Uber launched Cart Assistant, an AI-powered feature designed to help users build grocery baskets faster in the Uber Eats app. The beta feature allows users to type a shopping list or upload an image of a handwritten list or recipe ingredients, and the AI automatically adds items to their cart. Cart Assistant accounts for store-level […]
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Study: State Ingredient Regulations Could Increase Grocery Prices
A patchwork of conflicting state ingredient laws could drive grocery costs up 12 percent for American households if regulations passed in Louisiana, Texas and West Virginia are replicated nationwide, according to a study released Feb. 20 by Americans for Ingredient Transparency. The economic analysis, conducted by Policy Navigation Group, examined legislation that bans ingredients or […]
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Target Names New CMO, COO Following Leadership Change
Target Corp. named Cara Sylvester CMO and Lisa Roath COO as part of executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke. The appointments are designed to strengthen merchandising authority and elevate the guest experience. Target confirmed it expects to report fourth quarter 2025 sales, full-year GAAP EPS and full-year Adjusted EPS in line with prior […]
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IHA Selects 60 Finalists For 2026 Global Innovation Awards
The International Housewares Association (IHA) selected 60 new products for the home as finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design, the Rosemont, Illinois-based organization announced Feb. 19. Five finalists were selected in each of 12 categories. The annual awards program recognizes distinction in the home and housewares industry. Finalists […]
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Challenge Butter Survey Finds Americans Rejecting Restrictive Food Rules
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they either want to eat better without restriction or aren’t changing how they eat in 2026, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Challenge Butter, the Dublin, California-based brand announced Feb. 3. The research shows Americans are prioritizing enjoyment and personal choice over rigid food […]
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Grocers Prepare To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, Feb. 22
Grocers across the U.S. are taking time to celebrate their associates on Supermarket Employee Day. Supermarket Employee Day is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. First declared in 2021 by FMI – The Food Industry Association, Feb. 22 recognizes essential workers who support their customers and communities. With more than 40,000 […]
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Campbell’s Taps CPG Veteran Anand To Lead Snacks Division
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell’s announced that seasoned global executive Mohit Anand will join the company as EVP and president of its Snacks division on Feb. 23. Anand succeeds Elizabeth Duggan, who is departing the company after a nearly seven-year tenure that included leading Campbell’s Canadian business and serving as chief transformation officer. Anand steps into […]
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NFRA: Consumers Prefer Naturally Protein-Rich Foods Over Fortified Options
Consumers prioritize naturally protein-rich foods like meat, eggs and dairy over heavily fortified alternatives, according to new research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based trade association found that while interest in added protein remains strong, particularly among parents, health-conscious shoppers and middle-income households, consumers consistently place greater trust in foods […]