According to new survey data of 2,000 respondents in the U.S. released by Lakeville, Minnesota-based Malt-O-Meal, seven in 10 people are more likely to shop on a budget now than prior to the pandemic, with parents being 21 percent more likely than non-parents. The top two factors that consumers prioritize when shopping for groceries right now […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Sparkling Ice Launches New Flavors, Packaging For ‘Cheers To Heroes’
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its third annual “Cheers to Heroes” campaign to honor and celebrate America’s veterans. This year’s campaign will have a focus on saluting U.S. veterans by partnering with two charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Bowman Named Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit Innovator Of The Year
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Stonehenge Technology Labs, creator of the Stopwatch unified commerce software, says it is changing how consumer goods companies understand and react to their customer’s journey. At the last Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit, Meagan Bowman, CEO, was named “Innovator of the Year” in emerging tech trends. In 2019, Bowman and a team of engineers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Farmstead, Dematic Partner For ‘Warehouse In A Box’ Solution
Burlingame, California-based Farmstead and Atlanta, Georgia-based Dematic have partnered to help grocers drive operational efficiencies through software and automation. Farmstead built its Grocery OS software to run the company’s grocery business, later licensing the solution to help others start and manage their own grocery e-commerce operations. Grocery OS is a full-stack solution that provides everything […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Rebrands, Introduces New Flavors, Donates $250K
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand, has debuted a new look and expanded its portfolio of hummus products at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three original flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic and Roasted Garlic, in the […]
Posted inMarketing News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Annual Paws For Pets Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its 14th annual Paws for Pets program, a company-wide initiative that collects donations for local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Through the end of May, customers can round up or give $1, $3, $5 or $10 donations at the register or self-checkout. Additionally, customers can give online at the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Northeast
AppCard Adds Rabe As Chief Growth Officer
New York-based AppCard has expanded its leadership team by adding Jeremy Rabe as its chief growth officer. As a member of the company’s executive leadership team, Rabe will focus on building closer relationships with CPGs and lead the company’s media and content offerings, alongside taking an active role in shaping its overall strategic growth. Rabe brings […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Advantage Solutions Acquires Brandshare From Investors
Irvine, California-based Advantage Solutions has acquired Brandshare, a provider of omnichannel brand experiences through product sampling and digital engagement, from private equity investors Aperion Management, Leeds Novamark Capital and Ocean Avenue Capital Partners. Brandshare partners with consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers to bring to life e-commerce, venue-based and event-based sampling, digital marketing campaigns and […]