Duke Winston

Duke Winston brings decades of firsthand experience across the grocery industry, with deep institutional knowledge developed through years of working alongside retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and industry leaders. A longtime contributor to Food Trade News market studies and special reports, he provides practical insight into competitive dynamics, market evolution, and the strategic decisions shaping the food industry.
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Supermarkets Are Finding Ways to Give More to GLP-1 Users

GLP-1 users are changing how they shop for food, creating new opportunities…

What the Pepsi FTC Case Reveals About Grocery Pricing

Pepsi FTC case allegations offer a rare look at supplier pricing, retailer…

A Brutal Apple Harvest Is Hitting the Mid-Atlantic Produce Aisle at a Delicate Time

The 2026 apple harvest is sharply lower across the Mid-Atlantic, tightening local…

Five Grocery & CPG Industry Lessons from Q3 2026 to Take Into Q1 2027

Q3 shows where grocery is heading in 2027 as value, digital growth,…

Seattle Becomes First City to Ban Grocery “Surveillance Pricing”

Seattle’s grocery surveillance pricing ban targets data-driven individual prices while preserving some…

Kroger Health President Lindholz Retires Amid Foran Leadership Reset

The Foran leadership reset continues at Kroger as the head of Kroger's…

Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) Honors State Lawmakers, Retail Theft Prevention Leaders

The Maryland Retailers Alliance honored five different individuals from across law enforcement,…

Amazon Extends Grocery Discounts to All U.S. Employees

Amazon makes a move toward increasing grocery affordability, extending discounts for all…

U.S.-Canada Trade War Adds New Cost Risk for Food Business and CPG Supply Chains

The U.S.-Canada trade war promises higher prices and disruption

PFMA Awards $52,500 in Scholarships to 21 Students

The PFMA has awarded 21 scholarships to standout students...

As Restaurant Prices Rise, GIANT Company Makes an Affordability Move

GIANT Company's hot bar price cut is a smart move...