Healthy Family Project’s annual thank you reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure saw more than 200 produce industry professionals celebrating the impact of its cause marketing programs. Cause marketing retail and digital campaigns in 2022 raised $235,000 for Feeding America food banks, Our Military Kids, Foundation for Fresh Produce and Ripe for Revival. […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Midwest
Bounty Shares New Artwork On Paper Towel Products
As part of its Inclusive Artists Project, Cincinnati-based Bounty has partnered with three artists – surface print and accessories designer Shadé Akanbi, illustrator Reina Castellanos and graphic designer and illustrator Kingsley Nebechi – to create original artwork that will be featured on a new limited-edition collection of paper towels. “We’re delighted to partner with these talented artists who are passionate about […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Hershey’s Reintroduces SHE Packaging Bars
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Hershey’s has brought back its limited-edition SHE bars to honor the women and girls who make an impact on our lives. This year, Hershey’s brand and its nonprofit partner Girls on the Run joined forces to build upon their mission of uplifting women. Together, they partnered to curate more than 200 adjectives that […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Center Store, Southeast
Dollar General Introduces New ‘Nature’s Menu’ Pet Food
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has reformulated and rebranded its dog and cat food line, Nature’s Menu. “Our team of brand managers and buyers strive to ensure each private brand item we develop focuses on the needs of our customers and their families. Such is the case with Nature’s Menu, Dollar General’s exclusive super premium dog and cat […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Inflation Not Keeping Consumers Away From Meat Department
Following last year’s virtual presentation, the “Power of Meat 2023: An In-Depth Look At The Meat Department Through The Shoppers’ Eyes” came back stronger than ever this year during the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Led by Anne-Marie Roerink, principal and founder of 210 Analytics, the presentation was held yesterday as the conference’s first […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Do Marketing Claims, Attributes Matter To Meat Consumers?
By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Through all the ups and downs of the last several years, shopper demand for meat products has remained strong. But as consumers continue to navigate economic pressures, health and sustainability concerns, the meat industry and retailers will need to collaborate to ensure they are meeting consumers’ evolving needs. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Introduces Flow Wrap Packaging For Beef Products
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ fresh meats division has introduced flow wrap packaging for its case ready portfolio. According to the company, flow wrap is a packaging product that uses less plastic than conventional packaging, requires less energy to produce and keeps products fresher three times longer. This packaging solution is being tested with Tyson Foods’ case […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Honors International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of female avocado farmers. Many California avocado growers come from multigenerational farming families. With generational transitions happening, women are taking on avocado grove management and agriculture industry leadership roles. “The commission is happy to celebrate International Women’s Day and […]