The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way people have lived their lives over the past year. This has prompted many to acquire habit-forming purchase behaviors that are poised to have lasting impacts on the sales performance of select categories. As vaccine rollouts progress and shoppers begin returning to brick-and-mortar stores more frequently, some pandemic-related […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
EPac Launches Sustainable Child Resistant Pouch Line
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging has launched its Certified Child Resistant Resealable pouches made with Post Consumer Recycled materials. A collaboration between ePac, the Fresh-Lock business unit at Presto Products Co. and Charter Next Generation, the offering is fully certified to comply with the Federal Poison Prevention Act, Title CFR / 16 Part 1700, and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DS Smith Invests $140 Million In R&D To Create Stronger Packaging
Sustainable packaging company DS Smith recently unveiled a $140 million investment in research and development, including developing new materials to replace plastics and a testing program to strengthen corrugated cardboard and reduce G-force shock in home delivery packaging. The manufacturing and design company’s focus on applying science to fiber is a key driver of its […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Introduces Two New Plant-Based Meals
Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of handcrafted soups, meals, sauces and marinades, and side dishes for retail and foodservice, released two new plant-based additions to the Blount’s Family Kitchen comfort meal brand. They are: Plant-Based Chili (Meatless – Gluten Free – 17g of protein per serving) Pinto beans, plant-based crumbles, mixed bell peppers and onions, all […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Sponsors New Drive-In Movie Theater At Valley West Mall
Hy-Vee is the title sponsor of a new drive-in movie theater that will be located at Valley West Mall in West Des Moines, Iowa. The theater officially opens to the public on June 6, with a special showing of Iowa favorite “Field of Dreams.” Dwier Brown, who played John Kinsella (Kevin Costner’s dad) in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop To Fill More Than 1,000 Part-Time Jobs Across Northeast
Stop & Shop is looking to fill more than 1,000 part-time jobs across the New York Metro area. The available positions include part-time roles in-store, as well as support for its e-commerce operations on Long Island. Stop & Shop has more than 150 store positions available across New York City and nearly 250 in New […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Record Number Of Buyers Participate In ECRM Diversity Week Programs
More than 640 buyers met with 485 brands during ECRM’s recent Diversity Week, which included programs for diverse- and minority-owned suppliers across food and beverage, general merchandise, and health and beauty care categories. More than 3,800 curated meetings were held on the ECRM Connect platform across the three programs. The programs were launched to introduce retailers to brands […]
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As Suspicion Of Food Continues To Mount, So Does Importance Of Trust
by John Ross / president and CEO of IGA In the past year, we have seen evidence of what happens when trust is lost. From the sanctity of the church to the integrity of a local election, it seems everything is suspect. And this includes food. Americans today are more cautious about what they eat, and […]