Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News Jan 1-16
January 16, 2024
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of January 1 – 16, research and experts forecasted trends to watch out for in 2024 for seafood, dairy, grocery retail sustainability, and food science. Predictions of what will drive consumers’ interest in flavor and opportunities for grocers to prioritize health and wellness were uncovered.
2024 Seafood Forecast
Seafood industry experts forecast that in 2024, sales of prepared seafood will continue to grow amidst inflation and shoppers’ economic concerns.
8 Trends that Will Shape the Grocery Industry
Grocery Dive compiled a list of 8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2024. The trends include value retail, ramp-up of in-store experience, mergers and AI.
9 Sustainability Trends of 2024
Regulations, regenerative ag, sustainable production, transparency, and reduction of food waste are some of the sustainability trends for 2024 The Packer uncovered during conversations with stakeholders.
Sustainability Efforts from the Dairy Industry
Through responsible practices in the development of packaging, the dairy industry is advancing its sustainability efforts.
Aldi Removes Plastic Bags from Stores
Grocery retailer Aldi removes plastic shopping bags from 2,300 stores, in alignment with the retailer’s commitment to sustainability.
Nutritional Quality and Affordability Drive Ingredients Trends for 2024
According to T. Hasegawa’s Flavor Trends Report, health-conscious choices, affordability and nutritional quality will drive consumers’ flavor interests in2024.
Food Science Trends of 2024
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) predicted that farm-to-fork strategies, food as medicine, improving food safety, and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) will be four of the major food science trends this year.
How Grocery Retailers Are Prioritizing Health and Wellness
After a report by FMI identified that consumers feel that their main food store places a priority on their well-being, Grocery Dive put together a list of efforts by grocery retailers, and areas of opportunity for them to increase consumer loyalty through the prioritization of wellness.