California-based companies Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. are expanding their partnership to build a new indoor vertical farm dedicated exclusively to strawberries. After exceeding the goals set forward for the initial stages of the partnership, the two companies are accelerating efforts to grow Driscoll’s berries using Plenty’s unique vertical growing platform. This new farm will provide fresh […]
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Meijer Recognizes 8 Team Members With Legacy Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced the winners of its 2021 Legacy Awards, recognizing eight individuals across the Midwest for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The Legacy Awards are the highest recognitions a Meijer team member can receive and feature two categories: the Fred Meijer Award and the President’s Award. “Our team members make everything […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Expands Media Partnerships And Capabilities
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs has expanded the media partnerships and capabilities available to consumer-packaged goods companies through its AD Retail Media arm. The new capabilities enable CPGs to reach connected customers through both digital and in-store avenues. “Over the past two years we’ve seen a shift in how consumers shop. While we believe online demand will continue […]
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IRI Research Finds Spring Holiday Gatherings Will Return Despite Inflation
According to new research from IRI, consumers will host or attend larger gatherings this spring holiday season, especially households with children, but know they will spend more due to inflation and will be looking for deals. For this new research, IRI tracked price activity on a representative range of food and beverage products and surveyed […]
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Vital Farms Introduces Pasture-Raised ‘True Blues’ Heirloom Eggs
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has introduced its True Blues, a specialty carton of pasture-raised heirloom blue eggs, available at select regional Whole Foods Market locations. True Blues is a “Certified Humane” dozen of blue shell eggs. “People are looking for new ways to bring novelty to their every day and eggs as a cooking staple […]
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Supermarket Giant Launches Restaurant Supply Service In Dallas
Kroger’s Dallas Division is launching Kroger Restaurant Supply to serve establishments in greater Dallas. “Running a restaurant has always been difficult – and today it feels like it’s harder than ever,” said Jay Scherger, director of Kroger technology and digital/e-commerce accelerator. “This new service will bring our fresh assortment directly to regional businesses – all at consistent […]
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Coca-Cola Co. Teams Up With Bill Nye For Recycling Animation Film
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. has teamed up with Bill Nye to release an animated, stop-motion short film that illustrates the recycling process. The film breaks down the ins-and-outs of plastic recycling for viewers to demystify the process with the goal of inspiring action. “As we know, we need to reuse plastic,” Bill Nye said. “That’s why I’m partnering with The […]
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Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]