The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced that 14 individuals have successfully passed the inaugural Charcuterie Professional Certification: Salumiere exam. This is the association’s newest certification program geared toward establishing subject matter expertise in the sale and handling of charcuterie products in the retail food setting. Representing the spring 2021 class of certified salumieres are: Nathan Aldridge, […]
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Mars Wrigley Introduces New M&M’S Crunchy Cookie
M&M’S has unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie, which features a crunchy center covered in milk chocolate, all wrapped in the M&M’S candy shell. M&M’S Crunchy Cookie taps into America’s favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a treat with the taste and texture of M&M’S. “M&M’S has a long history of developing innovation […]
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Learn How Alternative Meats Are Transforming The Meat Case
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency The meat case today looks different than it did just a few years ago. Branded meat, plant-based meat alternatives, claims, nutrition callouts, new packaging types – today’s meat case is in the process of a total transformation. New […]
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Kroger, Kitchen United Partner To Provide Meal Pick Up And Delivery
The Kroger Co., one of America’s largest grocery retailers, and ghost kitchen industry leader Kitchen United are partnering to offer customers freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant food. “Our customers’ appetite for fresh, on-demand meals continues to accelerate, and we remain focused on offering new and innovative products that provide anything, anytime, anywhere,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s […]
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IRI Launches Next Part Of Its Partner Ecosystem With IRI Marketplace
IRI, a provider of solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has launched IRI Marketplace, an open and continuously expanding network that brings together its trusted technology, data and analytical partners on a single platform. Available through IRI Liquid Data, IRI Marketplace allows clients to select and collaborate with these partners by seamlessly integrating […]
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Adoption Of AI And Advanced Analytics In Retail Operations
Sponsored content Whether AI or advanced analytics, North American merchant organizations are stepping up their investment in new technologies, which is driving the retail industry to near full adoption. According to a survey conducted by the Research Management Group (RMG) in 2020, approximately 78 percent of the industry will have adopted AI and 89 percent […]
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IFMA Publishes 2022 Foodservice Industry Forecasts
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association published its 2022 foodservice industry and segment growth projections on its IFMA Scope platform. Due to recent volatility in the marketplace, the projections utilize calendar year 2019 as a benchmark and are based upon several key assumptions, including COVID-19 vaccine availability, domestic and international travel and government regulations and mandates. The forecast […]
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The Kroger Co. Elects Elaine Chao To Board of Directors
The Kroger Co. has elected Elaine Chao to the company’s board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in 2022. At that time, she will stand for election by the shareholders. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings […]