Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association, Inc.

09/04/2026

News Briefs Most recent Go to date 8/19/2026Survey: Labor Day sale shoppers to prioritize essentialsMost consumers plan to take advantage of Labor Day weekend sales – but not for big ticket items.New survey data from coupon platform RetailMeNot reveals that while nearly three-quarters (73%) of c...

09/01/2026

Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch. More than 1 million American children have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, following a recent federal law. Now, as schools gear up for a new term, a portion of those children could be at risk of losing free meals — viewed as crucial supports for both childhood hunger and classroom learning.

08/28/2026

Why Americans Are Losing Faith in Food Safety — And How to Fix It

The International Food Information Council's Kris Sollid breaks down survey data on dropping consumer trust and how repeated, transparent messaging can win back produce buyers in the aftermath of the cyclospora outbreak.

08/27/2026

As tighter SNAP eligibility reduces food-assistance participation, shoppers are shifting toward staples, value brands and lower-priced retailers, which is putting new pressure on grocery sales
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/08/21/us-grocery-sales-fall-as-snap-changes-shift-shopping/

08/20/2026

Check out the latest issue of Check Us Out featuring Ale 8 One.

Check Us Out! KENTUCKY GROCERS AND CONVENIENCE STORE ASSOCIATION SUMMER 2026 100 Years of Kentucky Tradition: Ale-8-One Celebrates a Century of Family, Flavor and Community Grocers, Convenience Stores Kept Close Eye on Legislation During 2026 Budget Session KGCSA Board Gets Close Look at Cornett Far...

08/18/2026

New data show the cyclospora outbreak is driving a widespread pullback across the fresh produce aisle — even for non-recalled categories — triggering the sharpest single-month retail lettuce price drop in BLS history.

New data show the cyclospora outbreak is driving a widespread pullback across the fresh produce aisle — even for non-recalled categories — triggering the sharpest single-month retail lettuce price drop in BLS history.

08/13/2026

The second story of the NPR Up First podcast highlights how lettuce sales impact the rest of produce and how the summer recall has left a dent.

Recent primary results were supposed to offer clues on voters’ appetite for progressive candidates. But the results — so far — paint a muddled picture. What does that mean for the party’s midterm strategy? And new inflation numbers are out and lettuce was a highlight. How are the leafy green...

08/12/2026

Concerns surrounding the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak are changing how some consumers shop for produce — with farmers markets reporting a surge in shoppers seeking homegrown greens. Kentucky grocers report similar trends.

Ohio farmers markets are selling out of locally grown lettuce within minutes as the cyclospora outbreak drives shoppers away from grocery stores.

08/07/2026

The beverage category continues to drive in-store sales growth, with carbonated beverages generating the fourth highest increase in dollar sales year-over-year among the top 20 retail growth segments, according to a new report from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

The beverage category is expanding with functional formulations, unique formats and targeting new occasions.

08/06/2026

Consumers are no longer reaching for snacks solely to satisfy hunger or indulge a craving. Instead, they're increasingly using snacks to support a variety of needs, from boosting energy and productivity to providing comfort and enjoyment, according to new research from Hartman Group.

Hartman Group: The lines between meals and snacks are blurring as consumers seek a balance between nourishment, convenience and enjoyment.