Fresh Food

Stressed consumers are shifting from the perimeter to center store to find solutions

26-May-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumers are turning away from fresh as their stress levels rise – preferring the convenience and mood management claims offered more prominently in the center of the store, suggests data from consumer research firm Circana, previously known as IRI....

FMI: Inflation, higher prices didn’t dent produce sales totals in 2022, but impacted volume sold

21-Mar-2023 By Lauren Nardella

Grocery shoppers continued purchasing fresh produce in 2022 as inflation pushed up prices but bought less of it on a volume basis, shifting to more affordable fresh fruit and vegetable options as well as frozen and canned items.

‘Frozen is the David to fresh’s Goliath,’ continuing to make inroads as pandemic lingers, Deloitte finds

29-Sep-2021 By Elizabeth Crawford

Fresh food may make most consumers feel happier and capture the lion’s share of retail sales – for now – but rising prices, concerns about perishability and shifting preference are pushing more shoppers to the frozen aisle, suggests new research by Deloitte.

Urban Remedy accelerates fresh, nutrient-dense foods mission with future move into dinner offerings

28-Jul-2021 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Fresh off of closing its $18m Series D funding round, California-based Urban Remedy will use the funds to ramp up marketing, innovation, technology, and new team hires to reach more consumers with its ultra-fresh, nutrient-dense meals, bars, and juices....

HelloFresh launches online marketplace for everyday food essentials

28-Jul-2021 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Meal kit company HelloFresh is one step closer to becoming a one-stop-shop with the launch of its online store, HelloFresh Market, offering consumers everyday food essentials from snacks to spice blends.

Pandemic accelerates demand for fresh food and gives rise to the 'contemporary consumer'

28-Oct-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Despite less frequent trips to the grocery store and a history of general consumer unease with purchasing fresh food online, sales of fresh food continue to climb driving new growth to the category, reveals Deloitte's The Future of Fresh: Patterns...

FreshRealm develops new 'high-quality, low-effort' ready-to-cook meals with restaurant chains, retailers

03-Jun-2020 By Elaine Watson

While many Americans have cooked more than ever in recent weeks, with some picking up new skills, demand for fresh ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals that require minimal effort has never been higher, says the founder of FreshRealm, which has teamed...

Fresh produce sales surge again in May led by elevated demand for fresh vegetables

12-May-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Compared to the same period last year, fresh produce has generated an additional $205m in sales for the week ending May 3* with fresh vegetables leading sales, according to a report by 210 Analytics, IRI, and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA).

Del Monte Foods consumer study: Most Americans find eating healthy 'stressful'

03-Feb-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Nearly anyone would agree that eating fruits and vegetables is crucial to maintaining a healthy diet, but for many, eating healthy is also a source of stress and worry, according to a survey of 1,000 US consumers published by Del Monte Foods.

Deloitte: Fresh food spending is on the rise, but the store perimeter is still underperforming

13-Nov-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Two-thirds of US consumers have increased their spending on fresh food over the last two years, and more than three-quarters are actively seeking healthier versions of the food they purchase while avoiding preservatives and chemicals, according to recent...

Nielsen: Is the fresh department the 'last stronghold for brick-and-mortar'?

27-Sep-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As more category sales continue to shift online, the fresh department remains a strong source of foot traffic for brick-and-mortar retailers and will serve as a key way to lure more consumers into stores, says Nielsen in a new report.

Deli ranks as 'consistent source of store growth' in Nielsen 'Total Store' bracket

26-Mar-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

If areas of the grocery store were to be placed in a figurative bracket based on annual volume growth over a three year period (2015-2018), which departments would come out on top? According to Nielsen's "Total Store Bracket" ranking 16...