Phil Lempert

The Lempert Report LIVE

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The SupermarketGuru, Phil Lempert, along with SupermarketGuru.com managing editor Sally Smithwick, discuss Food News, Consumer Insights, Trends, New Products and MORE!

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Phil Lempert

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Latest episode

Feb 11, 2025

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Episodes

Greedflation, H-E-B vs Amazon, Baby Boomers New Addiction 06.02.2023

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. We take a look at how retailers are reaction to “greedflation" H-E-B comes out on top (again) Imagine AI being the next celebrity chef Baby Boomers new addiction – and it has nothing to do with designer anything Why food brands are turning to Direct to Consumer On the Bullseye it's all about the 2023 Super Bowl!

$9 Meal Challenge, Fast Food Bill, More Bad Branding 30.01.2023

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. A retailer’s $9 a day healthy meal challenge New food waste solutions The change in food consumer labels A bill in California to help fast-food workers Why your restaurant meals doesn’t taste quite the same any more Yet another brand reaches outside of their space to build their brand – and it’s lame.

Rent A Chicken, Organic Fraud, Bogus Food Ratings 24.01.2023

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. A new twist on saving money on eggs Finally a step to stop organic labeling fraud Why you should pass on that next office party cake   Veganism might not be as easy as thought  The repercussions from Dry January Why the ratings of food need to stop

Bon Appetit Trends, Food Industry Layoffs, Get Swiggy! 16.01.2023

Welcome to the Lempert Report LIVE. A new utensil that can fool your tastebuds Another reason to avoid fast food Kids and adult food allergies continue their rise Bon Appetit shares their trends Bad news for those working at food companies Be sure to check out Food News Today on SupermarketGuru.com for the most up to the minute newsfeed courtesy of our partnership with Cision .

Damp January, Best Diet Again?, Martha Stewart & Tito's Vodka 09.01.2023

Happy New Year and Welcome to the first edition of the 2023 Lempert Report LIVE. A look at Dry ( or damp ) January but does it actually improve our health?  US News & World report names the best diet for 2023 Climate labels really do work Giant Food gets serious about local A new Chicago pop up looks really smart

Grubhub Delivered, Ugly Sweater Merch, Amazon Inspire 20.12.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Sally and I will be sharing what each of us think will be the most important issue to be watching in 2023 and why What Gen Z ranks as their top new year’s resolution A look at Amazon’s Inspire A new after hours restaurant in Vegas that only has 2 more days before it closes – but may start a new trend Grubhubs’ top food orders in 2022 – and the number one may surp...

Dish Of The Year, Food Shortages, Delivery Pay Increase 12.12.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Japan’s Biggest Food Trend Food Shortages are Coming to Your Shelves Is the fall of delivery services here? More accolades for Trader Joe’s Cornell’s new program is a boon for food entrepreneurs A reminder to check out Food News Today for the most up to the minute newsfeed courtesy of our partnership with Cision .

Almost Rail Strike, Supermarket Killer?, McDonald's Gold Card 05.12.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE We discuss the lessons from the almost rail strike – and the future Is Circle K the new supermarket killer? An affordable allergen free brand Is the food court a dinosaur never to return? How a Gen Z digital marketplace is changing the market.  A reminder to check out Food News Today for the most up to the minute newsfeed courtesy of our partnership with Cision .

Walmart's Dilemma, Small Format Stores, Eatertainment 29.11.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Today a look at GreenWise Walmart's most coveted shoppers Yelp’s 2023 food forecast Tinned Fish – fad or trend? Florida is leading the way in Eatertainment. 

Thanksgiving Special, Retailers Give Thanks, Google Feeding America, Farmers Fix Food 22.11.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE special Thanksgiving Day edition. What’s the latest on Thanksgiving Day food Prices Grocery retailers are giving thanks Google is Feeding America A triple threat to food & nutrition security The people this holiday season who are the most food insecure  Farmers are fixing food, according to one CPG CEO

Food Inflation, Flavrs vs TikTok, Elon and Twitter Advertising Woes 14.11.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report Live. Food prices continue to increase- here’s a way to save your shoppers money Time to tap into mental health Do labels really matter? Time to pop the champagne TikTok has a new food competitor And on the Bullseye – food brands are fleeing from Elon Musk.

Aldi & Walmart, Blind Dining, Weight Loss Lies 08.11.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report Live. Today we are going to introduce you to what might be your most delicious meal Get ready for another surprise, adults who want to lose weight think they are eating healthier than they actually are Congress wants to attract more young farmers And talking about farming – where’s the beef? The Administration finally addresses meat and poultry

10 Worst Candies, Expensive Internet Plan, Questlove's Food 31.10.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE.  Halloween kicks off the prime selling season for supermarkets. The best and worst candies. Today an in-depth look at the USDA’s $792 million internet plan A Hawaiian Cocktail The continued food power of TikTok How Questlove sees the food world. On the bullseye questionable marketing comes under fire

Nasty Sodas, Flaming Barrel of Trash, Avocado Surplus 24.10.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE.  We take a look at some of the nations largest CPG companies and how healthy their foods appear Philadelphia may be the new home of avocados French farmers come up with a great idea Prescription foods could save over $13 billion A new format that sounds a lot like Dom’s from a hundred year old produce stand.

Veggie Van, Pandemic & Food Insecurity, Get Z Drinking? 17.10.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE.  A sliver of good news from the pandemic Schnuck’s once again shows the grocery industry ‘how to do it’ A look at the veggie van and it’s good work A move on imports from Mexico And Gen z says no.

Teens & Social Media, Complete Food, Fall Misses 10.10.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE.  Can fresh food be the answer to food as medicine? A fall trend that needs to go away Yet another diet with a twist How Instagram has evolved A new report on teens and social media On the bullseye we look at Campbell’s latest product introduction – is it a hit or miss?

Adult Happy Meals, Fast Food Robot, Food Shock 04.10.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE. One of the stupidest foods I’ve ever heard of The White House gets serious about nutrition McDonald’s misguided new promotion The World is bracing for a “food shock” The missing link to food waste A new fast food cook that works for about half the cost On the Bullseye we look at one of the most dangerous food trends – and why it has to be banned.

Mr Beast Burger, Dangerous Chicken, Insta-Smart? 26.09.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE. A dangerous chicken trend that FDA is warning about Should Instacart change its name to Insta-Smart? CPG comes to the rescue of refugees here in the U.S. More on the buy now-pay later debacle What you need to know about psychobiotics And on the Bullseye – meet Mr. Beast.

Extreme Food Prices, Pandemic Food Tech, Chipotle & Roblox 20.09.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE. More on extreme food prices and the fallout Kroger leads with “cheap” Time for that cup of tea The battle of words between grocery and foodservice The food tech that will remain after the pandemic On today's Bullseye we update food in the Metaverse

Deadly Diet, Veggie Junkies, Oscar Mayer Weiner Pops 11.09.2022

On today’s The Lempert Report LIVE: We look to the future of local – some say its doomed, is it? Parents’ breakfast guilt Is the US diet really deadly? Three food delivery services that are free – and the impact Junk foods move into plant based territory  On the Bullseye another brand – this time its Oscar Mayer – overreaches. 

Lizzo & Instacart, Grateful Dead Lettuce, Shark Tank Food Hall 07.09.2022

On today’s broadcast  Instacart hires Lizzo New rules for school lunch A new food competition Gen Z says no kids for me Twitch becomes a food powerhouse The Bullseye is all about the Grateful Dead

Walmart+ Benefit, Organics Truth, Fine Dining Metaverse 30.08.2022

Yet another benefit comes to Walmart+ members The Truth About Organics Want a bug for breakfast? What if YOUR supermarket offered you a loan? The changing ingredients of major brands and why its happening. And in Our Bullseye – how the metaverse is changing fine dining.

Drought Response, Alcoholic Ice Cream, Food Truck Favorites 22.08.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE. What’s coming up at Aldi A surprising store format that is ripe for success - maybe  How farmers in the west are coping What’s your favorite food truck food? What labels make a difference And a new ice cream is designed for just 39% of Americans

July Prices and Inflation, Less Condiments, Kitchen Smells 16.08.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE Our look at the July Consumer Price Index and Food Inflation projections How some condiments will have to reformulate How food businesses can enable sustainable diets The backlash coming against food brands A new twist on kitchen smells And in our Bullseye, why Amazon bought a vacuum cleaning business

Dark Farming, Fired Food Damage, Back To school 08.08.2022

Welcome to The Lempert Report LIVE • A new thought on how to prevent obesity • Farmers Go Dark • It's Back to School shopping time • Why you may want to stop typing – or dictating – and use a pen & paper again • The damages from fried foods continue  • On the Bullseye, a vodka brand stands out

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