November 29, 2017

On a recent visit at a friend's house, I had a moment of clarity to see how technology is becoming such a major facet of everyday life. Clearly, we cover technological advancements pretty regularly here at the Food Institute, but for whatever reason, all of the news stories I've been reading over the past few years became tangible.

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Aldi, Lidl Represent a Sea Change to Established U.S. Grocers

June 14, 2017

As we are approaching the mid-point of 2017, I think it is accurate to note that grocery retailers are in the midst of a sea change that will affect the way they conduct business going forward. From labeling rules to sugary beverage taxes to e-commerce dominance, grocery retailers are...

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Retailers Turn to Better-For-You Checkout Lanes, Healthier Stores

January 14, 2016

Grocery store checkout lanes are not usually customers' favorite place. Waiting in line and being begged by their kids or tempted by their sweet tooth to buy candy, soda and chips can be an uphill battle, but some retailers are on a mission to change that.

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Oct 31, 2017

Discount Grocers Are on Their Way Up in the U.S.

October 31, 2017

Discount grocers like Aldi and Lidl have been successful overseas for years with their low prices and no-frills attitudes. In the 12 weeks ending Oct. 8, 2017, Lidl continued to be Britain’s fastest growing supermarket, up by 16%, while Aldi grew by 13.4%, according to read more

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Feb 9, 2017

Aldi and Whole Foods Fight for the Modern Shopper

February 9, 2017

With the increased popularity of natural and organic foods, the lines between various food retailing categories have become blurred. The biggest sellers of organic foods are no longer specialty stores, but traditional supermarkets like Kroger and big-box retailers like Walmart. Even discounters are trying to appeal to modern consumers by...

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U.S. Retailers Facing European Retailer On Two Fronts

September 11, 2015

An interesting article in The Wall Street Journal today about the Aldi supermarket chain and the impact of the low cost retailer on British food retailers pointed out that the chain is expanding in the U.S. It's surprising however, that there is read more

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