PAC Machinery will showcase its automatic bagging machines, including new options in sustainable packaging, at the 2023 ProMat Expo, to be held March 20-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago. PAC will be at exhibit N8321, showcasing the Rollbag R785, R1285, R3200 Fulfillment Automatic Bagger and the Rollbag R3200XL, along with sustainable bag options including a curbside recyclable paper mailer, options from the Recylene line of […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Plant-Based News, West
Good Natured Introduces Plant-Based Packaging In Hawaii
Good Natured Products Inc., “d.b.a good natured,” has announced its distribution through Sustainable Island Products, a distributor of compostable packaging products in Hawaii. According to the company, plant-based, BPI-certified compostable products from good natured are up to 99 percent plant-based and comply with single use packaging regulations that started going into effect across many counties in Hawaii […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Survey Indicates Greater Reliance On Online Grocery Shopping
New York-based Chicory has released findings from its 2023 Online Grocery Shopping Report. The annual report, which features results from a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers, analyzes the key characteristics and behaviors of grocery shoppers. Insights include online order frequency, average basket value, retailer preferences, cart composition and shopping challenges. “While online grocery adoption has […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
NielsenIQ Partner Network Expands With Pacvue
Chicago-based NielsenIQ announced the addition of Bellevue, Washington-based Pacvue to the NielsenIQ Partner Network, an open ecosystem of tech-driven solution providers. According to eMarketer, retail media investment will reach $55 billion by 2024. This shift requires proper omnichannel sales measurement, granular and accurate online product availability, and quality data to drive media performance, profitability and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Fox Packaging EVP Craig Fox Dies At 62
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging shared in a recent press release about the death of EVP Craig Fox on Feb. 1. He had been fighting brain cancer. Fox worked alongside his family to pioneer packaging solutions for the fresh produce industry. He served the produce industry for more than four decades. After graduating from Texas Christian […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Selects Mercatus For Expanded Services
Buehler’s Fresh Foods has partnered with Mercatus, a provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, to bring customers an integrated online ordering and fulfillment experience. With 14 supermarkets in northeastern Ohio, Buehler’s provides customers an assortment of locally-sourced specialty groceries, prepared foods and fresh products. The Buehler’s team selected Mercatus for its track record and success in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News, The Giant Company
The Giant Company Rolls Out Electric Vehicles In Pennsylvania
The Giant Company has announced four electric vehicles will join its fleet serving the greater Philadelphia area. The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint. “Fulfilling our purpose of connecting families for a better future means taking action today to create a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow,” said Daren Russ, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Save A Lot Expands Merchandising Systems With SymphonyAI
Dallas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has been selected by St. Louis-based supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions. The SymphonyAI Retail CPG solutions being implemented by Save A Lot include master data management, core merchandising, insights, […]