Since cannabidiol (CBD) was legalized by the Farm Bill in 2018, CBD products have become one of the biggest trends in retail, with many consumers turning to CBD for help with various health ailments and their general well-being. “The CBD Effect: A Rapidly Emerging Consumer Trend,” a new report from Acosta, a full-service CPG sales […]
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Heinz Launches New Tomato Ketchup With A Blend Of Veggies
For centuries, kids have turned up their noses at their side of veggies. But now, at long last, Heinz may have just created the best thing to happen to veggies since…ever. Introducing new Heinz Tomato Ketchup with a Blend of Veggies, made with added carrots and butternut squash. The delicious blend miraculously offers the veggies […]
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Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]
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IDDBA Debuting Visionary Pavilion Exhibit Area For IDDBA 20
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association revealed its new, exclusive opportunity to exhibit alongside IDDBA trends and the New Product Showcase at IDDBA 20 in The Visionary Pavilion. “The Future Today! New Products. New Companies. New Growth.” Located near registration, the area is carpeted and will serve as the gateway to the show floor and […]
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CFI: Health-Conscious Consumers Confused By Mixed Messages
As legal battles are waged across the country regarding new laws prohibiting the use of words like “milk,” “meat” and “burger” for alternative versions, new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers is confused by the mixed messages they’re receiving about the “real deal” […]
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Design Can Help Private Brands Stand Out On Store Shelves
Do your private brand products stand out on the shelf or do they fade into the background—simply another can, box or bottle among a sea of competitors? In today’s retail environment, 98 percent of national brand assortment is the same across retailers—making differentiation through private brands vital to a retailer’s success. And what’s on the […]
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Annual Test Verifies Cleanliness of Corrugated Shipping Containers
An independent study has confirmed that corrugated containers used to transport fresh produce are safe and clean. Fresh produce has been documented by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a leading source of food-borne illness. With the passage of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2011, the supply chain […]
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Feeding America Comments On New USDA Report Findings
A new report released Sept. 4 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that one in nine households (11.1 percent) in the United States encountered difficulty at some time during 2018 in providing enough food for their family. This represents a decline of 0.7 percentage points from last year and is the lowest […]