Heinz has partnered with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable, recyclable bottle made from 100 percent sustainably sourced wood pulp. Heinz is the first sauce brand to test the potential of Pulpex’s sustainable paper bottle packaging for its range of condiments. For The Kraft Heinz Co., this collaboration is the latest step in its journey […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Supply Chain News
FDA Traceability Rule Approaching November Deadline
The FDA has proposed establishing additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those who manufacture, process, pack or hold foods the agency has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List. The proposed Food Safety Modernization Act regulations require capturing batch or lot and similar shipment level data for a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos., Marketplacer Partner For Executive Fireside Chat
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has partnered with Marketplacer to present an executive fireside chat on May 11 titled, “The New State of Marketplaces and Their Opportunity for Growth,” at the Retail Innovation Conference in Chicago. The session features a discussion on the state of the industry between Jas Krdzalic, senior director of marketplace strategy at Albertsons Cos., and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Location May 13 In Lady Lake, FL
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its newest club location May 13 in Lady Lake, Florida. The club, located at 13585 NE 86th Path, will bring the company’s total U.S. stores to 229. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members the opportunity to earn discounts through the BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The Lady […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Construction On New Store In Georgetown, TX
H-E-B has officially started construction on a new store in Georgetown, Texas. The store, which will replace an existing location less than a mile away, will have a larger footprint and provide customers with an expanded product selection along with more services and features, including the second True Texas BBQ restaurant in Central Texas. The […]
Posted inMarketing News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services’ Gomes Shares Insights At NJFC Event
At the 2022 New Jersey Food Council Trade Relations Conference, Jacqueline Gomes, RDN for Allegiance Retail Services and its Foodtown banner stores, was featured on a panel with three other industry experts. Gomes shared her insights and perspective on “Better for you…A Conversation on Health & Wellness in a post-COVID World.” “Consumers want to continue […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte’s Network Shipping Rebrands To Offer Shipping Solutions
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte and Network Shipping, its ocean logistics arm, has enhanced its platform through a rebrand to optimize cargo space on its vessels, offering shipping solutions to a broader audience amid continuous supply chain pressures. The company’s rebrand improves its service functions with digital technology to better support human interactions, including a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash, DoorDash To Scale On-Demand Grocery Offerings
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to expand the company’s grocery services and solutions across both digital and physical platforms through various different initiatives. DoorDash is partnering with SpartanNash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 100 SpartanNash-owned stores, including Family Fare and Martin’s Super Markets. The partnership will also include the […]
Posted inSustainability News, West
3 Ways Grocery Leaders Support Sustainability
Sponsored Content Support for green grocery innovation has been gaining momentum across the industry. Kane McCord, host of the Fresh Thinking podcast, recently sat down with Mark Koppang, director of sustainability at Raley’s – a regional chain with 126 locations serving California and Nevada – to discuss environmental leadership in the grocery industry. Key takeaways […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Supply Chain News
Kraft Heinz, Microsoft Partner To Accelerate Supply Chain Innovation
The Kraft Heinz Company and Microsoft Corp. are joining forces to develop solutions designed to accelerate the consumer goods company’s transformation and enable a more resilient supply chain. The initiative is one of Kraft Heinz’s largest technology investments to date and a key driver of the company’s AGILE@SCALE approach. With Microsoft Azure as its preferred […]
Posted inCoborn's, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Midwest, Packaging News
Coborn’s, MessageWrap Continue Partnership With New Campaign
MessageWrap has unveiled its newest campaign with Midwest grocer Coborn’s. Since partnering in 2016, Coborn’s pioneered the integration of cashiers and printed conveyor belt covers to prompt conversations at checkout. Additionally, the grocer developed the following MessageWrap printed conveyor belt cover best practice use cases: Shopper loyalty promotions on the checkout conveyor belt, including Coborn’s […]
Posted inSustainability News, Aldi, C-Store News, Midwest
ALDI Commits To Eliminate Plastic Bags, Releases Responsibility Report
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi and Jason Hart, CEO, have issued a letter to customers announcing a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023. The company believes this will remove 4,400 tons of plastic from the environment every year. The full letter from Hart can be found here. Aldi […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Pastene Announces Brand Refresh With New Packaging Labels
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene has announced a brand refresh celebrating family meals and traditions that includes new labels, a tagline and a refreshed logo. The updates represent a new look to the company’s iconic yellow and red packaging, but the ingredients remain the same. “A lot has changed over the years, but through it all, we’ve always […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2021 ESG Report
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has published its 2021 “Environmental, Social and Governance Report,” highlighting the grocer’s ongoing progress in growing its business sustainably and responsibly. “I’m very pleased with the meaningful achievements we made on our ESG initiatives in 2021,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our accomplishments reinforce the commitment of […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News
CBA Reports Inflation, Sustainability Expectations To Shape CPG Future
The Consumer Brands Association highlighted three major trends in its CPG Outlook 2022 report that will inform the remainder of the year for the CPG industry. Inflation: More than a year of skyrocketing costs to make and ship products will be exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, furthering inflation and prolonging the supply chain crisis. Work Revolution: COVID-19 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Yerecic Label Opens New Facility In Phoenix, AZ
Yerecic Label has announced the opening of its new facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility is over 40,000 square feet with two printing presses currently running. The facility has room for three additional presses, with one of those presses already being prepared for installation. “Adding a location in Phoenix is a strategic opportunity as a […]
Posted inPackaging News, Marketing News, Southeast
Wesson Oil Introduces Brand Refresh Featuring Updated Packaging
Memphis, Tennessee-based Wesson and its new owner, Richardson International, a global leader in agriculture and food processing, is breathing new life into the 123-year-old brand with a refreshed look inspired by Wesson’s history. The new look will begin to appear on grocery shelves in May. “We’ve acquired a renowned brand, a good plant run by great […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Ball Corporation Collaborates With Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres Tour
Westminster, Colorado-based Ball Corporation, a global provider of sustainable aluminum cans, cups and bottles, will be a key partner in helping Coldplay advance its commitment to make the Music Of The Spheres World Tour environmentally beneficial. Ball will provide its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup to Coldplay’s venues across the U.S. and select venues internationally – helping to reduce […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Launches Free Food Sweepstakes For Loyalty Members
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market’s has launched its “Win Free Fresh Food and More for One Year” sweepstakes. The grocer is inviting guests to “sign up and save” through June 28 as each transaction a loyalty member makes will count as an entry to win. The Fresh Market will select 160 members, one from each store, to be […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Southeast
Dole Launches Astrology-Based Salad Recipe Series
Beyond ingredient variety, nutritional value, taste and ease of preparation, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company Inc. has added another selection criteria to the 12 recipes featured during its “Healthier by Dole” salad recipe series in May: the alignment of the stars. The produce leader has released a dozen original recipes linked to the specific astrological […]