Aisle Watch
What is moving in the center of the store: snacks, beverages, private label, nonfood and the new products competing for shelf space.
Trader Joe’s Opening Back-To-Back CA, UT Stores
An acquired Anaheim Hills location and ground-up West Jordan store will be open for the upcoming weekend.
PLMA Names 2026 Salute To Excellence Awards Winners
More than 900 entries were judged based on taste and sensory appeal, packaging, product concept and value for the money.
Wegmans Previews Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $5 Per Person
The 16-item meal centers on a 13-pound Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey, with sides and desserts to boot.
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Seasonal Occasions Drive 64 Percent Of Chocolate, Candy Sales: NCA
Confectioners and retailers may be able to gain more sales as younger generations develop their own traditions, like Galentine's Day, Summerween and…
Snacks & Beverages
Timberlake, Biel Join Protein Soda Brand Proda As Co-Founders
The goal is to take Proda into grocery, club and direct-to-consumer channels nationwide.
Whole Foods Market Predicts Top Food And Beverage Trends For 2027
One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Beach City Coffee Earns Compostable Certification For Bags
BPI certification provides third-party verification that the bags meet recognized ASTM standards for commercial compostability.
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.
Don Francisco’s Creates Coffee Flavors For Holiday Collection
The Maple Pecan and Holiday Blend coffees are available in both bags and pods.
Mars Data: 2 In 5 Halloween Shoppers Buy A ‘Buffer Bag’ Of Candy
The survey revealed that candy demand runs throughout the month of October.
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…