McCormick has released the 25th edition of the Flavor Forecast, its annual report on the latest culinary trends, naming Aji Amarillo as the 2025 Flavor of the Year. Aji Amarillo, which translates to “yellow chile pepper” in English, is native to South America, where it is a staple ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. The pepper has fruity, […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Ask The Experts, National
Candy And Snacks: A Winning Formula For Independent Retailers
Sponsored content A Q&A with Anne-Marie Roerink, principal of 210 Analytics 2024 Trends: Balancing Value and Indulgence Q: What were the major trends shaping the retail, candy and snacks landscape in 2024? The dominant story of 2024 was the “value balancing act,” as consumers skillfully navigated between indulgence and practicality. This year saw a surge […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Pharmacy Delivery Across The U.S.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has expanded its same-day pharmacy delivery to customers in 49 states across the U.S., becoming the first retailer to integrate pharmacy, general merchandise and grocery in a single online order. According to Walmart, same-day pharmacy delivery uses a combination of in-store and cloud-based technology platforms, artificial intelligence capabilities and a new geospatial […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Eagle Achieves Fair Trade Certification For Nature’s Basket Shrimp Line
Giant Eagle has become the first U.S. retailer to achieve Fair Trade certification for an entire private label seafood product line. “The journey to achieve Fair Trade Certification for our Nature’s Basket shrimp has been years in the making,” said Adam Branin, the grocer’s senior director of meat and seafood. “[This achievement] is a testament […]
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Whole Foods Market Introduces New Seafood Code Of Conduct
Whole Foods Market has shared its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s quality standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Produce News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Adds Afresh Technology To All Produce Departments
After a successful pilot, Southern California-based Stater Bros. Markets is rolling out Afresh’s store ordering solution across produce departments at all 169 of its stores. Stater Bros., which is replacing its previous manual ordering processes with Afresh’s artificial intelligence-powered solution, measured significant improvements during the pilot. Notably, produce teams reduced overstock, prevented excess inventory from […]
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NCA Names 2025 Golden, Silver Candy Dish Award Recipients
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the recipients of the 2025 Golden and Silver Candy Dish Awards. Lyndi Verstrate, business manager at Shankman & Associates, will receive the Golden Candy Dish Award, while the Silver Candy Dish Award will go to Mike Farley, VP of sales at Goetze’s Candy Co. The awards will be […]
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IFPA Releases Annual Impact Report
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s work with and on behalf of the industry over the past year. CEO Cathy Burns praised the IFPA community and leadership for helping advance the priorities that matter most to the fresh produce and floral industry. “As we approached 2024, […]