Belle Foods has implemented a new shelf labeling system, “Simply Healthy.” Simply Healthy is a color-coded guide to note healthy attributes of a product. The labels will indicate up to four different healthy characteristics, such as gluten free, sugar free, heart healthy, all natural or low carbs on each product. Each attribute will be assigned […]
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Aluminum Can Leads As Most Recycled Beverage Container
The U.S. recycling rate for aluminum beverage containers jumped seven percentage points, from 58.1 percent to 65.1 percent for 2011, the Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) have announced. That means 61 billion cans were recycled in 2011, a milestone that marks solid progress toward the industry’s goal […]
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Leading Retailers Form ‘MCX’ To Deliver Mobile Wallet
A group of the nation’s leading merchants has formed Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX), a new company dedicated to offering consumers a versatile mobile-commerce experience that will combine the convenience of paying at the register with customizable offers. Development of MCX’s mobile application is under way. The initial focus centers on offering merchants a mobile-commerce solution […]
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Publix Tests Online Coupon Program
Publix is testing an online coupon program as a convenient alternative to the paper variety. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that the pilot program began a few weeks ago at 10 stores in Ocala, Fla., and 29 stores in Alabama. Shoppers sign up and log on to the service where they have access to […]
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Kroger, Safeway Try Customized Pricing
A New York Times report says that Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are among the large grocery chains using various methods to determine individualized prices for their shoppers. The retailers are hoping to improve razor-thin margins by creating specific offers and prices, based on shoppers’ behaviors, that could encourage more spending, the Times says. The […]
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Activate Drinks Announces Opening Of ‘Get Activated’ Pop-Up Shop
Activate the nutrient-enhanced water beverage, has launched the Get Activated shop, part pop-up retail experience and part social experiment created to challenge the city of Los Angeles and motivate surrounding residents to get moving in support of the fight against obesity. Activate has partnered with the Get America Fit Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing education […]
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Hostess Offers ‘Lunch Notes’ On New Website
With summer vacation season wrapping up and families getting back to their daily routines, Hostess® is inviting fans to visit the new home of the tasty treats—HostessCakes.com—to help turn their “every day” lunch into a small celebration with Hostess Lunch Notes. The new Hostess Lunch Notes are a fun, easy way to brighten the day […]
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Whole Foods Debuts ‘Grow!’ Online Today
Whole Foods Market has announced that “Grow!” will debut online this month as part of the company’s Do Something Reel Film Festival. In addition, this month marks the beginning of a partnership with digital entertainment curator, FilmBuff, which will bring the films featured through the festival to a larger audience through multi-platform distribution. “Grow!”, written […]