In celebration of Whole Foods Market’s Beauty Week, experts on the grocer’s Trends Council have unveiled their annual list of top five clean beauty trends for the year: Beauty Goes Waterless, Multitasking Balms, Juiced-Up Skin Care, Upcycled Beauty and Stressed Skin, Meet Ramped-Up Remedies. From beauty products that cut back on water to those that do double-duty, […]
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Louisiana Fish Fry Products Launches Boil Boosters
Louisiana Fish Fry Products has introduced Boil Boosters, a new line of salt-free seafood seasoning blends designed to work in conjunction with existing boil seasoning blends to enhance the flavor of boiled seafood. The latest in a series of new products from the company, Boil Boosters is a first for the market and available for seafood boiling […]
Gelson’s Kitchen And Wolfgang Puck Express Available Through Doordash
Gelson’s, one of America’s top-rated supermarket chains, has partnered with last-mile delivery marketplace, DoorDash, to make it easier to order meals from Gelson’s Kitchen and Wolfgang Puck Express. All 27 Gelson’s stores across Southern California are now available via DoorDash. Customers can visit doordash.com or download the DoorDash app to order menu items and prepared […]
Newman’s Own Releases Lineup Of Cauliflower Crust Pizzas
According to Technomic, 43 percent of consumers enjoy pizza weekly, and 49 percent want more authentic offerings – specifically pizza made with nutritious, high-quality ingredients. Newman’s Own, the company that gives 100 percent of profits to charity, is elevating its lineup of quality food products to meet consumer demand by introducing a new line of nutrient-packed […]
Symphony RetailAI Named As A Representative Vendor
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, was recognized as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2021 Market Guide for Retail Unified Price, Promotion and Markdown Optimization Applications. According to Gartner, major factors driving differentiation among vendors and/or data providers include: Use of […]
Independents Demonstrating AI Isn’t Just For Big Retailers Anymore
San Jose, California-based Hypersonix, an enterprise AI platform for consumer commerce industries, is actively partnering with independent retailers to deploy its AI technology to help unlock profitable growth opportunities. Three examples are HomeTown Pharmacy, Pyramid Foods and Carlie C’s IGA – all have implemented the Hypersonix AI solution with the intention to become more data-driven […]
Star Ranch Angus Brand Team Unveils New Brand Design
The team behind Dakota Dunes, South Dakota-based Star Ranch Angus beef, a brand of Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, recently unveiled a new brand look for the first time in 12 years. To help inform the new design, Tyson Fresh Meats fielded a survey with Star Ranch Angus beef’s […]
Sanderson Farms Celebrates ‘Women In Agriculture’
To coincide with International Women’s Day, Sanderson Farms will celebrate the women who make up a vital part of its workforce during the entire month of March. As part of this celebration, every week Sanderson Farms will feature a different female member of its workforce on its social media channels, along with a link to a […]
CEO Update Names FMI’s Sarasin CEO Of The Year
Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI – The Food Industry Association has been named the 2021 Association CEO of the Year by CEO Update. This recognition is awarded annually to the outstanding trade association CEO. “The FMI Board of Directors felt strongly that Leslie should be recognized, and so we as board members collaborated on […]
IRI And BCG Release 2020 U.S. CPG Growth Leaders List
IRI and Boston Consulting Group have published their ninth annual CPG study revealing that the total CPG industry grew roughly 10.4 percent in 2020. This significantly outpaced the prior three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8 percent due to COVID-related shifts in consumer shopping and consumption behavior. The report also predicts how consumer trends […]
Stop & Shop Kicks Off Annual Help Cure Childhood Cancer Campaign
Stop & Shop has kicked off its annual Help Cure Childhood Cancer campaign to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in Massachusetts, and MSK Kids, the pediatrics program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Since the campaign’s inception decades ago, the Quincy, Massachusetts-based retailer and its customers have contributed more […]
Acosta Appoints Van Aken As Chief Human Resources Officer
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has appointed Mike Van Aken as chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Van Aken brings more than 20 years of HR experience across large public organizations, smaller privately held businesses and startups. In this role, he will oversee Acosta’s […]
FMI And Kellogg Partner On Nutrition Initiative Post Virtual Event
As part of its mission to feed families and enrich lives, FMI – The Food Industry Association and the Kellogg Co. have donated more than 13,000 servings of cereal to the St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. This was an initiative of the virtual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, for which Phoenix was the live event’s […]
Reese’s Launches Organic Milk And Dark Chocolate Reese’s Cups
For the first time, the Reese’s brand is introducing Organic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in dark and milk chocolate. From Big Cups with Pretzels, THiNS, Zero Sugar, Reese’s Crunchers, Dark, Mini Cups, Dark PB Cups, Mini Cups, Crispy Crunchy Bar, Nutrageous Bar and Outrageous Bar, the brand is officially inviting organic eaters to join the party. The organic options […]
ProAmpac Announces Smart Packaging Partnership With Clemson
Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac, a flexible packaging leader, has partnered with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences to support the company’s commitment to leading the industry in developing smart food packaging. “ProAmpac is committed to leading the industry in developing smart packaging technologies,” said Hesam Tabatabaei, VP of product development and innovation. […]
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and KSU Unveils Expanded Food Pantries
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and Kennesaw State University unveiled KSU’s expanded KSU CARES food pantries at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. “Food insecurity among college students is an alarming concern – and one that often goes unnoticed by the general public,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Through Kroger’s involvement with […]
RFA Recognizes Newly-Elected Leadership At Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Refrigerated Foods Association recognized its new leaders at the Virtual Awards Ceremony on Feb. 26. Lauren Edmonds of St. Clair Foods is now president, following Josh Knott of Knott’s Foods’ term in office. Karen Bishop Carbone of Boston Salads & Prepared Foods Corp. will serve as VP and conference chair. Tom Davis of Lakeview […]
Graphic Packaging International Launches Paperboard ProducePack
Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a sustainable paperboard packaging range of solutions for fresh produce. Aligned with Graphic Packaging’s Vision 2025 to be better stewards for the environment, the innovative carton offers brands and retailers an eco-friendly solution for a variety of applications with an artisan look that protects, preserves and presents fresh produce, from field […]
DS Smith’s Greentote Is 100% Recyclable Alternative To Plastic Bags
As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith now is offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100 percent recyclable container made from renewable resources. The company’s development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy […]
Chobani Launches Campaign Showcasing Oatmilks, Creamers And More
Chobani is kicking off a new national campaign to educate consumers that it’s a food company that crafts so much more, including oatmilks, coffees and creamers, finding many new ways to nourish people and foster healthier lives. Chobani’s fully integrated national campaign will run on broadcast television, as well as online video, paid social, organic […]
