Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National

AFFI Finds Shoppers Purchase More Frozen Fruits, Vegetables

A new survey from the American Frozen Food Institute finds that more than a quarter of shoppers are buying more frozen fruits and vegetables than three years ago and identify many benefits with them. The AFFI commissioned 210 Analytics to survey a diverse range of households modeled to the U.S. Census to better understand shopper perceptions, […]

Posted inAssociation News, National

Nominations Open For Annual NGA Awards 

The National Grocers Association is now accepting nominations for three awards to be presented at the 2023 NGA Show at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, sponsored by Mondelēz International, was created in 2009 to honor former NGA President and CEO Tom Zaucha’s legacy to the independent […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

PLMA Names 2022 Salute To Excellence Award Recipients

Walmart’s Sam’s Choice oatmilk chocolate bar, Albertsons’ Signature Reserve ravioli with porcini mushrooms and truffle and biodegradable household cleaner from Sprouts Farmers Market are among PLMA’s 2022 “Salute to Excellence” award winners for store brand innovation.  The products join almost 100 other Salute to Excellence winners announced at PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Trade Show. The awards recognize […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

Survey Reports Online Grocery Sales Remain Steady But Down

The U.S. online grocery market finished October with $7.8 billion in sales, down 3 percent compared to a year ago and flat versus the prior month, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded Oct. 28-29.  While year-over-year decline was similar to the prior month, October’s results were driven by different factors, including […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Sustainability News

Protein PACT, IICA Hold ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ Event

The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture convened its first “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit and partnered with the Protein PACT and other stakeholders to convene nine events focused on animal agriculture’s key role in sustainability solutions. The Protein PACT events included a Nov. 9 panel on sustainable livestock across regions […]

Posted inPackaging News, National

Study Reports Consumer Confusion Around Plastics Recycling

According to a new survey from Republic Services, despite high confidence levels, most consumers lack an understanding of proper recycling practices, particularly for plastics. In fact, confusion about which plastics should be recycled is leading some to forgo it altogether – at a time when demand for recycled plastics has never been stronger. As major brands […]