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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, National
NGA Urges Swipe Fee Reform, Calls For End To Anticompetitive Tactics
The National Grocers Association called on lawmakers to fix the “broken” U.S. card payments system and stem the rising tide of swipe fees that compound the impact of inflation and cost merchants and consumers billions of dollars annually. NGA submitted a statement for the record to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary in advance […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
NJFC Releases Statement On Plastic Bag Legislation And Implementation
The New Jersey Food Council and Linda Doherty, president and CEO, issued a statement May 4 in response to the recent plastic bag legislation passed. “After many years of being in the middle of policy discussions on single-use paper and plastic bags, and polystyrene, this landmark plastic legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Packaging News
Consumer Insights Inspire Occasion Innovation Through Packaging
Sponsored Content There is no denying that consumers are spending more time at home since the start of the pandemic. New patterns of eating and snacking at home have taken hold. This creates an opportunity to exercise a different kind of innovation, one that meets new occasions with the tried-and-true beloved brands, packaged in different […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Cognira To Provide AI Promotion Solution For Cub Locations
Cognira has announced a new relationship with Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub to manage the company’s promotions with the help of Cognira’s Artificial Intelligence Promotion Solution. Cub is one of the largest grocers in the Midwest, operating 80 grocery stores and pharmacies. Modernizing the promotion management process is a part of Cub’s vision to discover a solution that can better plan, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Supply Chain News
Rising Retail Prices Will Increasingly Test Consumers’ Appetite For Meat
U.S. consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production costs and supply chain limitations. However, once the full effects of producer price inflation finally hit retail meat cases, consumer demand for meat will be tested again, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. “Retail meat prices will […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Inline Plastics Expands Footprint With New Facility In Gladwin, MI
Inline Plastics, a manufacturer of high-quality PET (polyethylene terephthalate) food packaging, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Gladwin, Michigan, at the former Cam Packaging facility. The announcement was made recently at the company’s corporate headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut. The Michigan facility is already up and running under its new Inline banner. “We are excited […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, West
California Avocado Extends Advertising Campaign
The California Avocado Commission is extending its advertising campaign – “the best avocados have California in them.” This season’s ads feature visuals that point to the “CA” in the middle of the word “avocados,” and audio and other ads that call out the play on words in their tag lines. Consumer media is targeted to […]
Posted inSustainability News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Issues 2021 Sustainability Report
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced its continued progress toward reducing the company’s overall environmental impact. The company’s progress is reported in the new 2021 Weis By Nature Sustainability Report, which details Weis Markets’ efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and exemplify social responsibility. The company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent since […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest
MountainKing Introduces 3-Pound Mesh Bags For Potatoes
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing has introduced new, 3-pound mesh bags of its baby-sized red and gold potatoes designed to generate a higher ring for retail grocers while providing shoppers with a larger, yet still manageable product size for summer cook outs, potato salads and other dishes associated with the season. “It’s well documented that small potatoes […]
Posted inMarketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Partners With LAFC For Advertising Campaign
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has partnered with the Los Angeles Football Club and LAFC star Christian Torres. Through this partnership, Stater Bros. Markets will bring the excitement of soccer to stores and communities in Southern California, beginning with the 2022 Major League Soccer season. “It was important to us that we teamed up […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Utz Brands Adds New Manufacturing Facility In Kings Mountain, NC
Utz Brands Inc. has purchased a new, recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina from Evans Food Group, d/b/a Benestar Brands. The purchase includes the existing building, land and pork-rind production equipment. Utz will convert the space into an operational snack food manufacturing facility starting in 2022. The current 125,000 square […]
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RJW Logistics Group Expands Supply Chain Analytics With Edge Insights
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has launched Edge Insights, an advanced supply chain analytics platform designed to quickly deliver enhanced data that drives better decision-making and total supply chain control. These technologies expand on the company’s supply chain analytics platform, RJW Edge, to create greater visibility into inventory management and performance analysis. With demand forecasting and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Concept Store May 6 In Warwick, RI
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the opening of a BJ’s Market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. Located at 375 East Ave., BJ’s Market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s Market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s […]