Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast

Birdzi Levels ‘Personalization’ Playing Field For Independents

The personal touch means a lot. And while larger grocers often have teams of people dedicated to the data engineering and data science required to achieve one-to-one personalization, independent grocers don’t have that luxury, according to Shekar Raman, co-founder and CEO of Birdzi. Raman’s company levels the personalization playing field for independent grocers.  “Birdzi offers […]

Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News

ProAmpac Facility Receives Sustainability Carbon Certification

Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac, a global flexible packaging company, announced its Rocky Mount, Virginia, facility has received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus. It is a global sustainability certification system that supports the tracking of chemically recycled and bio-based polymers through the supply chain. “The ISCC Plus certification, coupled with our ProActive Sustainability product offering, underscores ProAmpac’s commitment to helping […]

Posted inPackaging News, National, Sustainability News

Survey Finds Young Consumers Least Confident About Recycling

New data has revealed that the generational gap in recycling has gone global with older people more than any other generation holding themselves accountable for responsibly recycling boxes. While Gen Z members often are considered to be the most environmentally conscious, they have the least confidence among all age groups in knowing how to recycle, […]

Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Announces Commitment To Pollinators

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced its commitment to protect the health of essential pollinator populations for future generations. Southeastern Grocers’ investment in the health of pollinators includes working with and supporting supplier partners that avoid the use of particularly detrimental pesticides like neonicotinoids, glyphosate and organophosphates. It also includes: sourcing fresh produce and floral from […]

Posted inSupply Chain News, Association News, National

IRI, Ajinomoto Foods Expand To Combat Supply Issues

IRI and Ajinomoto Foods North America, the maker of Tai Pei, Ling Ling and Jose Ole frozen foods, have announced the expansion of their partnership. Having utilized IRI’s market measurement solutions and consumer panel information since 2003, Ajinomoto Foods has added IRI’s Daily Out-Of-Stock Benchmarking tool to manage retailer expectations where it was experiencing low in-stock […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Northeast

Reed’s, Sprouts Farmers Market Partner For Swing-Lid Bottle

Norwalk, Connecticut-based Reed’s, owner of handcrafted, all-natural ginger beverages, announced the launch of the new Reed’s Harvest Spiced Apple Cider. The all-natural ginger beverage is available in approximately 380 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide in classic half-liter, glass swing-lid packaging. The pint-sized glass bottles feature a ceramic, swing-lid resealable top, making it easier to enjoy the […]

Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest

Frito-Lay Adds Ruffles Ridge Twists To Product Line

Plano, Texas-based Ruffles is partnering with the WNBA and one of its players, A’ja Wilson, to launch the Ruffles Ridge Twists product line. The new Ruffles Ridge Twists also come in Double Cheddar and Wilson’s own flavor, Smoky Barbecue. “I grew up eating Ruffles so it’s a dream come true to join the family of Chip Deal athletes and […]