Inflation, COVID-19, supply chain and other issues continue to change shopping and consumption patterns. These measures have resulted in prolonged unit and volume pressure across most categories, particularly for seafood. IRI, 210 Analytics and Elanco have partnered together to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to seafood sales at retail. September seafood inflation was […]
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Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Encourages Coin Circulation As Challenges Persist
FMI – The Food Industry Association is encouraging all Americans to assist in increasing coin circulation in October during “Get Coin Moving” Month to support businesses that rely on coins for everyday cash transactions. Leslie G. Sarasin, FMI president and CEO, highlighted the ongoing disruptions to coin circulation in a statement, saying: “The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated […]
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What Independents Must Know About FSMA 204
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Food safety and transparency are paramount in the grocery industry. To that end, Section 204 of the FDA’s Food Safety and Modernization Act, requiring retailers and wholesalers to comply with traceability procedures, will soon take effect. To raise awareness about FSMA 204, NGA hosted a […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Association News, National
NGA Releases Statement On Kroger, Albertsons Merger
In response to the announcement made Oct. 14 of a merger between national grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons, the National Grocers Association released the following statement: “A merger of the nation’s top two grocery chains should raise serious questions about a single supermarket giant gaining unprecedented dominance over the nation’s food supply chain,” said Greg […]
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, National
IHA Names Three Executives To Board Of Directors
Three executives have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association, the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. The incoming IHA board members are Scott Felsenthal, CEO, Whitmor; Sal Gabbay, CEO, Gibson Homewares; and Michael Hayes, chief customer officer, Newell Brands. Their three-year terms began Oct. 1 and end Sept. […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Albertsons To Merge In $24.6B Agreement
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies have announced a merger agreement between the two organizations. Through its supermarket banners, this combination will expand customer reach and improve proximity to deliver food to about 85 million households. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been approved by the board of directors of each company, […]
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IRI States Price Inflation Slowed For First Time In 2022
IRI has released a new report, “September 2022 Price Check: Tracking Retail Food and Beverage Inflation,” with insights regarding food inflation and its impact on consumer shopping behavior. The report leverages point-of-sale data for September and includes data across U.S. food channels, including grocery, drug, mass market, military commissaries, select club and dollar stores as well […]
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CBA Reports Increased Wholesale Prices Due To New Burdens
The Consumer Brands Association has cautioned that high wholesale prices in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ readout continue to pose cost pressures for the manufacturers of consumer packaged goods. The September Producer Price Index rose 8.5 percent over last year and 0.4 percent over last month, doubling economists’ expectations with the largest month-to-month increase since May. For […]
Posted inDairy News, National
Land O’Lakes Releases Survey Results For National Farmers Day
For National Farmer’s Day, Arden Hills, Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes is raising awareness of farmers and the role they play in society with the release of the “State of the American Farmer” survey. The survey, commissioned in partnership with Wakefield Research, polled 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults to reveal some major misconceptions about the state of […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, National
Revol Greens Doubles Romaine Lettuce Production Capabilities
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens will double its romaine lettuce production throughout the remainder of the year and into 2023. The increase in production is supported by Revol Greens’ innovative indoor growing facilities in Minnesota, California and Georgia, as well as a new 20-acre facility in Temple, Texas. Revol Greens, which grows organic and conventional lettuce […]
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Survey Finds Americans Have Positive Opinions On Bottled Water
Almost nine in 10 Americans say they have a positive opinion of bottled water as a beverage choice, according to a national survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of the International Bottled Water Association. More than four in five Americans say water […]
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Report Reveals Consumers Likely To Buy QR, NFC Packaging
Blue Bite has released results of the “Blue Bite 2022 Connected Products U.S. Consumers Trend Report: QR Code and NFC Consumer Usage and Attitudes” survey that reveals the acceptance and usage of QR codes and NFC in the marketplace and the desire for relevant and enhanced consumer experiences. The findings reflect consumers’ changing attitudes, habits and brand […]
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Independent Grocers Play A Vital Role In The Health Of The Nation
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Independent retailers are a key partner on the path to ending hunger and supporting heathy diets. Retailers are community economic hubs that support community revitalization and growth. NGA members care deeply about their communities and as such have worked hard to increase access to healthy […]
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Organic Grower Summit Announces Keynote Presentation
Leadership from three organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the keynote presentation at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Monterey, California. “Grower Roundtable: The State of Organic Growing” will be moderated by Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, and panelists will include Brie Reiter Smith, VP […]
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Fresh Del Monte, Decapolis Provide Traceability Solutions
Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested a 39 percent stake in Decapolis, a Jordanian and U.K.-based technology company that provides a blockchain-driven food safety and quality traceability technology for the food industry. The investment is part of Fresh Del Monte’s technology-driven mission to offer innovative solutions for its products and services, and to provide sustainable solutions […]
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Consumer Brands Shares September Jobs Report
The jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Oct. 7 showed a much-needed increase in consumer packaged goods jobs for last month, as demand for industry products remains high. According to the Consumer Brands Association’s analysis of the September BLS data, 7,748 CPG jobs were added last month, a marked improvement from the […]
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IRI Thought Leaders To Share Insights During Events, Webinars
IRI has announced new thought leadership for the upcoming weeks in its latest version of Next Week Now, a compilation of insights-rich activities, announcements and events. Upcoming IRI thought leadership activity includes: IDDBA webinar series: dairy, deli and bakery trends recap – Oct. 13: Industry experts Jonna Parker, IRI, and Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics, will hold […]
Posted inSustainability News, National
Industry Report Reveals Need For Sustainable Reporting Standard
A new Ratio Institute report on the state of sustainability reporting in the food retail industry reveals new opportunities for sustainability leadership through greater transparency. The “State of the Industry” report identifies where the food retail industry is strong on reporting and how it can improve reporting, processes, operational performance, and profits. Ratio Institute will […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Investcorp Acquires Majority Stake In Sunrise Produce
Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Sunrise Produce, a wholesale produce distribution company based in Southern California. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 by Paul Carone, Sunrise provides customers across the specialty and white tablecloth restaurant and resort, education, healthcare and retail sectors with fresh […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Consumers Changing Shopping Habits Due To Environmental Concerns
New findings released Oct. 5 by the Marine Stewardship Council show that people are changing their diets for environmental reasons as concerns over climate change grow. Following a summer of life-threatening heat waves, extreme storms, unprecedented flooding and other weather events exacerbated by climate change, some shoppers are taking control of their impact on the environment through […]