The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS), Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), FMI – The Food Industry Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) have issued a joint commitment related to the responsible marketing and merchandising of crossover alcohol products. These products are generally categorized as alcohol beverages that use the product and intellectual […]
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How Grocers Can Lead On Nutrition
Nutrition is a space that grocers can own, by knowing how to guide consumers toward food solutions for any health need. A recent webinar hosted by the National Grocers Association and the NGA Foundation explained what “food as medicine” means and explored what grocery retailers need to know to be an active part of the […]
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Giant Eagle Partners With Sun World International On AUTUMNCRISP Rollout
Sun World International has begun a new partnership with Giant Eagle Inc. and its Leap Media Group to support the national rollout of AUTUMNCRISP, its globally branded table grape. Through this partnership, AUTUMNCRISP’s crisp, juicy grapes will be available at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. […]
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Survey: Shoppers Demand Higher Retail Service Levels
According to the latest SPAR Group survey, in-store shopping remains a fixture of most consumers’ routines, with more than 80 percent preferring it and more than 45 percent choosing to shop at discount, convenience, home improvement and apparel stores. During May, SPAR Group fielded a survey of more than 1,000 consumers between ages 18-64 through […]
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FMI Remains Resolute In Efforts To Reduce Food Loss, Waste
The Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), of which FMI – The Food Industry Association is a founding member, has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several federal agencies, reaffirming its commitment to reducing food waste. The agreement with FMI, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food […]
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St Pierre Hosts ‘Parisian Party’ At IDDBA In Houston
St Pierre returned once again to IDDBA June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, “transporting guests to a corner of Paris where the brand has its roots.” This year, the St Pierre team sampled its brioche products for attendees and introduced its new products in the form of traditional Liege waffles […]
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IDDBA CEO Haaf: Industry Experiencing Generational Shifts, Technology Influx
Generational shifts, labor market trends and technology are just some of the challenges facing the dairy, deli and bakery industry. IDDBA President and CEO David Haaf spoke to these issues during his address on June 9 at the organization’s annual show in Houston. Haaf noted the increased turnover rates in upper and lower-level management in […]
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Doing Things That Matter Drive Gaines Family
Chip and Joanna Gaines grew their Magnolia empire from the seed of a small retail shop in Waco, Texas, that opened in 2003. Little Magnolia has since blossomed into a national home and lifestyle brand that includes Magnolia Market at the Silos, Magnolia Table, Silos Baking Co. and Magnolia Journal, as well as brand partnerships […]