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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National

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, […]

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IRI Provides Update On Women, Minority-Owned Program

IRI, which recently merged with The NPD Group, has provided an update on the company’s Diversity Advantage Program, which empowers women- and minority-owned consumer packaged goods companies to grow. “The inaugural program has achieved fantastic results for the many participating businesses owned by members of underrepresented groups,” said Boris Oglesby, EVP and practice leader. “We are grateful […]

Posted inFood Service News, Association News, National

FMI Report Reveals Consumer Playbook For Foodservice At Retail

FMI – The Food Industry Association released its “Power of Foodservice at Retail 2022” report, revealing key insights into consumer demand for foodservice at retail. This report comes at a critical time when a quarter of shoppers (25 percent) are purchasing more grocery foodservice items than a year ago, surpassing dollar and unit sales volume from […]