“With constant evolution of channel, competitive and consumer environments, marketers are being forced to think differently in order to compete. Over the next decade, expect to see remarkable shifts in innovation strategies to accommodate a new age of conscious, connected and unconventional consumption,” said Jenny Frazier, SVP of Nielsen BASES (Booz-Allen Sales Estimating System). So, what […]
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Making Mealtimes Measure Up
sponsored content Shoppers purchase prepared foods for convenience, but they’ve also confessed they’re looking for more than a random assortment of products. They want dinner to be a time when their family can reconnect. A big part of that experience includes a satisfying meal¹²³. Eric LeBlanc, director of channel marketing-deli at Tyson Foods Inc., […]
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World Animal Protection Questions What’s In Pork At Walmart Stores
On Nov. 25, World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare organization with offices in 14 countries, released US pork and the superbug crisis: how higher welfare farming is better for pigs and people. The new report reveals that bacteria resistant to antibiotics considered highly important or critically important to human health were present in pork products purchased […]
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Dole Food Co.’s Goldfield Named New Chairman Of PBH Board
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) appointed Bil Goldfield of Dole Food Co. as the new chairman of the board. On April 23, a vote by the PBH board of trustees activated this leadership transition, which became effective on Nov.22. The 2020 PBH Officers and At-Large Executive Committee members are as follows: PBH […]
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Nielsen Reveals Its 2019 Breakthrough Innovation List
Nielsen Global Connect has released its Top 25 Breakthrough Innovation winners for 2019, recognizing innovation and global success in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Powered by BASES, Nielsen innovation data shows that in 2019, a new product was launched to the U.S. marketplace every two minutes. Building on this, over the last three years, […]
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Standard Cognition, Mars Wrigley Partner To Optimize Impulse Item Sales
Standard Cognition, an AI-powered autonomous checkout solutions provider, and Mars Wrigley, a manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections, have partnered to help retailers evolve into a new world of autonomous checkout by integrating seamless technology and impulse category sales. Mars initially reached out to Standard, suggesting the two companies work together to better understand what […]
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White Promoted To Director Of The NGA Foundation
Maggie White has been promoted to the position of director of the NGA Foundation. White previously served as manager of donor relations and development for the foundation. “For the past two years, Maggie has led numerous efforts within the NGA Foundation and is well prepared to take on this expanded role leading our Foundation. Her […]
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Guest Column: Five Packaging Design Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
by Katie Lundin/marketing and branding specialist, Crowdspring We all enjoy a good meme poking fun at embarrassing mistakes online. But, it’s far less funny when your product or package is the butt of those jokes. Poor packaging leads to worse things than a bruised ego—it leads to lost sales and revenue. And, it’s no mystery why. People’s […]