Upside, the retail technology company rebranded from GetUpside, has raised $65 million in equity financing and $100 million in debt financing from General Catalyst with participation from existing investors including Bessemer Ventures and Builders VC. This latest round brings Upside’s valuation to $1.5 billion. “With inflation at a 40-year high, we are at an inflection […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West
La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches
Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West
Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southeast
Tompkins Robotics Expands Executive Team Due To Growth
Orlando, Florida-based Tompkins Robotics has added two industry leaders to its executive team. Wes Goode and Sean O’Farrell will both be serving in the roles as VP of operations and were brought on to keep pace with the company’s accelerated growth. Goode has been in the material handling industry for 25 years and has experience […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest
Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
The Giant Co. Releases First Community Impact Report
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has introduced its first community impact report, “Living Our Purpose in 2021,” providing updates on its work to eliminate hunger, change children’s lives, heal the planet, support diversity, equity and inclusion and promote health and sustainability. All of The Giant Co.’s corporate social responsibility initiatives are centered around its purpose: “Connecting Families […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Sysco’s Peck Wins 2022 Houston CIO Of Year
Sysco Corporation’s Tom Peck, EVP and chief information and digital officer, has been recognized as the 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards winner in the Super Global category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Award is a technology executive recognition program honoring the CIOs who are driving innovation and transforming Houston’s leading organizations. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Midwest
Haribo Establishes National Gummi Bear Day For 100th Anniversary
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo is celebrating the 100th birthday of its iconic Goldbears gummi bears by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, on April 27. In partnership with the National Day Calendar, the holiday will be celebrated yearly to commemorate the gummi bears. “We’re excited to establish National Gummi Bear Day on April 27 in celebration of Haribo Goldbears’ 100th birthday,” said Jeff Schoenfield, director […]