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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Consumer Brands Names Chavern As CEO
The Consumer Brands Association announced Oct. 25 that David Chavern will become its new president and CEO effective Jan. 3. Chavern joins Consumer Brands from his role as president and CEO of News Media Alliance. “We are pleased to welcome David to Consumer Brands, an organization doing the important work of continuing to unite and […]
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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 […]
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NGA Shares FTC Policy Response, Discusses Association Awards
The National Grocers Association has shared a statement to the Federal Trade Commission and has released information regarding the association’s awards and nomination pages. NGA responded to the FTC policy statement expanding use of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to address unfair methods of competition. Chris Jones, NGA SVP of government relations and […]
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How To Win Retailers And Pursue Category Development Goals
Sponsored content As category management becomes an increasingly crucial element of the shopper experience, suppliers and retailers must treat category development objectives with the extreme importance they deserve. Managing category development, therefore, requires collaboration between retailers and suppliers to pursue mutual interests. What has caused the urgency around category development with retailers? The increased global […]
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NCSA Inducts 12 Industry Leaders Into 2022 Candy Hall Of Fame
The National Confectionery Sales Association honored 12 industry leaders during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 15 at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza in Tampa, Florida. The inductees were: Doug Boes, Shankman & Associates; Jennifer Dilts, Dollar General Corp.; Peter Greweling, Culinary Institute of America; Jeff Grossman, YummyEarth; Dwayne Hallan, […]