Yoplait and Box Tops for Education recently helped with a library renovation at Dolores Huerta Elementary School in Lennox, California. Yoplait and Box Tops for Education identified the school through the work of Principal Maria Castellanos, who is dedicated to ensuring that all students at the school have an opportunity to thrive, even through the […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
NielsenIQ Combines With GfK For Data, Analytics Assets
NielsenIQ and GfK have agreed to combine the two companies, creating new capabilities in the consumer and retail measurement industry. Powered by cloud technology, the combination will bring together complementary data and analytics assets to provide a comprehensive view of shopper spending through a total store read, enabling clients to anticipate trends and react faster […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
General Mills Brings Back Monster Cereals In Kaws-Designed Boxes
Minneapolis-based General Mills has brought back its Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo-Berry and Frute Brute Monster Cereals with the limited-edition release of four Kaws-designed boxes. Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals have returned, partnering with American artist Kaws, who was inspired by the vintage styling of the original boxes. He designed new […]
Posted inPackaging News, Feature, Southeast
Mister Bee Potato Chips Expands Co-Packing Production
Parkersburg, West Virginia-based Mister Bee Potato Chips is expanding its private label co-packing services to add to its chip making for retail outlets. The small, woman-owned business upgraded its entire facilities – new fryer, computerized seasoning, bagging process and new warehouse – providing opportunities for expanding its production to make custom chips for other snack companies, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Partners With DoorDash To Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG has entered into a partnership agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent grocers through the DoorDash marketplace app and website. Grocers can use the DoorDash platform to build an e-commerce offering that meets the needs of their local community base, extending to areas where they may not have […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Kraft Heinz’s Delimex Rebrands Packaging, Enhances Flavor
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Delimex, is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and double the taquito filling. “As a brand we are all about bringing bold, delicious flavor to life’s dullest moments,” said Rachel Drof, director brand communications, Delimex. “We are excited for fans to try our new and improved product and experience the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Blackhawk Network, Aurus Partner For Retail Payment Growth
As digital payments maintains its prominence as a key trend in retail commerce, Pleasanton, California-based Blackhawk Network is entering a relationship with Aurus, which offers global solutions that address the payments ecosystem. Together with Aurus, Blackhawk’s gift card and payment processing capabilities will help drive continued growth in retail payments. Increased shopper loyalty has become […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
Dasani, Sprite Begin Transition To Sustainable Packaging
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s largest brands are taking steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Dasani is launching bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic, excluding caps and labels, while Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase its likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority […]