Amazon has introduced a new grocery brand designed to compete directly in the low-price segment of the food retail market. The line, called Amazon Grocery, will encompass more than a thousand items, ranging from fresh produce and dairy to pantry staples, meat, and packaged snacks. The majority of products will be priced [...]
In December of 2024 U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson put a pin in the bubble of Kroger's attempt to merge with Albertson's Supermarket. The proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons has encountered significant legal obstacles, with federal and state courts issuing preliminary injunctions that effectively halt what would have been [...]
We've compiled a range of key data sources that can help food industry professionals stay ahead of market trends, manage import/export risks, and optimize their operations: U.S. Census Bureau: Provides data on U.S. imports and exports through platforms like USA Trade Online, which allows users to create custom trade reports. World Trade [...]
Food emulsifiers are substances that help to stabilize emulsions, which are mixtures of two or more liquids that normally don't mix well together. In the context of food, emulsifiers are used to maintain a consistent texture and prevent ingredients from separating. They are commonly found in processed foods such as baked goods, [...]
Since the changes brought on by the pandemic, the supermarket business has had to cope with supply shocks, inflation rollercoasters, shifting consumer habits, and other uncertainties. These challenges are all on top of the continued trend towards channel blurring, where other retailers expand into food thus blurring the lines between grocery stores, [...]
PlasticNet is an artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by an interdisciplinary team at the University of Waterloo, designed to identify microplastics in the environment. PlasticNet uses advanced spectroscopy to detect microplastics based on their unique light responses, similar to fingerprints, a method that has proven challenging due to the diverse composition [...]