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Food Legislation Will Change the Way We Eat

  California and West Virginia are at the forefront of food regulation, examining the ingredients that make up our everyday meals. Both states are considering new legislation to regulate food additives, dyes, and preservatives and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, change is coming.  In West Virginia, this effort […]
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Amazon’s Struggles in the Grocery Sector: Lessons from Pricing Policies and Market Dynamics

  Amazon’s ambitious entry into the grocery sector has been marked by a series of strategic shifts, yet it continues to face significant challenges in solidifying its position according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Recent developments, including the merging of corporate teams at Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, have […]
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Private Label Booms: Reshaping the US Retail Landscape

Should heritage brands be afraid of private label? The jury is still out as Private Label is certainly having its moment in the spotlight. Fueled by factors like inflation and dwindling brand loyalty, private label is making waves across major consumer product categories. And it’s not just about snagging a bargain, consumers are flocking to […]
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Food Sales Copycat Products Blurring the Lines Between Retail Food Channels

  The line between restaurants and food retailers is growing ever thinner. The battle for America’s food dollars has intensified as consumers embrace fresh, prepared, ready-2-eat (RTE) and heat-n-eat (HNE) options available across a rapidly expanding spectrum of retail channels. Convenience stores, chain drug stores, grocery stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, vending machines, and even […]
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The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025

  In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
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Why Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are the Ultimate Choice for Thanksgiving Dinner

  As Thanksgiving approaches, many people imagine gathering around a table filled with classic dishes, from roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But while the tradition is cherished, the reality of hosting Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, with endless hours of cooking, rising grocery bills, and the challenges of balancing varied taste preferences […]
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U.S. Consumer Discontinuity in Grocery Retail

  A Battle for Share of Stomach Over the past 15 years, the grocery retail sector has undergone significant disruption, fueled by shifting consumer behavior, advancements in technology, and intensified competition. What was once a stable, predictable industry now faces increasing complexity as consumer expectations evolve and alternative distribution channels gain prominence according to Steven […]
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Aldi’s Growing Food Industry Influence

  Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […]
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Food Product Pricing and Climate Sustainability at Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Grocery Stores

  Consumers are focusing in on two powerful forces that are reshaping the food industry: climate sustainability and product pricing. Restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores are keenly aware of these shifts as they adapt to meet the purchasing preferences of the largest and most socially conscious generations—Gen Z and Millennials according to Steven Johnson […]
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Harris Teeter’s New HT Traders Ready Made Meals: Another Half-Baked Attempt by Kroger at the Grocerant Niche

  When Kroger Company announced the launch of Harris Teeter’s HT Traders Ready Made Meals, it felt like déjà vu—a familiar attempt at capturing the lucrative grocerant niche that, yet again, missed the mark according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   Johnson believes that, Kroger’s repeated misfires in the […]
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How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s top line

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Grocery continues to be a key financial driver for Walmart, according to the retailer’s newest annual report released last week. The key business segment brought in $276 billion in net sales for Walmart U.S. for its fiscal year 2025, which ended Jan. 31, […]
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Google’s newest AI model is designed to help study dolphin ‘speech’

Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, says that it has created an AI model that can help decipher dolphin vocalizations, supporting research efforts to better understand how dolphins communicate. The model, called DolphinGemma, was trained using data from the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a nonprofit that studies Atlantic spotted dolphins and their behaviors. Built on […]
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Egg prices dip after record highs; Cal-Maine faces investigation

Egg shortage data says prices at all-time highs, but decelerating Amid the ongoing avian flu outbreak and resulting egg shortage, this year’s Easter holiday is shaping up to be associated with high egg prices. According to Earnest Scanner Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product data, egg prices surged 45% year-over-year in March 2025. Contact Sales for […]
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Walmart once again No. 1 in global retailer ranking

Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar. The list ranks leading international retailers based on revenue in 2024, according to a press release. “The retail industry experienced continued growth in 2024 as consumer spending remained high despite numerous market uncertainties throughout […]
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