From IGA News The morning of July 28 hit different from other Thursdays for Isom IGA Owner and 2007 IGA International Retailer of the Year Gwen Christon. After a 12-hour deluge in eastern Kentucky brought 7-10 inches of rain overnight and raised the North Fork Kentucky River about 11 feet above flood stage – an […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
NielsenIQ Combines With GfK For Data, Analytics Assets
NielsenIQ and GfK have agreed to combine the two companies, creating new capabilities in the consumer and retail measurement industry. Powered by cloud technology, the combination will bring together complementary data and analytics assets to provide a comprehensive view of shopper spending through a total store read, enabling clients to anticipate trends and react faster […]
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Taking A Look At Opportunities Ahead For Food At Retail Grocery
by Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, FMI – The Food Industry Association Sharing a meal with loved ones is among our most physically and emotionally fulfilling daily rituals, perhaps more so in recent years given the upheaval to our routines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As FMI’s recently released U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2022 – […]
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Carandini Launches Italian Cheese Dressing With Balsamic Vinegar
Carandini, a historic family based in Modena, Italy, has been producing hand-crafted balsamic vinegars using traditional family methods since 1641. U.S. consumers can purchase Carandini’s artisanal premium products – including the newest iteration of their Italian Cheese Dressing, available at Whole Foods and Fresh Market stores. The Italian Cheese Dressing with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena & […]
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Dasani, Sprite Begin Transition To Sustainable Packaging
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s largest brands are taking steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Dasani is launching bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic, excluding caps and labels, while Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase its likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority […]
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FMI Releases Power Of Plant-Based Foods, Beverages Report
FMI – The Food Industry Association, has released the “Power of Plant-based Foods and Beverages” report which is the first comprehensive review of the broad plant-based topic, addressing naturally plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains and alternatives to traditional animal-derived items. FMI’s analysis found nearly half of shoppers put a lot […]
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Giant Food Launches Loop Reusable Containers
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has partnered with Trenton, New Jersey-based Loop, a circular reuse platform, to bring its packaging solution to customers. Beginning this fall, customers in the DC-metro area will be able to purchase products in durable, reusable containers that can be found in Loop branded displays in participating stores. “Giant is committed to taking sustainable actions […]
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Catalina Identifies Top Private Brand Categories On The Move
With rising inflation and ongoing supply chain issues continuing to unsettle consumers, Catalina is tracking the sales impact on grocery retailers’ private and store brands. Private brand categories showing the biggest gains year to date through July 17, per Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence Platform, include baking mixes (up 40 percent), soup (up 17 percent), prepared foods (up 12 percent), […]