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Category: Aisle Watch
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Aisle Watch, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 1st Non-UPF Food Label; Grocers Face New Rules
The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Salutes Return Of Flutie Flakes With Oct. 3 Event
Over the years, sales of the cereal have helped raise nearly $50 million for Flutie’s charity, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Posted inInternational Foods, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Expands Imported From Italy Line With Pasta, Sauces
Italian cuisine ranks among the top three fastest growing global food trends, CMMO Tye Anthony said.
Posted inAisle Watch, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Featured News, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands
Aldi Packs October Finds Aisle: Big Bag Returns, Viral Pizzas, Holiday Debuts
Customers bought more than 45,000 Big Bags online within minutes of their launch last year, Aldi said.
Posted inGrocers Give, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest
Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Suppliers
Sprouts Testing Swedish Pick & Mix Candy Displays In CA, FL
A Swedish Pick & Mix program debuted today in the bulk departments of 17 Sprouts in California and Florida; packaged Sockerbit candies will appear in about 500 stores in October.
Posted inInternational Foods, Aisle Watch, Suppliers, West
Korean Company Builds U.S. Production To Fuel Kimchi Expansion
Daesang plans to broaden its product portfolio and consumer reach in efforts to make kimchi “part of everyday life in the United States.”
Posted inAisle Watch, Deli News, Northeast, Perishables, Store News, Suppliers
Soupergirl Distribution Multiplying Via Costco, Giant, ShopRite
The plant-based soups, salsas and gazpachos are now carried in more than 1,000 traditional and natural food retail locations, supplementing its DTC business.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Featured News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Instacart Gives Grocers, CPG Brands Real-Time View Of Store Shelves
The new software maps stores down to individual products so users can understand what is happening on shelves and act on it.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, National, Suppliers
Simbe Surpasses 3,000 Units In Shelf Intelligence Fleet
Simbe: “We’re building the physical intelligence layer that enables retailers to understand and operate stores with greater autonomy.”
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Hundreds Of Own-Brand Fall Items Hitting At H-E-B
The limited-time items can be found in a variety of store departments, including both food and non-food.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Debuts New Italian Import Line Across Banner
The Culinaria Italian Table line comprises more than 40 directly imported Italian products, bolstering the grocer’s “Taste of Italy” event.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Suppliers
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Posted inFrozen Food, Aisle Watch, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Suppliers, West
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Fresh Thyme’s First ‘Pitch Thyme’ Adds 4 MI Brands To Shelves
Specialty coffee spread maker Bingo Roasters earning top honors as the Customer Choice winner.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, National, Private Label Brands, Suppliers
Watkins To Acquire Sauer Brands’ Spice, Seasonings Business
Watkins’ acquisition does not include mayonnaise and condiment products under the Sauer’s, Duke’s and Mateo’s names.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, International Foods, News, Suppliers, West
Barilla Group To Acquire Mac And Cheese Brand Goodles
“We chose the Barilla Group because they can help us innovate and grow internationally while letting us make gooder decisions and maintain our quality,” says Goodles’ CEO.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News, Nonfood Items
IHA Outlook: Cleaning, Home Health Products Lead Purchase Intent
Cleaning tools topped all 15 categories measured, with 67 percent of consumers very or somewhat likely to buy in the next 12 months.