Evergood Sausage Co. marked its 100-year anniversary, celebrating a century of family leadership and old-world craftsmanship while maintaining hardwood-smoking traditions established in 1926. Founded by Bavarian immigrant and master sausage maker Jacob Rauscher in San Francisco’s Mission District, Evergood grew from a neighborhood butchershop into a nationally recognized brand. The company operates from its historic […]
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ProAmpac Expands Fiber Packaging Platform For Dry Food Products
ProAmpac has expanded its ProActive Recyclable RP-2000 High Barrier Series, a curbside recyclable, fiber-based packaging platform designed to replace traditional non-recyclable multilayer structures. The RP-2000 platform provides barriers to oxygen and moisture, making it suited for sensitive dry food products including oatmeal, granola, cereal, spices, snacks, dried fruits and nuts. The expansion aims to help […]
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Uber Eats Launches AI-Powered Cart Assistant For Faster Grocery Shopping
Uber has launched Cart Assistant, an artificial intelligence-powered feature designed to help users build grocery baskets faster in the Uber Eats app. The beta feature allows users to type a shopping list or upload an image of a handwritten items or recipe ingredients, and AI automatically adds items to their carts. Cart Assistant accounts for […]
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Study: State Ingredient Regulations Could Increase Grocery Prices
A patchwork of conflicting state ingredient laws could drive grocery costs up 12 percent for American households if regulations passed in Louisiana, Texas and West Virginia are replicated nationwide, according to a study released Feb. 20 by Americans for Ingredient Transparency. The economic analysis, conducted by Policy Navigation Group, examined legislation that bans ingredients or […]
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Target Names New CMO, COO Following Leadership Change
Target Corp. named Cara Sylvester CMO and Lisa Roath COO as part of executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke. The appointments are designed to strengthen merchandising authority and elevate the guest experience. Target confirmed it expects to report fourth quarter 2025 sales, full-year GAAP EPS and full-year Adjusted EPS in line with prior […]
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ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness
Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]
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Utz Brands Targets $1.9B Sales In Long-Term Growth Plan
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands outlined long-term targets – including $1.9 billion in net sales potential and annual adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) growth of 6-8 percent with margin expansion to at least 17 percent – Feb. 18 during the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. CEO Howard Friedman and CFO BK […]
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Challenge Butter Survey Finds Americans Rejecting Restrictive Food Rules
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they want to eat better without restriction or aren’t changing how they eat in 2026, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Dublin, California-based Challenge Butter. The research shows Americans are prioritizing enjoyment and personal choice over rigid food rules. Three in four said flavor […]