McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging shared in a recent press release about the death of EVP Craig Fox on Feb. 1. He had been fighting brain cancer. Fox worked alongside his family to pioneer packaging solutions for the fresh produce industry. He served the produce industry for more than four decades. After graduating from Texas Christian […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Selects Mercatus For Expanded Services
Buehler’s Fresh Foods has partnered with Mercatus, a provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, to bring customers an integrated online ordering and fulfillment experience. With 14 supermarkets in northeastern Ohio, Buehler’s provides customers an assortment of locally-sourced specialty groceries, prepared foods and fresh products. The Buehler’s team selected Mercatus for its track record and success in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News, The Giant Company
The Giant Company Rolls Out Electric Vehicles In Pennsylvania
The Giant Company has announced four electric vehicles will join its fleet serving the greater Philadelphia area. The electric vans will fulfill Giant Direct customer deliveries while reducing the company’s environmental footprint. “Fulfilling our purpose of connecting families for a better future means taking action today to create a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow,” said Daren Russ, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Save A Lot Expands Merchandising Systems With SymphonyAI
Dallas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has been selected by St. Louis-based supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions. The SymphonyAI Retail CPG solutions being implemented by Save A Lot include master data management, core merchandising, insights, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
ePac To Donate Portion Of Coffee Sales To Project Waterfall
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging has announced a partnership with Project Waterfall, a charity in the coffee sector. It will donate 2 percent of its global coffee product sales in 2023. The proceeds will be used to help coffee-growing communities across the world with clean water, sanitation and education. “[The company’s] mission has been, from […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Handy Seafood Releases New Packaging Design For Product Line
Salisbury, Maryland-based Handy Seafood has revamped the packaging for its retail line of frozen grocery products. According to the company, the updated designs and colors illustrate the “flavorful, nutritious and wholesome ingredients that Handy has become renowned for in its products.” In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, Handy has lessened its environmental impact by removing shrink-wrap from the exterior of all […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Foodcellar Market Introduces Instacart Scan & Pay Technology
Long Island City, New York-based Foodcellar Market introduced Scan & Pay technology in its stores, as part of Instacart’s Connected Stores solutions. Customers will be able to digitally scan items as they shop and pay for them using their mobile phone. Scan & Pay connects customers’ online and in-store experiences, linking items bought in-store to […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Health & Wellness, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Companies Launches Digital Health, Wellness Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform that is accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery apps and websites. Sincerely Health is designed to help improve lives by connecting, educating, encouraging and rewarding customers on their health and wellness journey so they can make informed choices regarding food, physical […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Bell & Evans Improves Packaging Quality With Niverplast
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania-based Bell & Evans has partnered with Niverplast, a food packaging equipment company, to establish and create a new packaging line. When building its new 411,500-square-foot harvesting facility, Bell & Evans searched to find a partner with experience in automatic bag-in-box solutions. Bell & Evans faced two challenges: first, the need to reduce its labor associated […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
BAR-U-EAT Offers BPI Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers
Steamboat Springs, Colorado-based BAR-U-EAT has released its new Biodegradable Products Institute “BPI” Certified Compostable Packaging for its individual bars. With this release, it has become the first bar company in the world to offer packaging that carries the certification for the entire package – a move that ensures that its packaging will break down in commercial […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AdAdapted Names Kates As SVP Of Marketing
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has appointed Matthew Kates as the SVP of marketing. Kates will scale the marketing organization to ensure both short and long-term growth for AdAdapted through messaging, communications and product innovation. A consumer goods industry veteran of about 25 years, Kates brings a diverse history with experience in brand management, media, promotion and loyalty. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ProducePay Launches Storefront To Market To Global Buyers
Los Angeles-based ProducePay has launched its virtual Storefront – a new feature offering growers a personalized platform to market their brand, available commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers. Storefront empowers growers with an online destination to attract new trading partners and interact with potential buyers in real-time. Growers can use the personalized Storefront to market […]
Posted inMarketing News, National
LOC Software Looks To Provide ‘Next Generation Solutions’
LOC Software delivers solutions designed to allow more frequent, profitable and manageable transactions. The Canada-based company is “gearing up for a huge 2023,” according to Rene Stai, head of marketing. “Our ePOS offer is in the pipeline, allowing for a web-based point of sale. Our teams have been working hard to provide next generation solutions […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Packaging News
Meijer Introduces Products With Black History Month Packaging
In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer has launched a collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists – Dana Powell-Smith, Melina Brann and Shaunt’e Lewis – on products in every supercenter. The collection includes a mix of paintings and digital art printed on decorative pillows, stationery, gift bags, canvas tote bags, key rings, kitchen towels and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Southeast, Supply Chain News
Kroger Expands Delivery Services In South Florida
The Kroger Co. has opened a new facility in Miami, Florida. Joined by the local community, it celebrated the expansion of the delivery service and welcomed 90 new employees. This facility means customers can access Kroger’s selection of fresh items, Our Brands products and national brands, as well as individualized offers, delivered to their door. “We are […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, Southeast
ECRS Helping Retailers Be Creative, Bold With CATAPULT
Western North Carolina-based ECRS is going into 2023 with a challenge for retailers: “Be Creative. Be Bold.” Much of the last two years have been a constant state of waiting, said Caroline Catoe, ECRS president. “Waiting for storms to pass or for the next storm to show. Waiting with uncertainty of what the future would […]
Posted inNational, Marketing News
Companies Merge To Become Largest Fresh Food Sales Agency
Irving, Texas-based Epic Sales Partners has been established to become the largest independent, commonly-owned and -managed food sales agent in the U.S., focused on providing grocery retailers with fresh food and consumer-relevant brands. The company brings together more than 35 years of experience as “fresh food catalysts” by combining the Premier Sales Solutions, Maher Marketing, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report Predicts Online Grocery Sales To Increase Through 2027
U.S. online grocery sales are forecast to grow at a compound average growth rate of 11.7 percent over the next five years, increasing online’s share of overall grocery spending from 11.2 percent in 2022 to 13.6 percent in 2027, according to the 2023 Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Five-Year Grocery Sales Forecast. Persistent price inflation, ongoing concerns about illnesses […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Storewise, TRUNO Partner For Enhanced Operational Control
Overland Park, Kansas-based Storewise has announced a partnership with Lubbock, Texas-based TRUNO to provide heightened visibility and operational control, including integration with a range of retail tools and services. “Storewise gives our retailers the tools, insights and customer experience they need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape,” said John Poore, chief technology officer at TRUNO. “Their ability […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Introduces Automated Gravity Case Packer
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has announced the North American availability of its Gravity Case Packer, an end-of-line automation solution. The Gravity Case Packer can be tailored to the needs of vertical bagging operations from meat and cheese to bakery operations. Its mechanical design allows producers to switch between traditional tote loading of fresh goods or the corrugated […]