growth plagues 2017 — and is likely to continue
Euromonitor researchers say sales of the products will grow just 1.2% this year, hurt by price deflation and a consumer shift toward more fresh items, foodservice and meal kits. → Read More
Kellogg partners with trade group to teach new workers the basics of baking
As more employees approach retirement, the company is revamping its recruiting and onboarding processes for fresh hires because many don't understand things like the difference between good and bad dough. → Read More
Consumers eat more when food is a 'snack,' but will brands change their marketing?
A University of Surrey study found using the term leads to increased consumption and overeating, suggesting that companies rethink product labeling for health. → Read More