DS Smith, a leading paper and packaging producer, and the University of Georgia are coming to the rescue of Rafinesque’s big-eared bats, southeastern gopher tortoises and other critical animal species that call Southeast Georgia home. They are among hundreds of rare, threatened or endangered species that UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources identified […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
The Trade Desk, Albertsons Partners For Retail Media Advertising
Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk has begun a partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, to bring verified-buyer audience and measurement solutions to The Trade Desk platform, helping advertisers understand the connection between ad campaigns and customer sales. Albertsons will be the first grocer in the U.S. to enable audience and measurement solutions across […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Walmart To Acquire AR Optical Tech Company Memomi
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has entered into an agreement to acquire Memomi, an augmented reality optical tech company, reinforcing Walmart’s commitment to frictionless and omnichannel optical care. Memomi Labs Inc. is a provider of cutting-edge technology to enhance virtual try-on user experiences through artificial intelligence, deep learning and augmented reality. Since 2019, Memomi has enabled digital measurements […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
Study Finds Online Grocery Shoppers Spend More But Struggle Financially
According to the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker, U.S. online grocery shoppers spend more, are less loyal and struggle more financially. Omnichannel shoppers spend 1.5 times more on groceries than in-store only shoppers but spread their dollars between up to two times as many different retailers. In addition, households that shop online are 6 percent more […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Rio Tinto, Corona Canada Pilot Low Carbon Can Using Elysis Technology
Rio Tinto, in partnership with Corona Canada, has launched a specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by the Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Corporation. The cans, available through a pilot in Ontario, were made using aluminium from Rio Tinto and leveraging Elysis technology. As part of this limited release, 1.2 million cans were produced with a QR […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Whole Foods
Rold Gold Celebrates Anniversary With Redesign, Giveaway
Plano, Texas-based Rold Gold is celebrating its 106th anniversary with a new limited-edition bag design and by giving away more than $106,000 in gold bars through its Gold Hunters campaign. This program sends consumers on a hunt to find Rold Gold hidden in the background of their favorite television shows, movies, sports and music that span decades, all for a chance […]
Posted inSustainability News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Enters Agreement With Repsol In Wind Energy Investment
The Kraft Heinz Company has entered into a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement with Repsol, a Madrid, Spain-based multi-energy company operating across more than 20 countries. This agreement is the company’s first investment in wind energy and is designed to help Kraft Heinz achieve its aspiration of procuring the majority of its electricity from renewable […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Heinz, Partners Join Forces For U.K. Flexible Plastic Recycling Trial
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 […]
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 […]