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 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 […]