SABIC has joined forces with Heinz, Tesco and Berry in a recycling trial in the U.K. designed to close the loop on soft plastic food packaging. Flexible plastic packaging collected from Tesco stores has been used to produce certified circular polypropylene from SABIC’s Trucircle portfolio for microwavable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, made from 39 percent […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds Space Planning Solutions Are Top Priority
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of end-to-end, integrated AI-powered merchandising, marketing and supply chain solutions for retailers and CPG manufacturers, has announced the findings of its commissioned executive survey, “Retailers’ Views of Modern Planning Tools and Solutions,” conducted by RSR Research. An overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that matters related to space planning are important amidst unprecedented retail […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kraft Rebrands Mac & Cheese Product, Packaging
Chicago-based Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is unveiling a new brand identity that includes an updated logo, noodle smile and name. The new look updates all aspects of the brand identity: the name, the logo, brand colors, typography, photography, iconography and packaging. The change from “macaroni and cheese” to “mac & cheese,” Kraft said in a statement is […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Local Express To Offer Delivery Through Walmart GoLocal
Independent food and beverage businesses nationwide now have increased access to delivery via Local Express through Walmart GoLocal, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s white-label delivery as a service offering. The collaboration will enable Local Express, an end-to-end e-commerce platform for food retailers, to expand its delivery capabilities to serve additional businesses in areas including Chicago, Miami and Arlington, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
IRI Launches Receipt Panel To Enhance Omnichannel View Of Purchases
IRI has launched the IRI OmniConsumer Receipt Panel, which will source receipt data from 120,000 active households where they shop. “The IRI OmniConsumer Receipt Panel offers an unparalleled view of consumer purchase behavior, allowing clients to gain key insights into how consumers are shopping across channels,” said Jeremy Allen, president of Americas and APAC. “Today’s omnichannel environment presents […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Morton Launches Refillable, Recyclable Grinder
Chicago-based Morton Salt has announced its new collection of refillable, adjustable grinders. Morton’s new glass grinder is designed to offer consumers a more sustainable option compared to the single use disposable options in the market today. The newly redesigned grinder will also feature an adjustable grinder top, recyclable glass bottle and will be available in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Giant Food Deploys Two Electric Vehicles For Customer Deliveries
Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, has deployed two new electric Giant Delivers vehicles. The electric step-van vehicles join Giant’s fleet of 128 vehicles based in Hanover, Maryland, making daily deliveries to customers throughout Giant’s markets of Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The deployment was made possible through a grant awarded […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
OLIPOP Launches Limited-Edition ‘Minions’ Banana Cream Flavor
Oakland, California-based OLIPOP has announced a partnership with Illumination and Universal Pictures to create a limited-edition Banana Cream flavor, timed with the global theatrical release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on July 1. Gopuff, a CPG delivery company, will also be selling single cans in select markets beginning in mid-June. The flavor will be available […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Expands Supplier Program With ReposiTrak
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is using ReposiTrak MarketPlace to increase its purchasing from businesses with diverse and underrepresented ownership. With ReposiTrak MarketPlace, Southeastern Grocers is implementing an automated solution that makes it easier for diverse and underrepresented suppliers to introduce their product offerings and special certifications, with no associated costs. “Working with ReposiTrak to tailor […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Wheaties Recognizes Simone Biles On 100th Anniversary Box
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Minneapolis-based Wheaties is featuring gymnast Simone Biles as the finale box of its Century Series and year-long commemorative celebration. Biles’s accomplishments include a record-breaking seven National All-Around titles, three consecutive and five overall World All-Around Titles, seven Olympic medals and pioneering four gymnastic skills named in her honor. But […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Pod Foods Adds Sprouts Farmers Market To Distribution Network
Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has added Sprouts Farmers Market to its distribution channel and has begun to make its first deliveries in the Southeast. Pod Foods will provide 130 Sprouts stores with access to its virtual warehouse of emerging CPG brands, so the retailer can circumvent supply chain delays and get the products its customers want on […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
RJW Logistics Group Acquires Ninth Warehouse In Chicago
Romeoville, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group Inc., a provider of retail logistics solutions for CPG companies, has acquired its ninth centralized warehouse in the greater Chicago area. The state-of-the-art facility represents the latest in the company’s addition of four warehouses within the last 24 months. As its largest warehouse to date, the 667,000-square-foot building increases RJW’s footprint […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Lightlife Foods Collaborates With Disney and Pixar On ‘Lightyear’ Film
Chicago-based Greenleaf Foods, owner of plant-based food company Lightlife, has begun a partnership with Disney and Pixar. As part of the promotion of the upcoming film, Lightyear, Lightlife and Disney and Pixar are teaming up to celebrate the magic of legendary character Buzz Lightyear off the screen and in the kitchen. As part of its sponsorship of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Associated Retail Operations Partners With Instacart For Delivery
Macey’s, Dan’s, Lin’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market, locally owned stores in Utah and northern Nevada, have partnered with Instacart, an online grocery platform, to make shopping and delivery easier for shoppers. The community grocery stores will display on Instacart and shoppers can benefit from same-day delivery in as fast as one hour from the 39 local grocery locations. With the expansion, Instacart partners with more than 750 national, regional and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces New Club Openings
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is continuing its expansion with the opening of four new clubs as the next phase of its 2022 development plans. The newest clubs will be in Noblesville, Indiana; New Albany, Ohio; Wayne, New Jersey; and Midlothian, Virginia. “We’ve seen tremendous success in growing our footprint over the last several years, both in our core […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Wonderful Pistachios Teams Up With Marvel Studios For Campaign
In celebration of Marvel Studios’ “I Am Groot,” a Collection of Original Shorts debuting on Disney+ this year, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios launched its “Groot Gets Crackin’” campaign to showcase the plant-protein power of Wonderful Pistachios. The campaign, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy character Groot, will activate across a wide range of touch points including TV, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds Space Solutions Top Of Mind For Retailers
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI announced the findings of its commissioned executive survey, “Retailers’ Views of Modern Planning Tools & Solutions,” conducted by RSR Research. A majority of respondents indicated that matters related to space planning are important amidst unprecedented retail upheaval. Macro space planning was cited by 72 percent of respondents as critical, with assortment optimization at […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
The Feedback Group: Shoppers Believe Grocers Earn 33% Net Profit
The Feedback Group, a Lake Success, New York-based company that provides actionable stakeholder feedback, has released findings from new national research conducted with more than 1,200 grocery shoppers about their response to food price inflation and their perception of supermarket profitability. Shoppers Employ Various Strategies to Cope with Food Price Inflation With food and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
IRI Releases 2021 New Product Pacesetters Report
Information Resources Inc., a fast-growing global technology provider of innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has released its 2021 New Product Pacesetters, featuring the top new food and beverage and nonfood product launches. This is IRI’s 27th annual New Product Pacesetters report. The unpredictability of the pandemic made the work of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Dollar General Introduces Evolution Of Retail Media Network, DGMN
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has announced the evolution of its media network, DGMN, which initially debuted in 2018. DGMN aims to unlock the next generation of growth for the retailer’s advertising partners by exceeding benchmarks and industry standards. With DGMN, Dollar General provides access to real-time data with trusted brands to help them serve […]