Campbell Soup Co. plans to consolidate its offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, into its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the company will invest approximately $50 million to enhance its Camden facilities over the next three years. “We are thrilled to invest in our people, our facilities and our Camden community, […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Competition For Emerging Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live March 8 at the Natural Products Expo West in California. A panel of judges will evaluate […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Henkel Partners With Shell On Renewable-Based Ingredients
Rocky Hill, Connecticut-based Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Dolly Parton Expands Lineup Of Duncan Hines’ Baking Mixes
Duncan Hines, a brand of Chicago-based Conagra Brands, is launching four additional baking mixes with Dolly Parton as part of the brand’s multiyear partnership. The new products include mixes for cornbread, biscuits and two types of brownies inspired by some of Dolly’s favorite family recipes. “I knew Duncan Hines and I were bringing something special to the baking aisle when […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Inspired Home Show To Discuss Inflation, Strategies For Success
Creating strategies for success in the current economic marketplace will be the focus of this year’s presentations March 4-7 at The Inspired Home Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. Sessions will explore topics such as inflation’s influence on the housewares consumer; directional dining and drinking trends; purchasing in a digital world; new packaging concepts; looking […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
eGrowcery, AdAdapted Help Retailers Grow Digital Footprint
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based eGrowcery and AdAdapted are partnering to help retailers grow their digital footprint and related sales. The move will also support efforts by CPG brands to personalize the shopping experience and drive engagement, purchase intent and increased spend on retailers’ digital advertising platforms. “This partnership is all about eGrowcery and AdAdapted driving more platform eyeballs and enabling […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Freshpet Advances Operational Improvement Plan With New Hire
Secaucus, New Jersey-based Freshpet has named Jay Dahlgren as EVP of manufacturing, technology and supply chain. This appointment supports Freshpet’s operational improvement plan to drive margin expansion, support long-term growth and improve profitability. The plan was developed by its leadership team and board in August and contains a roadmap to add manufacturing and supply chain […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Cascade Platinum Debuts New Innovation With No Prewash
Cincinnati-based Cascade has debuted Cascade Platinum Plus, a cleaning system that allows users to skip extra steps with no prewash or rewash. To develop its formula upgrade, Cascade tested 10 prototype formulations and 13,000 test pods to perfect the Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPac. The formula is comprised of cleaning ingredients to hydrate and scrub dried-on food, […]