On Nov. 25, World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare organization with offices in 14 countries, released US pork and the superbug crisis: how higher welfare farming is better for pigs and people. The new report reveals that bacteria resistant to antibiotics considered highly important or critically important to human health were present in pork products purchased […]
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Dole Food Co.’s Goldfield Named New Chairman Of PBH Board
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) appointed Bil Goldfield of Dole Food Co. as the new chairman of the board. On April 23, a vote by the PBH board of trustees activated this leadership transition, which became effective on Nov.22. The 2020 PBH Officers and At-Large Executive Committee members are as follows: PBH […]
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Nielsen Reveals Its 2019 Breakthrough Innovation List
Nielsen Global Connect has released its Top 25 Breakthrough Innovation winners for 2019, recognizing innovation and global success in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Powered by BASES, Nielsen innovation data shows that in 2019, a new product was launched to the U.S. marketplace every two minutes. Building on this, over the last three years, […]
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Standard Cognition, Mars Wrigley Partner To Optimize Impulse Item Sales
Standard Cognition, an AI-powered autonomous checkout solutions provider, and Mars Wrigley, a manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections, have partnered to help retailers evolve into a new world of autonomous checkout by integrating seamless technology and impulse category sales. Mars initially reached out to Standard, suggesting the two companies work together to better understand what […]
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White Promoted To Director Of The NGA Foundation
Maggie White has been promoted to the position of director of the NGA Foundation. White previously served as manager of donor relations and development for the foundation. “For the past two years, Maggie has led numerous efforts within the NGA Foundation and is well prepared to take on this expanded role leading our Foundation. Her […]
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Guest Column: Five Packaging Design Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
by Katie Lundin/marketing and branding specialist, Crowdspring We all enjoy a good meme poking fun at embarrassing mistakes online. But, it’s far less funny when your product or package is the butt of those jokes. Poor packaging leads to worse things than a bruised ego—it leads to lost sales and revenue. And, it’s no mystery why. People’s […]
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Better For Them Means Better For Us, Too
sponsored content by Eric LeBlanc, director of marketing-deli, Tyson Foods Inc. To paraphrase a popular book: Supermarkets were made for people, not people for the supermarkets. That’s why we put frequently purchased items like milk, butter and eggs at the back of the store. Because that’s what people want—to walk the entire real estate of […]
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Grenade Accelerates U.S. Expansion Through C-Store Launch
Global sports and nutrition brand Grenade is increasing its availability throughout the nation. The maker of the Carb Killa line of low-sugar, high-protein snacks, Grenade has secured partnerships with leading convenience store chain, Speedway, as well as a number of other partnerships including Royal Farms, Dash In, GetGo and Wawa. Grenade also has signed […]
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‘Frozen 2’ Ice Cream Cake Makes Its Grocery Store Debut
To mark the release of Disney’s “Frozen 2,” which hit theaters Nov. 22, Carvel, in partnership with Rich Products/I Love Ice Cream Cakes, released a special-edition Disney “Frozen 2” Ice Cream Cake. The new product, which is the first ice cream cake under the Disney “Frozen 2” moniker, is a snowflake-themed cake with vanilla and chocolate ice […]
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Mercato To Offer One Year Of Unlimited, Free Grocery Delivery For $1
Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, is putting its popular Mercato Green annual membership on sale for $1 (a $96 value) on Small Business Saturday. Mercato wants to encourage food shoppers to “shop small” year-round by providing this one-time, 24-hour offer for its delivery membership program on Saturday, Nov. […]
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NGA Brings On Huie To Government Relations Department
Terence Huie has joined the government relations department of the National Grocers Association (NGA) as a manager of PAC and grassroots. In this role, Huie will manage NGA’s political action committee, Grocers PAC, and its grassroots advocacy efforts. He joined NGA on Oct. 30. “Terence’s experience in managing PAC and grassroots accounts for companies, trade associations […]
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NGA Appoints Kirtland, Raya To Board, Presents Industry Service Award To Jones
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has appointed Amy Kirtland EVP of independents, fresh and exclusive brands at KeHE Distributors, and Lori Raya, chief merchandising and marketing officer at SpartanNash, to fill vacancies on its board of directors. Kirtland serves KeHE’s customers in the areas of grocery independents […]
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Chobani Expands To Offer Oat-Based Products, Natural Dairy Creamers
Chobani, America’s No. 1 Greek yogurt brand, is debuting an entire platform of batch-made oat-based drinks and cultured oat blends, as well as dairy-based creamers. “Like yogurt, oats are an ancient food with deep roots in our culture and our land. These grains deserve to be celebrated,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “I […]
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Soto: Know Your Multicultural Customers So You Can Grow Sales
by Terry Soto/multicultural marketing expert The California Grocers Association’s “Minding the Gap” Strategic Conference took place recently in Palms Springs, California, where retailers brought up specific challenges they currently are attempting to manage when it comes to growing sales among multicultural grocery shoppers. Understanding how to assort authentically for diverse Hispanic and Asian shoppers came […]
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New Deloitte Study Looks Ahead To The Future of Fresh
Two-thirds of shoppers have increased their spending on fresh foods over the past two years, with more than 60 percent of consumers spending up to 30 percent of their average monthly grocery budget on this category, according to the Deloitte “Future of Fresh” survey released Nov. 13. Key takeaways Over the last two years, two-thirds of consumers […]
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Sorensen: Innovation In Thought Was Lacking This Year
by Cindy Sorensen/founder and CEO, The Grocery Group Each year as I prepare to write my dairy industry “year in review” column, I reflect on the newsworthy events that occurred in the industry in the previous 12 months. This reflection often includes a look back on the following: new product introductions; ingredient, product and package […]
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Wagner And Pederson Appointed To GMA Leadership Team
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is adding Roberta Wagner and Spencer Pederson to its growing leadership team as the organization prepares to relaunch as the Consumer Brands Association in January 2020. Roberta Wagner will join GMA as the VP of regulatory and technical affairs on Dec. 2. Wagner spent 33 years in public service, most […]
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Anheuser-Busch Purchases Remaining Shares Of Craft Brew Alliance
On Nov. 11, Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), a Portland, Oregon-based brewing company that creates craft beers, and Anheuser-Busch (A-B) said they will expand their partnership, with A-B agreeing to purchase the remaining CBA shares it does not already own in a merger transaction for $16.50 per share, in cash. “Today’s announcement represents an exciting next […]
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UPDATED: ROFDA To Join Forces With NGA Jan. 1
The Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) organization will merge under the National Grocers Association (NGA) umbrella, effective Jan. 1, 2020. The announcement was made this morning at the NGA and ROFDA co-located fall conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. ROFDA’s current share groups and buying programs will continue to operate under this new […]
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Private Brands Research Shows Complexity Of Consumer Expectations
Newly released consumer research by Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and its insights provider IRI reveals that food retail private brands have greater influence on where grocery customers shop. Today, 46 percent of consumers say store brands influence their store choice, versus just 35 percent three years ago, and private brands are gaining fans across a […]