🛒 Unpacking Grocery-Delivery-Platform Partnerships

The grocery delivery landscape has changed dramatically since the pandemic years forcing companies like DoorDash, GrubHub and Instacart to search for new ways to bring in additional revenue streams. Though many consumers have returned to in-store shopping, experts say it is essential for retailers to keep offering an online experience.

Lately, there appears to be a race among delivery platforms to line up partnerships with major grocery chains. It's been billed as a value-add for both retailers and third-party aggregators.

But what is the real impact on grocery sales and retail operations? Nosh Insiders can access the full story for all of the insights.

Nutrisco has acquired majority ownership of LiveMore Superfoods®.  LiveMore offers smoothie blends at major US retailers. This merger will allow LiveMore to be vertically integrated and expand globally. Nutrisco is of one of the leading economic groups in Latin America, with annual sales of $30 billion, and is building a purpose-driven portfolio. Learn more

We are halfway through 2024, and so the Nosh team took a few moments to reflect on the latest evolutions – or revolutions – shaping the CPG food and beverage business. 

Our Nosh Trendlines Report has all the goods (a.k.a. informative articles on changing operations, retail distribution, product formulation, marketing and more). If you’re sensing a major shift in your business, let us know – chances are, you aren’t the only one.

Glean all of the insights on Nosh.com.

🍝 Patagonia Provisions shared via Instagram that its 3-SKU line of Regenerative Organic Certified Kernza-based pastas are now available at Whole Foods stores nationwide. The high-fiber pasta comes in Penne, Shells and Fusilli shapes. 

🟫 Hot on the heels of a brand refresh, Lexington Bakes announced that all Lazy Acres locations will begin carrying its entire brownie lineup beginning next week. Founder Lex Evan said the partnership has been five months in the making. 

🍓 Blender Bites’ new Superberry Sport powered by Orgain and Liquid Sunshine 1-Step Smoothies are now on shelves at 151 BJ’s wholesale club chain locations in 16 states. 

🥨 Shark Tank alum Funky Mello has landed its new plant-based Dippsterz products – available in Dulce de Leche, Tropical and Caramel Apple varieties – at HEB stores across Texas. The snacks are located in the refrigerated dessert aisle.

• A rundown of Blender Bites' latest earnings report
• News of a few innovative Fourth of July food launches
• What we've been reading from around the industry

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