Surprise IDDBA 2026 General Session speaker Trevor Noah urged dairy, deli and bakery pros to lead with authentic voice, resist trend-chasing and reconnect with shoppers as people first.
Category: Grocery Industry
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Wakefern Wins Top Awards For Bowl & Basket Soda Packaging Design
Wakefern Food Corp. received a Silver Award at the 2026 Vertex Awards for the design of its Bowl & Basket Specialty Prebiotic/Probiotic Soda packaging. It was the seventh consecutive year Wakefern won in the global private brand design competition. The awards took place in May at New York’s Times Square. Organized by the Velocity Institute, […]
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3 Forces Reshaping Dairy, Deli, Bakery; 5 Ways To Win
According to new IDDBA 2026 data shared by Anne-Marie Roerink on the show floor, a majority of shoppers can be persuaded to spend more.
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Reach3 Insights Finds 97% Of Americans Concerned About Rising Gas Prices
A new consumer sentiment study from Reach3 Insights finds that 97 percent of Americans are concerned about rising gas prices.
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Wegmans Offers Free On‑Demand ASL Interpretation Via Aira App
Wegmans Food Markets announced it now offers free access to on‑demand American Sign Language interpreting through the Aira ASL app. Any customer or employee at a Wegmans store can connect to a professional ASL interpreter via the app. Users download the Aira ASL app, tap a button and start a video call with a professional […]
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Krasdale Foods Upgrading Distribution Ops At Bronx Facility
Krasdale Foods has selected a warehouse management system from Made4net to modernize distribution operations at its primary facility in the Bronx, New York. Made4Net’s WarehouseExpert WMS will replace Krasdale’s previous warehouse and order management technology. The Made4net solution is expected to provide greater operational visibility, improved inventory control and a scalable foundation for future automation. […]
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Wright’s Market Relaunches Online Shopping With eGrowcery
Wright’s Market has relaunched its e‑commerce platform, powered by eGrowcery. The initiative, nicknamed “Wright’s Market E-Commerce 2.0,” aims to regain previous online sales levels while delivering a more expansive and inclusive shopping experience. “We wanted a partner who was continuing to add the features and functionality required for a successful independent grocer experience,” said Jimmy […]
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Weis Markets Rolling Out Caper Carts In PA Stores
Weis Markets has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts at select locations in Pennsylvania, with additional rollouts planned throughout the year. Part of Instacart’s Connected Stores technology, the carts aim to make in‑store shopping more interactive and efficient. “Weis Markets and its associates have always been committed to delivering a best‑in‑class shopping experience, and Caper Carts are a […]