{"id":985835,"date":"2026-07-28T14:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T18:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kroger-helps-families-simplify-back-to-routine-season-with-fresh-convenient-meals-and-a-smarter-way-to-shop\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T18:03:38","slug":"kroger-helps-families-simplify-back-to-routine-season-with-fresh-convenient-meals-and-a-smarter-way-to-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/kroger-helps-families-simplify-back-to-routine-season-with-fresh-convenient-meals-and-a-smarter-way-to-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Kroger Helps Families Simplify Back-to-Routine Season with Fresh, Convenient Meals and a Smarter Way to Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>New Kroger AI Shopping Assistant helps customers make meal planning easier<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CINCINNATI<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 28, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America&#8217;s grocer, is helping families transition out of summer and back into their routines with convenient dinner options and fresh ideas. To make it even easier, Kroger is launching its newest AI Shopping Assistant &#8211; a smarter, simpler way to plan meals, discover products and find value, however customers choose to shop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnewswire.com\/media\/MS1959909\/2026-AI-Shopping-Assistant-Press-Release3778.jpg?id=OA2797837\" title=\"New Kroger AI Shopping Assistant helps customers make meal planning easier\" alt=\"New Kroger AI Shopping Assistant helps customers make meal planning easier\" \/>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The AI Shopping Assistant is now available across the Kroger Family of Companies websites and apps. This digital assistant combines the food knowledge customers expect from Kroger&#8217;s friendly associates, all in an AI-powered tool.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We continue to invest in digital tools that make shopping simpler, more intuitive and more convenient for our customers,&#8221; said Yael Cosset, executive vice president and chief digital officer at Kroger. &#8220;The AI Shopping Assistant is another example of how we&#8217;re using technology and AI to help families plan, discover and shop more easily.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As families prepare for the school year, customers can use the new Kroger AI Shopping Assistant to:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Plan meals for the week, find new recipes and build a cart around budget and dietary needs<\/li>\n<li>Snap a photo of a written list or recipe card, or paste a URL \u2013 the digital assistant finds the products and creates a cart in seconds\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Plan for any occasion \u2013 from weeknight dinners and tailgates to birthday parties \u2013 with tailored product suggestions and shopping lists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Everyday Essentials for Your Routine<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Kroger has everything families need to navigate the season and their meal decisions:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Quick Breakfast Solutions <\/b>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=2376924374&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fkroger-sausage-egg-and-cheese-croissant-breakfast-sandwich%2F0001111009679%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26storecode%3D01400423%26cid%3Dcid%3Dshp_bin_shopl%26%26cid%3Dshp.pai.ms_corelia_p%3Aacq_20260000_r%3A0_t%3Aent_b%3Aall_e%3A0_f%3AFY26.01_search_ent_acq.all_allent.lia_corelia_kroger.all_b_lia_shop_all_na_obcatchall_all_rev_roas_sf_ma3525%26msclkid%3D5496c0a2abb41fbde0b6aaf423b0b4ef%26gclid%3D5496c0a2abb41fbde0b6aaf423b0b4ef%26gclsrc%3D3p.ds%26gad_source%3D7%26gad_campaignid%3D22204305730&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Sausage+Egg+and+Cheese+Croissant+Breakfast+Sandwich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Sandwich<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=113705766&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dprotein%2520yogurt%26searchType%3Ddefault_search%26brandName%3DKroger%26fulfillment%3Dall&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Protein+Yogurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Protein Yogurt<\/a>\u00a0fuel busy mornings without the fuss<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Lunchbox Essentials<\/b>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=3231698907&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fkroger-crustless-peanut-butter-strawberry-jam-sandwiches%2F0001111014635%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Crustless+Peanut+Butter+%26+Strawberry+Jam+Sandwiches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Crustless Peanut Butter &amp; Strawberry Jam Sandwiches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=1367761491&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fsimple-truth-turkey-and-cheese-lunchkit%2F0001111060304%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search&amp;a=Simple+Truth%C2%AE+Turkey+and+Cheese+Lunchkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simple Truth\u00ae Turkey and Cheese Lunchkit<\/a><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=3856538773&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fsimple-truth-organic-reduced-fat-strawberry-banana-and-vanilla-yogurt-tubes%2F0001111015147%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26storecode%3D01400929%26cid%3Dcid%3Dshp_bin_shopl%26%26cid%3Dshp.pai.ms_corelia_p%3Aacq_20260000_r%3A0_t%3Aent_b%3Aall_e%3A0_f%3AFY26.01_search_ent_acq.all_allent.lia_corelia_kroger.all_b_lia_shop_all_na_obcatchall_all_rev_roas_sf_ma3525%26msclkid%3D6343814efb5717d9e8d9eb1869280b10%26gclid%3D6343814efb5717d9e8d9eb1869280b10%26gclsrc%3D3p.ds%26gad_source%3D7%26gad_campaignid%3D22204305730&amp;a=Simple+Truth+Organic%C2%AE+Yogurt+Tubes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simple Truth Organic\u00ae Yogurt Tubes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=2062243111&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fkroger-no-sugar-added-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches%2F0001111015138%3Fmsockid%3D2cad4b94b4846d9104575ccab54f6cc3&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+No+Sugar+Added+Cinnamon+Applesauce+Pouches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae No Sugar Added Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=1737021399&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fsimple-truth-organic-raspberry-blueberry-fruit-veggie-strips%2F0001111014081%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26storecode%3D01400359%26cid%3Dcid%3Dshp_bin_shopl%26%26cid%3Dshp.pai.ms_corelia_p%3Aacq_20260000_r%3A0_t%3Aent_b%3Aall_e%3A0_f%3AFY26.01_search_ent_acq.all_allent.lia_corelia_kroger.all_b_lia_shop_all_na_obcatchall_all_rev_roas_sf_ma3525%26msclkid%3Daa86f671863e116316fb9c2717bf7a26%26gclid%3Daa86f671863e116316fb9c2717bf7a26%26gclsrc%3D3p.ds%26gad_source%3D7%26gad_campaignid%3D22204305730&amp;a=Simple+Truth%C2%AE+Fruit+Strips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simple Truth\u00ae Fruit Strips<\/a>\u00a0take the guesswork out of what to pack<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Easy Weeknight Dinners<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=4065117084&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fprivate-selection-korean-inspired-beef-bulgogi%2F0001111016121%3Fmsockid%3D2cad4b94b4846d9104575ccab54f6cc3&amp;a=Private+Selection%C2%AE+Korean+Inspired+Beef+Bulgogi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Private Selection\u00ae Korean Inspired Beef Bulgogi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=416794874&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dglobal%2520inspired%2520frozen%26searchType%3Ddefault_search%26brandName%3DPrivate%2520Selection%26fulfillment%3Dall&amp;a=Private+Selection%C2%AE+Global+Inspired+Frozen+Meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Private Selection\u00ae Global Inspired Frozen Meals<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=4139735882&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dsalad%2520kits%26searchType%3Ddefault_search%26brandName%3DPrivate%2520Selection%257CKroger%26fulfillment%3Dall&amp;a=Private+Selection%C2%AE+or+Kroger%C2%AE+Salad+Kits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Private Selection\u00ae or Kroger\u00ae Salad Kits<\/a>\u00a0make dinner easier even on the busiest nights<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Smart Snacking<\/b>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=1848675574&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fkroger-potato-chip-variety-pack%2F0001111004134%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Potato+Chip+Variety+Pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Potato Chip Variety Pack<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=1430519696&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fsimple-truth-organic-iced-oatmeal-cookie-baked-energy-bar-family-size%2F0001111014871%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search&amp;a=Simple+Truth+Organic%C2%AE+Iced+Oatmeal+Cookie+Baked+Energy+Bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simple Truth Organic\u00ae Iced Oatmeal Cookie Baked Energy Bar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=2745566015&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fp%2Fsimple-truth-strawberry-kale-kids-juice-boxes%2F0001111011056%3Ffulfillment%3DPICKUP%26searchType%3Ddefault_search&amp;a=Simple+Truth%C2%AE+Strawberry+Kale+Kids+Juice+Boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Simple Truth\u00ae Strawberry Kale Kids Juice Boxes<\/a><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=402588372&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dsnack%2520tray%26searchType%3Ddefault_search%26brandName%3DKroger%26fulfillment%3Dall&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Snack+Trays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Snack Trays<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=842443473&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kroger.com%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dkroger%2520fruit%2520cups%26searchType%3Ddefault_search%26brandName%3DKroger%26fulfillment%3Dall&amp;a=Kroger%C2%AE+Fruit+Cups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kroger\u00ae Fruit Cups<\/a>\u00a0offer a convenient way to refuel after school or post-practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more back-to-school essentials to help families get back into their routines, visit Kroger&#8217;s blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=1303710712&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4473837-1%26h%3D462880024%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.kroger.com%252Fblog%252Fseasonal%252Fback-to-school%26a%3DThe%2BFresh%2BLane&amp;a=The+Fresh+Lane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Fresh Lane<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kroger&#8217;s portfolio of <i>Our Brands<\/i>\u00a0products helps customers enjoy great-tasting food at an exceptional value. From breakfast and lunch to dinner and snacking, <i>Our Brands<\/i>\u00a0means families can stretch their budgets without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how customers shop, Kroger makes it easy. Whether shopping in store, on Kroger.com or in the Kroger app, customers can enjoy the same fresh items at the same low prices. Simply place an order through the app or website and choose Pickup at a convenient store location or Delivery to your door in as little as 30 minutes. For even more convenience, Kroger&#8217;s full product assortment is available on demand through DoorDash, Instacart\u00a0and Uber Eats marketplaces, shopped from a local store and delivered directly to a customer&#8217;s door.<\/p>\n<p>Media assets available for download <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=3584071316&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbrandfolder.com%2Fs%2F7vkrqmfr5kpcrgc444r6b&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Kroger<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>At The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4740618-1&amp;h=4107678028&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4715285-1%26h%3D3359533263%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4443405-1%2526h%253D1425113045%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fc212.net%25252Fc%25252Flink%25252F%25253Ft%25253D0%252526l%25253Den%252526o%25253D4431798-1%252526h%25253D945888509%252526u%25253Dhttps%2525253A%2525252F%2525252Fnam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2525252F%2525253Furl%2525253Dhttps%252525253A%252525252F%252525252Fc212.net%252525252Fc%252525252Flink%252525252F%252525253Ft%252525253D0%2525252526l%252525253Den%2525252526o%252525253D3172087-1%2525252526h%252525253D950256301%2525252526u%252525253Dhttps%25252525253A%25252525252F%25252525252Fwww.kroger.com%25252525252F%2525252526a%252525253DKroger%25252526data%2525253D05%252525257C02%252525257Cashlea.alley%2525252540kroger.com%252525257C1f866e1ee7cf41efb14408dc91492bb4%252525257C8331e14a91344288bf5a5e2c8412f074%252525257C0%252525257C0%252525257C638544990653502431%252525257CUnknown%252525257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%252525253D%252525257C0%252525257C%252525257C%252525257C%25252526sdata%2525253D9wzWKm0P%252525252FkSjBAK%252525252FiVWwyIagqHWkO7gq3H36BHekS2E%252525253D%25252526reserved%2525253D0%252526a%25253DKroger%2526a%253DKroger%26a%3DKroger&amp;a=Kroger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Kroger<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Co. 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(NYSE: KR), America&#8217;s grocer, is helping families transition out of summer and back into their routines with convenient dinner options and fresh ideas. To make it even easier, Kroger is launching its newest AI Shopping Assistant &#8211; a smarter, simpler way to plan meals, discover products and find value, however customers choose to shop. The AI Shopping Assistant is now available across the Kroger Family of Companies websites and apps. 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