Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Packaging News

Hormel Provides Packaging Redesign For Natural Choice Brand

The Hormel Natural Choice Brand has introduced an updated redesign of its packaging, providing a refreshed logo and a reduction of packaging materials used. The lighter packaging will reduce its usage of packaging materials by an estimated 337,000 pounds per year over prior packaging. This update is part of ongoing efforts by the brand’s parent […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Wakefern Food Corp. Introduces Retail Media Network

Wakefern Food Corp. has launched Wakefern Media Exchange, an omnichannel retail media network that helps consumer brands maximize advertising investments across onsite and offsite media channels through one platform. By combining planning, activation and measurement controls for in-store marketing, onsite and offsite media buying, Wakefern Media Exchange aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, National

DoorDash Adds New Partners To Expand SNAP Offering

DoorDash is expanding its SNAP/EBT payment offering with the addition of more than a dozen grocers across the country. ACME Markets, Food City, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, Kings Food Markets, Pavilions, Randalls, Shaw’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Star Market, Stater Bros. Markets, Tom Thumb and Vons will offer eligible consumers more choices to use their SNAP/EBT benefits when […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast

Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout

Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Dunnhumby, Placer.ai Begin Partnership For Consumer Insights

Dunnhumby and Placer.ai have partnered to empower retailers to unlock online and offline customer insights and create unique customer propositions. By combining location data, behavioral science and dunnhumby expertise in retail consulting, the partnership aims to give retailers and CPG companies an edge in competitive environments. The partnership will introduce a new range of connected […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Independent Store News, National

IGA Names Instacart As Red Oval Partner

The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with Instacart as its new Red Oval Partner. Through the arrangement, Instacart will make it easier for more than 2,000 IGA member stores across the U.S to access its suite of advanced technologies, insights and benefits.  These services offer enterprise-grade technology products and solutions that enhance retailers’ e-commerce […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Packaging News, Southeast

DS Smith Introduces DryPack Seafood Box

DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable, fiber-based corrugated packaging, is launching its DryPack seafood box in North America. A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100 percent water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, West

Innit Using AI, Expert Info To Create Online Shopping Experience

“What’s in it?” Many customers ask this same question when looking for products and recipes. Kevin Brown, CEO and co-founder of California-based Innit, said his personalized food intelligence platform aims to answer that query.  “We wanted to start with that question,” he said. “And that informs a lot of what we’re doing around our technology, […]