Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has expanded its partnership with Symbotic, an A.I.-powered supply chain technology company, to implement its robotics and software automation platform in all 42 of Walmart’s regional distribution centers over the coming years. This is an expansion of Walmart’s prior commitment to deploy Symbotic Systems in 25 regional distribution centers. The robotics platform plays a role […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Unveils Two-Story Trade Show Exhibit
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is showcasing its leadership in retail and consumer insights by focusing on the value of space for both retailers and consumers during the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo from May 24-26 in Chicago. Hershey recently participated in a study where it explored the needs of retailers. Key insights […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
DemandTec Launches ‘Autonomous Pricing On Demand” Service
Atlanta-based DemandTec by Acoustic, a leader in retail pricing, promotions and markdown technology, has launched its “Autonomous Pricing On Demand” service. The service delivers enterprise-grade, AI-powered price optimization for retailers of all sizes to quickly respond to market and consumer behavior changes so they can compete with larger, tech-savvy competitors. A first for the retail pricing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast, Sustainability News
Female Leaders In Tech Make Strides In Combating Food Waste
Stop Food Waste Day, a global event held the last Wednesday in April, isn’t just a one-day concern for Katie Hotze, Jasmine Crowe, Emily Malina and other food-tech entrepreneurs. As female leaders in a male-dominated tech world, Hotze (CEO of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Grocery Shopii), Crowe (CEO of Goodr) and Malina (president of Spoiler Alert) […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Packaging News, Southwest
Stel+Mar Wines Expands Distribution To H-E-B Locations
Stel+Mar Wines has launched in the U.S. at H-E-B locations with a collection of wines. According to the 2022 State Of The Wine Industry Report, the under 40 demographic comprises approximately 72 million people in the U.S. As this demographic matures in age, palate and consumption tendencies, they are actively searching for brands that are aligned with […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Midwest
Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Launches Variety Pack And Debuts Platform
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages is expanding its product portfolio through a Hard Brunch Variety Pack. The pack will include the Original Hard Coffee and Mocha Hard Latte, as well as three new malt-based beverages – Orange Mimosa, Peach Bellini and Strawberry Sangria. The Hard Juice Variety Pack will feature four new malt-based Hard […]
Posted inExecutive News, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
IBEX Names Pantelakos As Business Unit Manager
Glenview, Illinois-based IBEX has tapped Charlie Pantelakos as its business unit manager. Pantelakos, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will oversee sales education training and focus on targeted sales growth for the brand. His additional responsibilities will include leading marketing efforts, ongoing research and development, logistics, manufacturing and culinary support for IBEX rapid-cook […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Lunchskins Expands Its Plastic Alternatives At Walmart Locations
Lunchskins is expanding its product lines in Walmart locations to scale the adoption of affordable household alternatives to single-use plastic bags and straws. The expansion comes at a critical time in light of data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a resurgence of plastic waste. The International Solid Waste Association reports that single-use plastic […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
ProAmpac Debuts ProActive Sustainability, Digital Print Capabilities
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Packaging Innovations 2022 at booth G60 May 25-26 in Birmingham, England. The company will emphasize its European ProActive Sustainability flexible packaging portfolio and digital print capabilities. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. The company has increased its manufacturing […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
World Centric Expands Compostable Collection With Takeout Containers
World Centric has announced the addition of two product lines to its 100-percent, tree-free compostable collection. To be unveiled at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Expo from May 21-24 in Chicago, the offerings include the company’s NoTree tall and rectangular takeout containers. Both are made from FSC certified renewable bamboo paper with a bio-based moisture […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
LesserEvil Launches Jurassic World Dominion Package Collaboration
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has announced a limited-edition collaboration, sweepstakes and additional giveaways to celebrate “Jurassic World Dominion” from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, which will debut in theaters on June 10. In addition to giving its Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn new packaging, LesserEvil is hosting sweepstakes, along with other themed prizes, and is launching giveaways on social […]
Posted inH-E-B, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Looma Launches Video-Storytelling Platform Loop At H-E-B Stores In TX
Looma has introduced its in-store video storytelling program, Loop, to the Texas grocery landscape with the recent launch of beer and wine programs in 120 H-E-B stores statewide. Loop shares a blend of personal stories and educational information through a network of smart tablets in beer and wine departments with the goal of informing purchasing decisions and connecting […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Sysco, Daimler Truck Partner To Deploy Electric Tractors
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation and Daimler Truck North America have jointly announced a letter of intent to deploy nearly 800 battery electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors serving Sysco customers by 2026. The first eCascadia delivery is expected to arrive at Sysco’s Riverside, California site later this year. “Sysco is committed to making meaningful investments to support achievement of […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Stores To Hold Pop-Up Hiring Event May 21
Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding pop-up hiring events May 21 at all of its grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, in addition to its distribution center in Chandler. On this day, each location will have a welcome table with signage and a table for on-the-spot interviews so that managers can hire job applicants immediately. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kari-Out To Showcase Takeout Packaging Products At Upcoming Show
Kari-Out will showcase its line of foodservice take-out packaging products May 21-24 during the National Restaurant Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Attendees are invited to visit the industry supplier at Kari-Out Booth No. 4082 on the trade show floor. “Kari-Out is a pioneer in the takeout foodservice industry and has paved the way for the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Southeast
Midan Marketing Donates Cooked Meals To Ronald McDonald Charities
To provide support for families with children in the hospital, Midan Marketing employees cooked and served meals to residents of Charlotte, North Carolina’s Ronald McDonald House Charities, featuring product donated by Midan clients. From April 11-15, the company’s team members cooked about 150 dinners at the Charlotte Ronald McDonald House. Each meal featured an entrée […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
BMC Reports Increased Consumer Demand For Bottled Water
Bottled water made history in 2021 by becoming the largest beverage category (by volume), according to new data from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC). Bottled water’s total volume in 2021, 15.7 billion gallons, surpassed carbonated soft drinks’ all-time peak of 15.3 billion gallons, which was reached in 2004. Bottled water outsold soft drinks for the first […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Launches ‘Unbox The Icons’ Variety Pack Sweepstakes
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is launching “Unbox the Icons” Variety Packs by joining forces with three celebrities: Mario Lopez, Martha Stewart and Mark Morrison. To kick off the campaign, Frito-Lay Variety Packs partnered with actor and television host Lopez, as well as cookbook author and entrepreneur Stewart to make their signature Frito-Lay Variety Pack “Iconic Boxes” filled with their favorite things, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
IRI Partners With TikTok To Provide Custom Marketing For Advertisers
IRI has partnered with TikTok to deliver custom marketing and media mix effectiveness insights to consumer retailers and manufacturers that advertise on the platform. Through this partnership, IRI will incorporate TikTok’s aggregated, privacy-centric advertising reports into its marketing effectiveness solution, IRI Marketing Mix. Optimized for marketing mix models, the reports will help provide retail marketers […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Northeast
Ocean Spray Promotes Cranberries Through New Brand Campaign
Boston, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. is launching a brand refresh and new creative campaign. “What will you do with all that power?” uses animation to promote the power of the cranberry, inspired by the farmers, the science and the history of the original superfruit. Ocean Spray’s multichannel campaign explores the positivity and health benefits of […]