COVID-19 significantly changed consumer grocery shopping behaviors, including product sampling, an important tactic for the consumer-packaged goods industry. What’s more, 36 percent of shoppers don’t plan to sample products in-store post-pandemic, according to Sampler research. FrontLine Marketing, a consumer marketing and merchandising activation company and division of Acosta, has launched the FrontLine Marketing @Home program, […]
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IRI Launches New OmniMarket And OmniConsumer Solutions
IRI, a provider of innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has expanded its omnichannel measurement capabilities with the launch of two new solutions: IRI OmniMarket and IRI OmniConsumer. “These two new solutions represent the first omnichannel measurement, at scale, for our industry,” said Andrew Appel, president and CEO of IRI. “We have […]
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Coca-Cola Co. Promotes Douglas; Elects 2 Other Officers
The Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as SVP and general counsel. Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the company who most recently served as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for the North America operating unit. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s global legal function, reporting to […]
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The Giant Co. Unveils Healing The Planet Grant Program
In celebration of Earth Day and its commitment to healing the planet, The Giant Co. unveiled a new $250,000 grant program designed to support projects that build on environmental stewardship by connecting families with community green spaces. Developed in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, The Giant Co.’s Healing the Planet grant program will begin accepting online applications […]
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Stryve Foods Expands Retail Distribution Across New Channels
Stryve Foods, a maker of air dried meat snacks, said that a series of new retail locations are expected to begin carrying its products in the second quarter of this year. This expansion brings the total number of stores carrying Stryve brands to approximately 25,000. The following retailers are expected to begin carrying Stryve products during […]
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Northgate González Market Honors Día De Los Niños With Celebration
Día del Niño is a commemorative date celebrated annually on April 30 in honor of children. To commemorate the Mexican holiday, Northgate González Market will be celebrating with a two-week-long program where kids can receive free books, cooking classes and a chance for a teacher to win $2,000 for their school. “This past year has not only […]
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New Study Highlights Economic Impact Of Food, Agriculture Industry
by Lowell Randel / SVP, Government and Legal Affairs for Global Cold Chain Alliance The Global Cold Chain Alliance was among 34 food and agriculture organizations that commissioned a nationwide study measuring the impact of the food and agriculture sectors of the economy. The results of the research were released in March and can be found at […]
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Stouffer’s To Debut New Food Mashup: LasagnaMac
Solon, Ohio-based Stouffer’s is offering its new LasagnaMac as a limited time promotional item, available online this summer. To learn more about how you can have a chance to try this food mashup, follow @stouffers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. “Bringing together two of our best-selling products is a simple way to express the intent of our new marketing […]
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Farmstead Partners With DoorDash On National Expansion
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has partnered with last-mile logistics platform DoorDash. The three primary elements of the partnership are: Making Farmstead’s grocery brand available through the DoorDash app and website for one-hour delivery in all of Farmstead’s active markets, covering 19 million households, including its upcoming 15 […]
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With Brunch To-Go, Fresh Flowers From Gelson’s
Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to help its customers celebrate Mother’s Day and show appreciation for the amazing mothers and mother figures in their lives. The grocer is offering brunch to-go options topped with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, flower arrangements and cheese and charcuterie plates. Brunch options include Poached Salmon served with Artichoke Fennel and Prosciutto Salad, […]
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Rosie Offers E-Commerce Solutions With Deep Linking, Other Tools
Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers, has launched enhanced functionality including one-click checkout, deep linking and retailer-controlled marketing tools. The new digital merchandising capabilities give retailers the power to customize the look and feel of their individual online programs and own the direct retailer and customer relationship. “It’s a top priority to […]
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Daulby Joins Consumer Brands Association Senior Leadership Team
Jen Daulby is joining the Consumer Brands Association senior leadership team as SVP of government affairs. She most recently served as the minority staff director for the Committee on House Administration and previously held multiple roles on Capitol Hill and with two consumer-facing Fortune 500 companies. “Jen is a smart, pragmatic and results-oriented professional with profound experience navigating the most complex regulatory, legal […]
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SpartanNash Announces Tayebi As Chief Strategy Officer
SpartanNash announced that Masiar Tayebi joined the company as EVP and chief strategy officer, effective April 19. Tayebi has more than 20 years of experience connecting strategy, technology and innovation to drive growth and transformational change. Prior to joining the company, Tayebi was global head of corporate strategy and business development at Whirlpool Corp., as […]
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Food Lion Goals Support Industry-Leading Sustainability Effort
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is making new commitments to help customers know how and where their food is sourced, reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across all layers of the retailer’s operations and eliminate waste through all parts of the food supply chain. This is in addition to several other initiatives and goals […]
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Stop & Shop’s Massachusetts Stores Pilot Flashfood Program
Stop & Shop has launched a pilot program for the Flashfood mobile app at four of its Worcester-area stores in Massachusetts. The free app gives shoppers access to exclusive deals on items including meat, produce, seafood, dairy, deli and bakery which are nearing their best-by date. The app also helps Stop & Shop in its […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Opens New Central Indiana Distribution Facility
The Whitestown, Indiana Coca-Cola Consolidated distribution and automated warehouse facility opened April 19. The company invested approximately $60 million to build this 400,000-square-foot facility, allowing it to better serve its customers in central Indiana and the surrounding region. The facility will be able to distribute more than 20 million cases each year. More than 450 teammates […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Expands Organic Fresh-Cut Fruit Production
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. is expanding its organic fresh-cut fruit production in North America, specifically in the U.S. and Canada. This will allow Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte to continue growing its fresh-cut fruit and organic fresh-cut fruit businesses nationally, while diversifying its variety of produce SKUs. For more than 20 years, Fresh […]
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Casey’s General Stores Hosts Grand Opening Of Joplin Distribution Center
Casey’s General Stores, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley and the Joplin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Casey’s new, $62 million distribution center in Joplin. The state-of-the-art warehouse, logistics and distribution facility adds 125 jobs to the region. “Casey’s has had a long-standing presence in Missouri and provided opportunities to […]
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Toolkit Can Help Independents Set Up, Offer SNAP Online Purchasing
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association The ethos of the independent grocer includes a commitment to the community. In the grocery business, that often means helping families that are faced with food insecurity. One of the cornerstones of this mission is the public-private partnership of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, for which retailers play […]
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Improving WIC For Retailers Is Key To Success Of Program
By Molly Pfaffenroth / NGA Senior Director of Government Relations Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to consider Child Nutrition Reauthorization legislation to improve child nutrition programs, including school meals and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The last time a CNR bill was signed into law was the Healthy, […]