The video podcast where we explore the latest innovations and trends influencing the future of the fresh food industry.

Joined February 2022
What motivates @HyVee employees to provide excellent customer service? When the grocery chain profits, so do its employees. Learn how employees contribute to Hy-Vee's mission of customer loyalty: ow.ly/FRus50JZqu8 #freshthinking #retailpodcast #grocerybusiness
What separates @HyVee from other retailers transforming the grocery industry? It’s the “excellent customer service that maybe you can’t get someplace else." Discover how technology plays a role in shopper satisfaction: ow.ly/Ks3U50JZpGs #retailpodcast #grocerybusiness
Local decision-making. An employee-owned model. Digital innovation. These are just a few features that make @HyVee one of America’s three favorite grocery stores. Watch to find out Hy-Vee’s secret to shopper loyalty: ow.ly/f5GS50JZp4e #retailpodcast #grocerybusiness
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"That's my Hy-Vee." The supermarket’s commitment to uniquely serving each community has created a brand loyalty rarely seen in grocery retail. Learn how @HyVee takes customer service to the next level: ow.ly/OZA950JYrb4 #freshthinking #retailpodcast #grocerybusiness
How can a 470-location supermarket chain personalize each shopper’s experience? With data. Watch our latest episode to learn more about technology’s role in customizing @GiantEagle's grocery experience: ow.ly/zt7b50Jwk7x #freshthinking #grocerytech #futureofgrocery
“They know me.” That’s how Voni Woods wants customers to feel when they shop at @GiantEagle. After all, each customer's needs are different, and vary day by day. Learn how Giant Eagle is evolving the customer experience: ow.ly/CYGk50JuHtF #freshthinking #futureofgrocery
Customer experiences. Women's leadership in grocery. The World Cheese Society. @GiantEagle VP of Deli, Bakery, and Prepared Foods Voni Woods shares insights on these topics and more from her 45 years in the industry. Watch here: ow.ly/TPb750Js27l #freshthinking #podcast
What has Voni Woods, VP of Deli, Bakery, and Prepared Foods, learned throughout her 45-year career at @GiantEagle? To meet evolving customer needs, you need an entrepreneurial spirit—and a willingness to take risks. Learn more: ow.ly/zRpA50JqJUo #freshthinking #podcast
To lead is to engage. In today’s competitive grocery industry, a well-stocked fresh department is key to attracting customers. Learn how @Heinens motivates managers to keep shelves stocked by abandoning the “bosses know best” mentality: ow.ly/aZPb50JbBUt #freshthinking
Learn how Chief Innovation Officer Chris Foltz came to offer a one-of-a-kind service in @Heinens stores and differentiated the grocery retailer by innovating with the consumer in mind: ow.ly/Zlbk50JbB5x #freshthinking #podcast #futureofgrocery
“We’re about food. We want to be differentiated in food—and the experience around food,” says @Heinens Chief Innovation Officer Chris Foltz of his innovation goals for the grocery retailer. Listen to the full episode here: ow.ly/HjVH50Jbjpp #freshthinking #podcast
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Learn how @raleys Director of Sustainability Mark Koppang is cutting food waste across 126 stores—while also meeting dynamic consumer needs and sourcing produce locally. Watch the full episode at freshthinkingpodcast.com. #podcast #freshthinking #reducefoodwaste
How does Raley's reduce food waste? "The number one way we do it is by buying more effectively" tells director of sustainability Mark Koppang. Watch the full episode for more insights at freshthinkingpodcast.com #foodwaste #sustainability #podcast
"A good solution before its time is a bad solution." Hear how @raleys director of sustainability Mark Koppang chooses which initiatives to focus on, and why sustainability is good for business in episode 1 of Fresh Thinking: ow.ly/mKk550ISPBm
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In our first episode, @raleys director of sustainability Mark Koppang explains why sustainability is good business for grocers. Watch the full episode at freshthinkingpodcast.com or Listen on Spotify, Apply, or Google Podcasts. #grocery #podcast #freshthinking
Announcing Fresh Thinking, a new video podcast exploring the latest trends influencing the fresh food industry. ow.ly/1fvZ50IRSyw #grocery #podcast #freshthinking