USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency and Cost Savings for U.S. Consumers

December 4, 2024 USDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.” The RFI seeks information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling, and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and grocery costs.

Picadeli Partners with Digimarc to Curb Retail Shrink and Combat Food Fraud in Fresh and Prepared Foods Market

December 4, 2024 Picadeli

This partnership integrates Digimarc’s advanced digital watermarks into Picadeli’s branded packaging, enabling retailers to implement secure, automated product verification and ensure pricing accuracy at self-checkout. This innovation significantly reduces shrinkage while maintaining a seamless customer experience.

Could a Grocery Delivery Site Help Get More People Signed up for SNAP?

December 4, 2024 Samantha Fields, Marketplace

The grocery delivery site Instacart just launched a new tool to help people find out if they might be eligible for SNAP benefits, and connect them to state resources.

Natural Grocers Unveils 2025’s Must-Know Trends

For the 2025 predictions, Natural Grocers’ expert Nutrition Education team—including Registered Dietitians and Certified Natural Foods Chefs—joined forces with its purchasing, marketing, and analytics teams. This dynamic collaboration combined deep research, consumer insights, and trend analysis to craft a forecast that’s as informed as it is exciting.

Allegiance Retail Services Launches Scan. Pay. Go Shopping Solution

Allegiance Retail Services is proud to provide their members this innovative customer-facing mobile shopping technology, offering customers a seamless, efficient, and personalized shopping experience. “Scan. Pay. Go” enables customers to shop for all their grocery needs in three simple steps: Download the mobile checkout app to their own mobile device, scan product barcodes while you shop, and pay by scanning a QR code near the store’s exit.