Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West

Steeped Launches Mr. Espresso Blends In Single-Serve Bags

Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, is partnering with Oakland, California-based Mr. Espresso to bring its Italian oak wood fire-roasted coffee to single-serve coffee fans. Brewed similarly to tea, Steeped Coffee’s brewing method delivers the flavor of Mr. Espresso’s coffee with the convenience of single-serve, with no pods, no plugs or machines […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast

Cleancult Debuts Carton-Packaged Home Care Products

New York-based Cleancult has announced its largest retail expansion to date into more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide. Through this new class of trade, Cleancult will bring its paper-based refill cartons of hand soaps, dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners and laundry into the homes of more customers. Cleancult supports Walmart’s goal to avoid or reduce one billion metric […]

Posted inPackaging News, Southeast

DS Smith Testing Packages To Withstand G-Force Pressure

Atlanta-based DS Smith reveals new research that is underway into destructive G-force pressures on packages. To help understand the tough environment that packages withstand to reach consumers in perfect condition, DS Smith is experimenting with “accelerometers.” The devices track the package through its journey and provide data that can explain damage it sustains. The DS […]

Posted inFeature, Grocery Store Equipment, Southeast

Grocery Shopii Working To Address Changing Consumer Behaviors

When Katie Hotze, founder and CEO of Grocery Shopii, was asked what’s keeping retailers up at night, she said “changing consumer behaviors.”  Hotze, who attended the recent FMI Midwinter Executive conference with some Grocery Shopii colleagues, said grocery retailers got the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic. “They’re the ones who kept the lights on and […]

Posted inMarketing News, Southeast

Acosta Group To Align Collective Of Agencies To Lead In New Era Of Commerce

Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has launched Acosta Group, a new unified brand for the company, aligning its omnichannel retail, marketing and foodservice agencies to provide seamless access to the company’s end-to-end solutions. This builds on the company’s transformation and strategic investments over the past three years to position Acosta Group as a leading driver of sales growth […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Debuts Digital-Only Shoppable Format Magazine

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has launched a new shoppable version of its magazine, previously available in print and online, in a exclusive digital-only format as another anchor to its digital transformation and retail media network strategy. Vendor advertising supported, the magazine features an interactive shoppable experience with similar content to the print version and provides inspiration […]

Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Begins ‘Sincerely, Food’ Marketing Campaign

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast

Inline Plastics Adds Seven Options To Essentials Platter Line

Shelton, Connecticut-based Inline Plastics has added seven new rectangular products to its Essentials Platters line. The all-clear, rectangle-shaped platters are also made with 10 percent post-consumer content.  “We wanted to offer a packaging solution for any event – from birthday parties to holiday  gatherings to neighborhood cookouts,” said Tom Orkisz, chairman and CEO. “Just like our current […]