New brand Myracle Kitchen is now entering the snacking market with the launch of Organic Coconut Bytes. Myracle Kitchen has previously introduced Barista Mylk, a blend of organic plant-based ingredients developed with the help of global coffee guru James Hoffmann to make it taste and work just like dairy milk in coffee. Now, it is […]
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Convenience Bumps COVID Risks In Study Of Digital Grocery Shopping
New data from ACI Worldwide, a global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, and PYMNTS.com shows more consumers are shopping online for ease and convenience (76 percent) as opposed to avoiding potential COVID risks (59 percent). The survey of 2,342 adult U.S. consumers, which addresses grocery shopping habits since the start of the pandemic, also […]
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Brown Is New Black For Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Sponsored content When an eco-responsible packaging choice becomes profitable Case study: Toundra Greenhouse Toundra Greenhouse is the largest producer of cucumbers in Quebec and offers a superior quality vegetable through environmentally friendly production. Located in a continental climate (Quebec, Canada), Toundra Greenhouse operates in highly technological facilities. At Toundra Greenhouse, the desire to limit its […]
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As Nation Reopens, Three Meat Snacks Are Making A Comeback
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency Last year, sales were up across most of the grocery store. Meat snacks – like jerky and protein lunch snacks – did not have the same success. Working from home, e-learning and generally staying inside wasn’t conducive […]
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Tide And The NFL Inspire Fans To Make An Impact And #TurnToCold
Tide, one of America’s leading laundry detergent brands, is joining forces with the National Football League to motivate fans to turn the dial from hot to cold and make a positive impact on the planet. This football season, the two organizations are partnering to educate consumers on the benefits of switching to cold water washing […]
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PepsiCo Launches $50 Million Juntos Crecemos Platform
PepsiCo Inc. has launched Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), a $50 million platform aimed at strengthening Hispanic-owned businesses, specifically restaurants, bodegas and carnicerías (meat markets), addressing foundational business challenges and supporting business growth over the next five years. Juntos Crecemos is part of PepsiCo’s Racial Equality Journey Hispanic Initiative, a $172 million set of commitments […]
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Walmart To Hire 20K Supply Chain Associates To Address Growth
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will be hiring 20,000 new associates across more than 250 Walmart and Sam’s Club distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation offices. The company will hold special hiring events Sept. 8-9 in all its supply chain locations. A wide range of roles are open, including order fillers, freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and […]
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United Fresh Names 2021 Caplan Family Business Scholarship Winners
United Fresh Produce Association has released the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships. They are: Joseph F. Basciani, co-owner and CFO of Basciani Foods Inc.; Curtis Griffin, assistant grower for Griffin Ranches Inc.; Lianna Tilton, quality assurance and food safety supervisor for Braga Fresh Family Farms; and Leticia Velazquez, Midwest […]