Top Grocery Retailer and Food Supply Chain News Nov 1 – 15
November 15, 2023
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of Nov 1-15. During the last two weeks, a new seafood alternative industry association was created, research identified shoppers are looking for deals this holiday season, and grocers are amping up deli and ready-to-eat sections.
New Seafood Alternative Industry Association
To promote food security, human health, environmental stability, and ocean conservation, a new seafood association was formed. Future Ocean Foods will use plants and cells to formulate seafood product alternatives.
Shoppers Looking for More Savings
With the holidays around the corner, Circana identified that consumers plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with the usual foods, but they are price-conscious and are looking for deals.
FPAA New Board of Directors
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas announced the new members that will join the board during the first Southwest International Produce Expo.
How to Turn Food Waste into Value
Food Industry Executive shared an article outlining ways for the food and drink industry to turn waste into value. Reduce, recycle, and repurpose were the strategies discussed in the post.
Grocers Efforts to Revamp Deli Sections
Consumers have started to replace restaurant meals with premade and deli foods from supermarkets according to FMI. Shoppers value price, convenience, health, and taste, all which grocers can take advantage of in their ready-to-eat and deli sections.