The National Grocers Association Foundation has officially launched the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC) website to assist grocers with their SNAP online purchasing pilot questions. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, the SEMTAC website has been designed to serve as a resource hub, offering information […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inPackaging News, National
Study Highlights Understanding of Packaging, Food Waste
New research from Michigan State University’s School of Packaging sheds light on how consumers’ understanding of packaging technology may help combat the growing problem of food waste. Minding the Gap: Consumer Awareness of Packaging & Food Waste Reduction, a white paper summarizing MSU’s research, offers key insights into types of wasted food and package design […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Merchandising News, National
Prices Remain Big Worry During Thanksgiving Season
According to Acosta’s proprietary shopper community, prices remain a “big concern” this Thanksgiving, with 40 percent of consumers looking for deals, “using coupons and comparison shopping.” Acosta reports that a majority of hosts plan to prepare the entire holiday meal themselves, while 40 percent plan to attend Thanksgiving as a guest. The company also found […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Whole Foods Market Relocating To New Site In Madison, WI
Whole Foods Market’s new 50,000-square-foot store, which will open Dec. 13 at 4710 Madison Yards Way in Madison, Wisconsin, is a relocation of its current store in the capital city. The Madison Whole Foods Market site will anchor the 21-acre Madison Yards mixed-use development, where other retail, restaurants and entertainment will surround a central green […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx Stores Available On DoorDash
DoorDash has begun a partnership with The Save Mart Companies to bring Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx locations to the DoorDash Marketplace. Consumers across California and Nevada can access Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx on DoorDash to get groceries delivered. “We are excited to extend the reach and accessibility of our fresh quality offerings, local […]
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FMI Comments On Importance Of Front Package Labeling
FMI – The Food Industry Association highlighted the importance of providing consumers with clear, consistent nutrition information during the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s public meeting on front-of-package labeling as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers proposed FOP labeling schemes. FMI shares FDA’s goals of reducing diet-related chronic diseases, prioritizing nutrition activities and empowering consumers with information to […]
Posted inFood City, Packaging News, Southeast
Food City, Eastman Expand Plastic Recycling Partnership
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 […]
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 […]