Food City has partnered with Eastman, a global specialty materials company, to bring additional plastic recycling options to the Appalachian Highlands region. Beginning in early 2024, customers can drop off plastic waste in collection bins at three Food City stores in Kingsport, Tennessee, where Eastman is headquartered. The plastic will be sorted and processed by […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Pactiv Evergreen’s 2023 ESG Report Touts Progress
Lake Forest, Illinois-based Pactiv Evergreen Inc. released its latest ESG Report, “Packaging a Better Future,” sharing progress toward the company’s goals in 2021 and ’22 and highlighting advancements across its three ESG pillars. “Our commitment to sustainability is foundational to our ‘Purpose of Packaging a Better Future’ and is guided by our ‘Value to Do […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Packaging To Showcase NY Roots
Brooklyn Cured, a New York-based charcuterie company, has revamped its packaging with designs inspired by its hometown borough. The packaging redesigns echo its commitment to respecting tradition while evolving and growing through product innovation. “Our cured meats are inspired by our diverse, food-centric borough, and we wanted to update our packaging to reflect that,” said […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
October Online Grocery Sales Up To $8.2B Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market increased by 5 percent versus last year, ending October with $8.2 billion in sales, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 30-31. Higher average order values, especially in delivery, offset a slowdown in total order volume for the month. In addition, mass continued to […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, National
ECRM Celebrates Anniversary With In-Person Sessions
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, ECRM will be returning to its roots hosting a full roster of in-person sessions across categories within food and beverage, health and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy/medical markets. ECRM was founded in 1994 by Charlie Bowlus as a way for buyers to connect with brands in-person […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, C-Store News, National
Mercedes-Benz To Add EV Charging At All Buc-ee’s Locations
Mercedes-Benz HPC North America LLC has entered into a new strategic agreement with Buc-ee’s, marking a milestone in the journey to create a national charging network for drivers across the country. Mercedes-Benz will build charging hubs at most Buc-ee’s travel centers, starting with about 30 by the end of 2024, and has begun work on charging […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Southeast
Survey Notes Barriers To Boosting In-Store Experience
Significant disconnects between physical and digital commerce and store and corporate leadership are among the key barriers to improving the grocery experience, according to a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. The study, which surveyed 346 high-volume store leaders and corporate level customer experience […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Offering Delivery Without Prime Membership
Previously available only to Prime members, Amazon is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to customers in all U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is offered. “All customers can order groceries online for delivery or pickup from Amazon Fresh across the U.S. – with Whole Foods Market coming soon – even if they […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Pioneers Plastic Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce reusable plastic containers for bananas. The invention aims to transform industry standards for the leading fruit in fresh produce, while reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG, Upside Plan Profit-Generation Opportunities
Upside has begun a new partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. that will further expand the technology company’s growing network of 100,000 retailers nationwide and open opportunities for profit generation for AWG members. “Grocers across the nation are actively seeking innovative avenues to boost profits while catering to the preferences of their customer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Taps Instacart’s FoodStorm For Catering Services
Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Instacart to launch FoodStorm, an order management system, to help streamline catering operations and modernize the handling of holiday inventory across the grocer’s more than 400 locations. Sprouts is now accepting pre-orders for the holiday season through its website, app and in-store with FoodStorm’s OMS. The addition of the […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Introduces New Resealable Can
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water will share a rebrand of its full product line to illustrate the beverage’s qualities and support its positioning as a brand for active lifestyles and athletes. Perfect Hydration is a water option for athletes, having been named the official water of the NOBULL CrossFit Games earlier this year, with a 9.5+ […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Sustainability News
Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 ESG Report
The Kraft Heinz Co. released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, sharing progress toward its goals through new innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the company’s three key pillars – healthy living and community support, environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing. “As we work to lead the future of food, we strive to do so responsibly. […]
Posted inSustainability News, National
General Mills, Walmart Collaborate On Regenerative Agriculture
General Mills, Walmart and Sam’s Club have begun a collaboration to help accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture on 600,000 acres in the U.S. by 2030. This represents the approximate number of acres General Mills engages to source key ingredients for its products sold through Walmart and Sam’s Club. Projects will be supported through grants administered […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Geissler's, Northeast
Geissler’s To Launch Instacart’s Smart Carts In Stores
Geissler’s Supermarkets, a seven-store IGA retailer with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, will add Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to all seven locations, replacing a majority of their traditional shopping carts over the coming months. Caper Carts use computer vision and AI to identify items as they’re placed in the cart, and Geissler’s will deploy them to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Merchandising News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Promotes Melillo To VP Of Merchandising
Christina Melillo, director of center store and packaged goods, has been promoted to VP of merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In her new role at Buehler’s, Melillo will work with store operations to ensure the implementation of operational programs and innovative concepts. She will play a role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of the […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Gelson’s First West L.A. Location Boasts Modern Design
Reimagining “the Gelson’s experience” for its 28th full-service store, the grocer has officially opened its first location in West Los Angeles. Located at 12121 West Olympic Blvd., it serves as the anchor of West Edge, a mixed-use residential, office and retail development that is under construction. Designed by the firm Shook Kelley, Gelson’s West L.A. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AWG Brands Launches New-Look Consumer Websites
AWG Brands, the private brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, launched two revamped consumer-facing websites for the Always Save brand and Best Choice Family of Brands. The new-look sites aim to build brand awareness and loyalty, while driving consumers to AWG member retailers’ stores. ‟We redesigned the Always Save brand and Best Choice […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Dunnhumby Report: One In Five U.S. Consumers Trust AI
Just 20 percent of American consumers “mostly” or “completely” trust artificial intelligence, according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker. Americans’ trust in AI is higher than other markets, such as the U.K., where that figure is 14 percent. The quarterly study – completing its fifth quarter – found that the level […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Schnucks, Upside Unveil App To Boost Rewards Membership
In an effort to create additional savings for members of the Schnucks Rewards program, Schnuck Markets Inc. and Upside have launched a co-branded mobile app. The app pilot, which will be available in seven Evansville, Indiana-area stores, will enhance the experience for members and provide opportunities to connect with other local retailers that are also […]