IRI, a global technology leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, and Boston Consulting Group, published the 10th annual CPG Growth Leaders study. Findings revealed that the total U.S. CPG industry grew roughly 3 percent in 2021, versus an expected sharper slowdown from 2020 – a year in which pandemic driven shifts […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, National
Albertsons Partners With DoorDash For Express Grocery Delivery
DoorDash, an on-demand delivery platform, has introduced express grocery delivery, a service that offers consumers faster and more convenient delivery of fresh groceries in less than 30 minutes, in partnership with Albertsons Companies. As part of this launch, consumers in more than 20 major cities across the U.S. will now be able to access express grocery […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Varcode CEO Battoe Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Food Logistics has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Chicago, Illinois-based Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Following more than five years of research and patent development, Battoe brought to market […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Van’s Kitchen Debuts New Sustainable Packaging
Dallas, Texas-based Van’s Kitchen, an egg roll manufacturing brand, has announced it is bringing a fresh rebrand for its entire line, debuting new sustainable packaging that showcases its traditional roots. This update comes ahead of a growth projection for the brand in 2022, with recent distribution gains in retailers like Publix, Walmart, Kroger and Giant […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southeast, Sustainability News
No Evil Foods Unveils New Look, Products, Improved Sustainability
Asheville, North Carolina-based No Evil Foods has unveiled a first look at its latest packaging evolution. The new designs, which will be rolled out across the company’s full line of plant-based meats over the coming months, are visually streamlined while keeping the brands’ key value positions in mind: environmentally sustainable plant meat made from simple, animal-free […]
Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Whole Foods
Symphony RetailAI VP Prothero Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Troy Prothero, VP of product management and supply chain solutions for Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, has been named a winner of Food Logistics’ 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award. The annual honor recognizes influential people in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics noted that “these rock […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca Cola Introduces New Flavors And Packaging Designs
Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola is kicking off the year with two updates across its brands – a new option to its Coca-Cola with Coffee portfolio and a new look for its lineup. Coca-Cola with Coffee Mocha hit shelves this month, joining the available Dark Blend, Vanilla, Caramel and Vanilla Zero Sugar in the ready-to-drink coffee aisle. “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Launches New Program To Attract Tech Talent
Boston, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services has announced its Accelerator Sign-On Incentive Program aimed at hiring top tech talent. Individuals hired into these roles will join an IT organization that delivers the technology services, systems and capabilities to support Ahold Delhaize USA companies’ omnichannel growth plans. “It’s an exciting time for retail technology,” said Rom Kosla, […]