The Consumer Brands Association recently released its CPG Pulse: 2020 Holiday Forecast, announcing its estimate that CPG purchases will be up between 9.5-11.5 percent for the season, which includes the months of November and December. The anticipated growth factors in the continued expectation that Americans will remain homebound in response to the COVID-19 pandemic — which […]
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NCA Welcomes New CFO, Membership And Meetings VP
The National Confectioners Association has welcomed two new staff members: Steve McCroddan joins as CFO and Kyle Jordan joins as VP of membership and meetings. McCroddan brings more than 20 years of association experience to his new role at NCA. Previously, he served as the CFO of both the Consumer Brands Association (formerly Grocery Manufacturers […]
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Beef, Poultry Sales Remain Strong, See Increase Due To Pandemic
Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, recently talked with The Shelby Report in a Q&A format about how prices and sales of beef and poultry have changed over the past three years and specifically the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on these categories. Latest 52 Weeks Ending 10-04-20 Dollar Sales %Change vs YA Dollar Sales […]
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September Brought Continued Gains For Meat Alternative Sales
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics The pandemic prompted many changes in meal preparation. Some consumers stressed healthful eating whereas others fell back in more conservative eating patterns. Recipe searches hit new records as shoppers were experimenting with new proteins whether by choice or due to out-of stocks. Throughout all these changes, plant-based meat […]
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SQFI Releases New Food Safety Audit Code Architecture
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has released the SQF Code Edition 9 for audits, effective May 24, 2021. Edition 9 aligns with the latest Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarking requirements, helping food producers meet and exceed all industry, customer and regulatory requirements to remain competitive across sectors. “Companies using […]
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Column: GCCA Offers Overview Of Global Cold Storage Capacity Report
by Matt Ott, president and CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance As much of the world continues to shelter in place, essential workers at every link of the global cold supply chain are working tirelessly to get food to our dinner tables. From product storage and packaging to seamless cold chain transit, from shipping to reliable point-of-sale […]
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Nominations Open For 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program
United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program, which recognizes 25 outstanding retail produce managers for their innovative merchandising, produce-related community outreach, increased store sales and recognition among company peers. The Retail Produce Manager Awards Program, sponsored by Dole Food Company and now in its 17th year, pays special […]
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NSF International Honors United Fresh’s Dr. Jennifer McEntire
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s Dr. Jennifer McEntire, SVP of food safety and technology, as this year’s Food Safety Leadership Award recipient. After noticing gaps in the education of aspiring food safety professionals, McEntire answered the call to develop the next generation of produce safety leaders […]
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FMI Report Finds Increased Demand For Private Brands Due To Pandemic
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its 2020 Power of Private Brands report which finds increased consumer demand for private brands due to the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities for senior leaders in food retail and manufacturing to expand their private brands programs. “The rise in demand for private brands in part due to the COVID-19 […]
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Use Brand Power To Grow Revenue And Loyalty In Fresh Meat
by Michael Uetz / Managing principal, Midan Marketing, meat marketing specialists since 2004 Historically, fresh meat – especially beef – has been sold as a commodity with no brand labeling. Today, the meat case has more brands in it than ever – national brands (like Tyson, Hillshire or Perdue), private label brands (including store-branded products) […]
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Nielsen’s Global Consumer Business Reinvents Itself
Nielsen’s Global Consumer Business unveiled a new brand identity – including new company name and logo – at Intelligence Reimagined, the latest, virtual iteration of its annual Consumer 360 event. Once Nielsen’s Global Consumer Business becomes a stand-alone company it will be known as NielsenIQ, identified by a new brand logo. With a vibrant flash green […]
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United Fresh Launches New Program To Kick Off 2021
United Fresh Produce Association is launching the United re-Fresh Experience, a monthly series of events in January 2021. “Despite the trials and tribulations across our supply chain in 2020, we’re all ready to turn the corner into brighter days,” said Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of United Fresh. “The new United re-Fresh Experience will help […]
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Kroger Health Launches COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Testing At Pharmacies
Kroger Health revealed the launch of rapid antibody testing across its family of pharmacies, expanding the company’s existing portfolio of in-clinic and at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests, to help inform patients if they have previously been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The FDA-authorized rapid antibody tests – conducted using a finger-prick blood sample – are now available at Kroger pharmacies […]
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FMI Presents Latest Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker Research
FMI – The Food Industry Association headquartered in Arlington,Virginia, has released its latest U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends COVID-19 Tracker research, which looks at consumers’ plans for the holiday season, sports viewing and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on grocery shopping habits. To assess the impact of COVID-19 on the perceptions and behaviors of grocery shoppers, FMI and The Harman Group are actively surveying […]
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New NACS Research Reveals Last Mile Opportunities
Last mile fulfillment presents an opportunity for convenience retailers to grow sales and expand customer reach, according to a newly released NACS Research study, “NACS Last Mile Fulfillment in Convenience Retail.” NACS defines last mile fulfillment services as order fulfillment processes that deliver goods to a destination. While more than half of all of convenience […]
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Sorensen: Building A Strategic Private Label Plan For Milk, Plant-Based Beverages
by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group I just returned from a visit to a local grocery store. What I found to be most interesting as I reviewed the milk and plant-based beverage department is this retailer, like most others, has responded with a private label selection that matches national and local brand milk and plant-based products, […]
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Instacart, Aldi Launch New Pilot For SNAP/EBT Online Payment
Instacart recently announced its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefit Transfer integration in partnership with Aldi. For the first time, SNAP/EBT participants will be able to access fresh food and pantry staples from Aldi via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pickup services. The multi-phased launch will begin in Georgia in the coming weeks across more than 60 […]
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Profile: Meet Sydney Wicklacz With Kraft Heinz Co.
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group together present this series, People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Sydney Wicklacz, associate customer category manager with the Kraft Heinz Co. I first met Sydney when she was a […]
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NGA Releases New Dates For In-Person Show In May 2021
The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group have released new dates for the annual conference and trade show and have added two unique industry events for 2021. The new calendar of events includes: The NGA Show, originally scheduled for March 7-9, 2021, at the new Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las […]
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Meal Solutions Offer Options For Consumers, Opportunities For Retailers
by Michael Uetz / Managing principal, Midan Marketing, meat marketing specialists since 2004 The past several months have created millions of more confident home cooks, many by necessity. With restaurants and office buildings closed, American consumers have been spending more time at home and in the kitchen. According to Midan’s July COVID survey of meat […]