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Informative reports and graphics on the latest sales data and consumer trends in key grocery categories, from fresh market to center store.

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Private brand sales hit $199 billion in 2021 Private brand sales hit $199 billion in 2021

PLMA Private Label report shows an up-and-down year that ended strong

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

Feb 18, 2022

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4 Min Read

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Pet treat sales near $10 billion in U.S.Pet treat sales near $10 billion in U.S.

bySupermarket News Staff

Jan 27, 2022

3 Min Read

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A new pricing scenario tests chicken’s strength in supermarkets A new pricing scenario tests chicken’s strength in supermarkets

byRichard Mitchell

Dec 3, 2021

4 Min Read

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Consumer Trends

Dry dog food dominates, with premium sales up Dry dog food dominates, with premium sales up

bySupermarket News Staff

Oct 29, 2021

2 Min Read

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Consumer spending in key center store categories remains elevated in 2021 Consumer spending in key center store categories remains elevated in 2

byMichael Browne

Oct 20, 2021

2 Min Read

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Organic & Natural

Plant-based foods are here to stay — and grow Plant-based foods are here to stay — and grow

byMichael Browne

Aug 17, 2021

5 Min Read

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No thaw yet for frozen food sales at supermarkets

No thaw yet for frozen food sales at supermarkets

Ongoing home cooking supports shelf-stable grocery sales

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Sports and energy drink sales growing, and adult beverages remain elevated

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Pandemic trends, supply shifts impact center store shopping

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All-day noshing buoys snack category in-store and online

All-day noshing buoys snack category in-store and online

Wellness and weight control are top of mind for consumers

Wellness and weight control are top of mind for consumers

Fresh departments back on track in supermarkets

Fresh departments back on track in supermarkets

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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Retailers see momentum growing in the dairy category

Retailers see momentum growing in the dairy category

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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Meat category stabilizes, but sales remain strong

Meat category stabilizes, but sales remain strong

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

Retailers, consumers celebrate the return of fresh bakery

Retailers, consumers celebrate the return of fresh bakery

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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The return of prepared foods propels deli sales

The return of prepared foods propels deli sales

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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Local, organic help drive produce sales

Local, organic help drive produce sales

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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Walmart leads retailers in shopping experience for beer, wine, spirits

Walmart leads retailers in shopping experience for beer, wine, spirits

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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New opportunities exist for foodservice at retail as shopping behaviors shift

New opportunities exist for foodservice at retail as shopping behavior

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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Specialty food sales hit high of $170.4 billion in 2020

Specialty food sales hit high of $170.4 billion in 2020

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

Organic food sales jump nearly 13% to record high in 2020

Organic food sales jump nearly 13% to record high in 2020

byRussell Redman

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Cold storage red meat supplies remain tight

Cold storage red meat supplies remain tight

Organic produce continues growth, with sales up 9.3% in Q1

Organic produce continues growth, with sales up 9.3% in Q1

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

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U.S. plant-based food retail sales jumped 27% in 2020

U.S. plant-based food retail sales jumped 27% in 2020

byRussell Redman

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Pet industry sales in 2020 surpass $100 billion for first time

Pet industry sales in 2020 surpass $100 billion for first time

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor

Seafood sales up a whopping 28.4% in 2020

Seafood sales up a whopping 28.4% in 2020

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor