General Mills plans to remove certified colors from all its U.S. cereals and all kindergarten-12th grade school foods by summer 2026. In addition, the company will work to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. This change impacts a small portion of General Mills’ K-12 school portfolio, as […]
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Ehlers Receives Spirit Of Ohana Honor From Dole Food Co.
Dole Food Co. has named the recipient of its inaugural “Spirit of ‘Ohana” honor: Evan Ehlers, the founder and CEO of Sharing Excess. This recognition is bestowed upon those who embody the hospitality and community-service themes of the Hawaiian concept of extended family. Dole’s “Spirit of ‘Ohana” initiative aims to encourage others to acknowledge those […]
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Report: Shoppers Ditch Name Brands For Private Label As Prices Increase
A new national survey by RDSolutions reveals that 86 percent of U.S. shoppers have switched to private label products for at least some of the items they regularly purchase – underscoring growing price sensitivity amid inflation and looming global tariffs. Conducted in May among 250 verified U.S. consumers, the survey found that price is the dominant […]
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Busch’s Fresh Food Market Offers Summer Produce From Local Farms
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, a family-owned supermarket chain in southeastern Michigan, has begun offering hyperlocal produce that will vary throughout the fall and summer months and come from farms near its stores. Among the company’s 16 stores, participating locations include Ann Arbor, Brighton, Canton, Dexter, Novi, Plymouth, Saline, South Lyon and West Bloomfield. “Michigan is such […]
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Packaged Facts: Multicultural Diversity Shaping Today’s Pet Ownership
More than two-thirds (71 percent) of American households have a pet, reports the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in its 2025 Industry Report, as cited by the World Animal Foundation. The market research firm estimates that households with pets total 94 million in 2025, a significant rise from 67 million in 2019. The two most […]
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Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Empower Fresh Add Smart AI Produce Ordering
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, an independent grocer based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has partnered with Empower Fresh to launch smarter, fresher produce ordering in five of its 15 stores, marking the start of a rollout designed to reduce waste and promote quality. The partnership brings together Hugo’s commitment to local and Empower Fresh’s AI-powered produce […]
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Kraft Heinz Commits To Remove FD&C Colors By 2027
The Kraft Heinz Co. announced it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors, effective immediately, and will remove the remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. To date, nearly 90 percent of Kraft Heinz’s U.S. products are free of FD&C colors (by […]
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Celebrating Sweetest Star Of Summer Season – Watermelon
As the summer sun reaches its peak, few things say “summer” more than watermelon. Sweet, refreshing and packed with hydration, watermelon is truly the superstar of June produce. Whether whole or pre-cut, it’s a must-have for summer gatherings and a natural way to boost the produce department’s basket size. Why watermelon? Watermelon is not only […]