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.

The California City That’s Become a Grocery-Store Lover’s Dream

January 2, 2025 Karen Palmer, SFGATE

Today, Los Angeles is home to supermarkets big, small and in-between, with specialized markets catering to every possible taste.

Why Countries are Color-Coding Healthy Foods at Grocery Stores

European Union countries and Australia have rolled out front-of-package nutrient profiling. Color-coding or star rankings let shoppers make quick choices about healthy foods.