Francesco Rinaldi, a pasta sauce brand, has debuted an augmented reality app called “Francesco Rinaldi AR APP” that enables the brand’s icon, Mrs. Rinaldi, to speak directly with shoppers from the jar. “The iconic Mrs. Rinaldi has graced the Francesco Rinaldi label for nearly forty years, and now at long last she speaks,” said Mary […]
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Annual #HamsAcrossAmerica Campaign Kicks Off In Iowa
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27, U.S. pig farmers, the National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council and state pork associations kicked off the third annual “Hams Across America” campaign. The program’s goal is to highlight the diverse product donations the pork industry makes throughout the year. “As pig farmers, our ‘We Care’ ethical principles […]
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CVS Aims To ‘Transform Healthcare’ With Completion Of Aetna Acquisition
CVS Health has completed its acquisition of Aetna. “Today marks the start of a new day in healthcare and a transformative moment for our company and our industry,” said CVS Health President and CEO Larry J. Merlo. “By delivering the combined capabilities of our two leading organizations, we will transform the consumer health experience and build […]
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Tyson Teams Up With The Los Angeles Chargers To Fight Hunger
The Los Angeles Chargers, Lift Up America and Tyson Foods Inc. teamed up on Nov. 27 to tackle one of Los Angeles’ most pressing issues—feeding the hungry—at StubHub Center in Carson. Los Angeles Charger players, Charger Girls and football players from Carson High, Segerstrom High and Paramount High School teams volunteered to distribute a truckload of protein […]
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GMA President and CEO: ‘GMA’s Best Days Are Ahead’
by Geoff Freeman/Grocery Manufacturers Association president and CEO My first 100 days at GMA have been productive—listening to voices across the industry, identifying areas of common cause and putting in place a high-performing team. Day-by-day, with the help of new senior leadership, we are pivoting from defense to offense. We have analyzed critical functions, targeted […]
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Safeway Introduces AI-Powered Clinics To Phoenix Market
Safeway, in conjunction with AdviNow and Akos, hosted a grand opening event debuting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, virtual medical clinics inside its Phoenix-area stores on Nov. 29. Akos, a virtual health solutions company, has launched the clinics, which it says are the first of their kind, in five Safeway stores. The AI-powered medical clinics feature telehealth […]
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San Antonio’s ArchPoint Group Acquires Watusee Foods
San Antonio, Texas-based ArchPoint Group, a global products and professional services company, has acquired Watusee Foods, which produces clean-label, limited-ingredient snack foods. According to ArchPoint, this acquisition aligns with its new business strategy of investing in “in small brands with great opportunity and bringing them to market with strong cross-functional expertise in sourcing, sales, warehousing, […]
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IDDBA Seeks Competitors For 24th Annual Cake Decorating Challenge
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) 24th annual Cake Decorating Challenge is approaching. The event will take place during IDDBA 19 in Orlando, Florida, June 2-4. Contestants will compete in a three-day event where they craft and decorate a variety of specialty cakes ranging in size, theme and shape. This challenge is open to supermarket decorators, and contestants will […]