Wegmans to Open First Store in Pittsburgh Area

January 15, 2025 James Engel, TRIB LIVE

Wegmans announced it is planning to open a location along Cool Springs Drive in Cranberry, its first store in the Pittsburgh region.

Simple Display Changes in Grocery Stores Could Cut Food Waste While Boosting Profits

The researchers emphasize that while their findings focus on retail-level waste, the benefits extend throughout the supply chain. Farmers benefit from increased orders, retailers save money by reducing waste and consumers get more affordable access to healthy food options.

Why San Francisco’s Oldest Grocery Co-Op Sells $35 Produce Bags for Just $5

January 9, 2025 Susana Guerrero, SFGATE

Other Avenues stands apart for one critical reason: It’s the city’s oldest operating worker-owned cooperative, pre-dating beloved worker-owned co-op Rainbow Grocery and independent grocery stores like Berkeley Bowl.

Samsung Joins Forces with Instacart to Enhance Kitchen Experiences Through Hallmark Innovation

January 7, 2025 Samsung

Starting with 2025 Bespoke refrigerator models with different types of screens — including the 32” AI Family Hub+ and the new 9” AI Home — and AI Vision Inside, the new functionality will enable consumers to replenish their favorite grocery items conveniently through Instacart by leveraging the Vision AI food recognition technology. With AI Vision Inside, consumers can not only manage their food inventory, but going forward, the experience extends further by enabling replenishment through Instacart, directly from the refrigerator.

Kansas Eliminates Grocery Sales Tax as New Year Kicks Off

January 2, 2025 Kate Devine, KAKE

Food and food ingredients like bread, eggs and fruit are no longer taxed, though some prepared and heated foods remain subject to sales tax.