FreshDirect’s 2026 food trends and predictions report reflects a growing demand for an expanded flavor palate, shift in consumer drinking habits, desire for products made in the U.S. and an expansion of chefs making meals for the home kitchen. In 2025, FreshDirect strengthened its customer connections through experiential events and activations in New York City, the […]
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Winter Holiday Confectionery Demand Remains Strong, NCA Reports
According to a new survey from the National Confectioners Association (NCA), 95 percent of Americans plan to celebrate the winter holidays with chocolate and candy, reflecting the category’s continued strength as a holiday staple. The “big four” seasonal moments – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays – remain key for the $54 billion […]
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Hormel Foods Names 2025 Class Of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
Hormel Foods Corp. has announced its fourth cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, recognizing the efforts of young people across the U.S. who are working to create a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system. The Austin, Minnesota-based company will host the group at its global headquarters, where honorees will connect with Hormel Foods […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Achieves Increased Basket Lift With ECRS LoyaltyBot
Buehler’s Fresh Foods reports that it has experienced a 30 percent increase in average basket size using ECRS LoyaltyBot Basket Lift Campaigns at checkout, a feature within the CATAPULT loyalty automation suite. “We’ve always known LoyaltyBot’s basket lift campaigns were special,” said James Councill, loyalty and promotions business unit manager at ECRS. “But seeing how […]
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Vitaminwater Debuts Packaging Redesign, New Flavors
Vitaminwater has debuted a revitalized packaging design and introduced two new flavors to help the brand stand out in the increasingly crowded enhanced water category. The updated packaging, which started rolling out in March, features a cleaner, bolder label design with flavor-forward colors, an enlarged and stacked logo with modernized typography, and flavor descriptions channeling […]
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Meijer Marks 90th Anniversary With Corporate Impact Report
Meijer surpassed its 2025 carbon emissions target a year ahead of schedule, according to the retailer’s latest Corporate Impact Report released to mark the company’s 90th anniversary. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based chain achieved a 57 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels, exceeding its original 50 percent goal. […]
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Swiftly, EG America Launch Alcohol Cashback In SmartRewards App
Swiftly has partnered with EG America to add a digital alcohol cashback feature to the SmartRewards app across the retailer’s convenience store brands. The new feature provides near-instant, supplier-funded cashback on beer, wine and spirits at stores including Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Loaf ‘N Jug, Kwik Shop, Turkey Hill, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb, Minit […]
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Divert, General Produce Partner On Food Waste-to-Energy Plan
Divert Inc. and General Produce have formed a partnership that will convert unsold and non-donatable food into renewable energy and soil amendment for communities in Northern California. General Produce will send unused food from its Sacramento distribution center to Divert’s Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Turlock, California. There, the material will move through depackaging […]