Enlightened Ice Cream has introduced two new snack products featuring its signature high-protein, low-sugar ice cream: a novelty ice cream bar and a special flavor run in one-pint containers. The items include the popular combination of sweet and salty flavors. All That & a Bag of Chips is potato chip ice cream with chocolate chips and […]
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Consider ‘Sustainability’ In Construction And Equipment
by Steve Mehmert/managing partner, T4 Solutions Sustainable: “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.”—Merriam-Webster online dictionary Every day we read more and more about supermarkets that are embracing sustainability in their daily operations. We hear the terms reduce, reuse […]
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Nielsen: Walmart, Instacart, Kroger Gaining On Amazon
The race to master omnichannel retail within the grocery/consumer packaged goods space is on, according to research conducted by Nielsen. With Walmart’s successful push toward online migration, the rapid rise of grocery delivery players like Instacart and Amazon’s foray into physical stores, it’s really anyone’s game to win. While it’s premature to predict how Amazon […]
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Bringing Deli To The People: Volume 6
Sponsored content Be Relevant: Arizona Taco Festival by Brad Bennett, channel marketing manager, deli, Tyson Foods Inc. It can be a challenge to create a meaningful and memorable interaction with consumers, especially Millennials, who we know connect more with experiences than products (1). So how can brands successfully engage with this audience? You meet up […]
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HR & Benefit News: 3 Key Federal Labor Laws For 2019 Highlighted
HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. Grocers across the nation have many state and federal laws to keep up with throughout the year, and in 2019, they will need to ensure they stay diligent in their compliance with current laws and aware of those that are […]
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GMDC Expands Retail Tomorrow With New Partnership, Immersion Events
Colorado Springs, Colorado-based retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has revealed its growth plans for Retail Tomorrow, focused on supporting the vital need to transform the shopping experience in the evolving retail industry landscape. Retail Tomorrow has developed new offerings to keep the retail industry relevant as it evolves by launching Retail Headquarter Innovation […]
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Independent Verification Of Supply Chain Sustainability More Important Than Ever
by Rick Shanks Chief Sustainability Advisor, Sustainable Environmental Consultants Consumer-driven concerns require a “farm to fork” or food system approach to evaluating environmental impact risk. Consumers today want to know their food is safe, affordable, transparent and sustainably sourced. That means food manufacturers, food marketers and retailers will need to verify that their direct and indirect […]
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Tyson Unveils New Chairman’s Reserve Prime Beef Offering, Look
Tyson Fresh Meats in late February revealed a new Chairman’s Reserve Prime beef item and a refreshed brand look. “Our USDA Prime quality grade beef keeps in step with the exacting standards of our Prime Pork counterpart,” says Ozlem Worpel, senior brand manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, based in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. The Prime […]