American retail giant Walmart announced its first foray into beef production, as the grocer announced the launch of an end-to-end supply chain for its Angus beef. The move comes amid growing distrust of food production among shoppers, with a renewed desire to provide transparency to customers.

In a city where convenience reigns, cooking at home is usually given short shrift in New York – let alone finding the time to source local ingredients. Local Roots NYC is trying to break that pattern with its subscription service, connecting city dwellers with local farmers and their producers.

As tastes become more international and health becomes a top concern, more Americans are looking beyond supermarkets to find new flavours that surprise and delight. Canvas8 spoke to 20 people from across the US to understand what occasions lead them to visit specialty food stores.

American startup The Goods Mart offers a range of healthy snacking options, as alternatives to the ones found in traditional convenience stores. The store hopes to target shoppers who want healthy treats as they become more concerned about the effects of overindulgence.