Aisle Watch
What is moving in the center of the store: snacks, beverages, private label, nonfood and the new products competing for shelf space.
Snax-Sational Expands Guy Fieri Popcorn, Chiquita Plantain Chips Distribution
Announcements of additional major retail banners for both lines are anticipated in the coming months, alongside international expansion.
NCSA Elects 4 To Board Of Directors, Names 2027 Leadership
The candy association elected four board members, with Raul Francisco and Ryan Miller joining and two directors re-elected.
Poppi Founders Launch Jetty Hydration Brand
Initial availability is at Whole Foods Market nationwide and online at Target and Amazon.
QFC Brings Back MasterChef Loyalty Campaign With Onyx Knife Collection
QFC customers want to see more loyalty programs tied to tangible rewards, President Brent Stewart said.
General Mills Reorganizes Into 3 Segments, Names New Leadership
Incoming CEO Dana McNabb: "This new structure better aligns our leadership and resources with our highest priorities."
Snacks & Beverages
Topco’s Wide Awake Coffee, Crayola Team For Holiday Campaign
The campaign encourages shoppers to take a break during the holiday season through coloring, drawing or a mindful pause.
Kraft Heinz To Divest Coffee Business, Adds 2 Directors
The new independent board members are former Kroger CFO Mike Schlotman and Nordstrom CFO Kelly Dilts.
Mondelēz Takes Majority Stake In Better-For-You Brand Undercover Snacks
Undercover will operate as a standalone business within Mondelēz's North America Ventures unit, alongside brands like Perfect Snacks, Tate's Bake Shop and…
Cheerios, Ziploc Partner On Highly Requested Resealable Cereal Bag
The solution to "everyday cereal frustration" will roll out to retailers nationwide in coming months.
Kroger, Stop & Shop Lean Into Halloween With Candy Volume, Seasonal Exclusives
Kroger expects to sell 25 million pounds of candy, while Stop & Shop debuts a Marty the Robot Boo Bucket, returning muffins…
Alcohol-Free Beverages Go Mainstream As UNFI, Walmart Build Out Category
The no-alcohol market is projected to approach $5 billion by 2028, according to alchohol data provider IWSR.
Private Label
Spins Survey: Private Label Becoming Part Of Shoppers’ Routines
Private label dollar sales reached $251.3 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 14, up from $247.3 billion a year earlier.
Report: Store Brands Hit 23.8% Unit Market Share As National Brands Lag
Store brands continued to strengthen their position in the marketplace during the first half of 2026, outperforming national brands in unit sales,…
AWG Adds 64 Private Label Items, Targets GLP-1 Trends, Grilling Season
AWG Family of Brands is adding 64 new items to its private brand portfolio in the second quarter of 2026, expanding across…