FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced an ambitious assortment of signature events for 2021 and 2022. “Our goal is to help our members and their teams prepare for post-crisis planning and operations, and thereby accelerate stronger and deeper collaborative partnerships,” said FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin regarding the announcement. “We acknowledge that as an […]
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NRF: August Retail Sales Grow As Pandemic Recovery Continues
Retail sales continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in August, showing a gradual improvement from July and larger gains year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. “While August retail sales numbers were a bit mixed, we believe the consumer is resilient and is in good shape as we head into the holiday season,” said NRF […]
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United Fresh Takes Partner X-Change Sessions Virtual
United Fresh again is providing new ways to keep buyers and sellers connected, starting with the return of the United Fresh Partner X-Change program taking place Sept. 21-23 on United Fresh Live! 365. As part of its Annual Washington Conference, 26 buyers and vendors will connect directly through private 15-minute matchmaking sessions. “The inaugural Partner X-Change […]
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National Confectioners Association Generating ‘Positive Brand Identity’
Downs-led organization touts Always A Treat campaign by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The new focus of the National Confectioners Association is on four goals – advocacy communication, trends and disruptions, thought leadership and financial strength. According to John Downs, the NCA’s president and CEO, these aspects “matter the most to the confectionery industry.” And […]
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Vertical Farming Firms Expanding Distribution Across Country
Lettuce touted as hyperlocal, healthier This is the second article in a three-part series by The Shelby Report on the produce industry. by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Over the past decade or so, vertical farming has grown tremendously through research and development. And during COVID, it proved to be a safe and reliable solution for some […]
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PepsiCo Names Kanioura EVP, Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
PepsiCo has appointed Athina Kanioura as EVP and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. In this new role, Kanioura will lead PepsiCo’s end-to-end strategy to win both as a total company and in key markets, including the company’s digitalization and data strategy. She also will lead company-wide transformation […]
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Acosta Report Details How COVID-19 Is Reinventing How America Eats
Consumer spending drastically changed when the coronavirus hit the U.S., impacting the trajectory of retail food and beverage and foodservice sales. COVID-19: Reinventing How America Eats, a new report from Acosta, a Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service sales and marketing agency in the CPG industry, breaks down changes to retail spending and eating habits and highlights new opportunities for manufacturers. “With […]
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Walmart Offers Digital Scheduler For Flu Shots This Year
Walmart is making it easier than ever to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu. New this year, the retailer is launching a digital scheduler so customers can book an appointment for a flu shot at any one of Walmart’s 4,700-plus pharmacies. Additionally, Walmart stores nationwide will host in-store events offering customers convenient flu shots, while […]