Amazon is growing, but appears to be shedding some share points, as outlined in a survey by RBC Capital Markets, New York.

Evergreen Packaging, Memphis, Tenn., released a white paper, "2019 Food and Beverage Packaging Trends," based on data from the annual EcoFocus Trend Study.

Online grocery sales more than tripled between 2013-2018, but, between 2018-2023, online grocery sales will more than quadruple, according to “Online Grocery Shopping in the U.S., 2nd Edition,” a report published by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Food and beverage categories have seen an increase over the last two years, as many major retailers experienced same-store sales rise thanks to an increase in median income and a low unemployment rate, according to the 6th Annual Food and Beverage Consumables Study.

Economic recession, recovery and realignment are major drivers of change in the U.S. food and beverage industry and consumer values and purchasing behaviors, according to findings in “The Business of Thrift: Understanding Low-Income and Value-Oriented Consumers” report, produced by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash.

Symphony RetailAI, Dallas, Texas, released SR Demand ForecastingAI, which is equipped with machine learning to help retailers understand external impacts, determine relevance and improve forecasting accuracy.

Grocery apps are some of the fastest-growing apps in the United States, according to an app usage forecast released by eMarketer, New York.

Despite a profusion of online services that offer Americans an alternative to spending time in the grocery store, 84% of U.S. adults report they never order groceries online and 89% never order meal preparation kits, according a poll conducted by Gallup, Washington, D.C.

SPINS, Chicago, announced a new partnership with C.A. Fortune Sales & Marketing, Elk Grove Village, Ill., to provide further support and connectivity for retailers and manufacturers.