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Sullivan Joins Symphony RetailAI As First Chief Product Officer

Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has named Cheryl Sullivan to the newly created position of chief product officer. Under Sullivan’s leadership, the company will combine its product management and marketing teams, as she works to develop an integrated product and marketing strategy […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

NWPB Is Celebrating Disney And Pixar’s New Movie Luca

It will be a summer of adventure for the National Watermelon Promotion Board, thanks to a month-long collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca, which streams exclusively on Disney+ starting June 18. “Luca” is a fun and heartwarming story about friendship, stepping out of your comfort zone and an extraordinary pair of sea monsters […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National

Which Pandemic-inspired Purchasing Shifts Are Here To Stay?

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 […]

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 […]