Atlanta-based DemandTec by Acoustic, a leader in retail pricing, promotions and markdown technology, has launched its “Autonomous Pricing On Demand” service. The service delivers enterprise-grade, AI-powered price optimization for retailers of all sizes to quickly respond to market and consumer behavior changes so they can compete with larger, tech-savvy competitors. A first for the retail pricing […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast, Sustainability News
Female Leaders In Tech Make Strides In Combating Food Waste
Stop Food Waste Day, a global event held the last Wednesday in April, isn’t just a one-day concern for Katie Hotze, Jasmine Crowe, Emily Malina and other food-tech entrepreneurs. As female leaders in a male-dominated tech world, Hotze (CEO of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Grocery Shopii), Crowe (CEO of Goodr) and Malina (president of Spoiler Alert) […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Packaging News, Southwest
Stel+Mar Wines Expands Distribution To H-E-B Locations
Stel+Mar Wines has launched in the U.S. at H-E-B locations with a collection of wines. According to the 2022 State Of The Wine Industry Report, the under 40 demographic comprises approximately 72 million people in the U.S. As this demographic matures in age, palate and consumption tendencies, they are actively searching for brands that are aligned with […]
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Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Launches Variety Pack And Debuts Platform
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages is expanding its product portfolio through a Hard Brunch Variety Pack. The pack will include the Original Hard Coffee and Mocha Hard Latte, as well as three new malt-based beverages – Orange Mimosa, Peach Bellini and Strawberry Sangria. The Hard Juice Variety Pack will feature four new malt-based Hard […]
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IBEX Names Pantelakos As Business Unit Manager
Glenview, Illinois-based IBEX has tapped Charlie Pantelakos as its business unit manager. Pantelakos, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will oversee sales education training and focus on targeted sales growth for the brand. His additional responsibilities will include leading marketing efforts, ongoing research and development, logistics, manufacturing and culinary support for IBEX rapid-cook […]
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Lunchskins Expands Its Plastic Alternatives At Walmart Locations
Lunchskins is expanding its product lines in Walmart locations to scale the adoption of affordable household alternatives to single-use plastic bags and straws. The expansion comes at a critical time in light of data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a resurgence of plastic waste. The International Solid Waste Association reports that single-use plastic […]
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ProAmpac Debuts ProActive Sustainability, Digital Print Capabilities
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Packaging Innovations 2022 at booth G60 May 25-26 in Birmingham, England. The company will emphasize its European ProActive Sustainability flexible packaging portfolio and digital print capabilities. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. The company has increased its manufacturing […]
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World Centric Expands Compostable Collection With Takeout Containers
World Centric has announced the addition of two product lines to its 100-percent, tree-free compostable collection. To be unveiled at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Expo from May 21-24 in Chicago, the offerings include the company’s NoTree tall and rectangular takeout containers. Both are made from FSC certified renewable bamboo paper with a bio-based moisture […]