The Food Marketing Institute is pleased the U.S. Food and Drug Administration supports industry efforts to make food product date labels more understandable. The FMI received a letter from the FDA that supports efforts with the food manufacturing community to reduce consumer confusion regarding food product date labels. FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin replied […]
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Cargill Meat Solutions Brands To Roll Out New Protein Snacks This Fall
Three brands from Cargill Meat Solutions are planning to release new turkey-based protein products this fall. Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms plan to introduce turkey dippers, a high-protein, low-carb snack. Turkey Dippers are designed to be eaten on-the-go. Each Turkey Dippers kit has at least 16g of protein, powered by turkey that is raised […]
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The Power Of Meat: Meeting Consumers Where They Are To Increase Sales
Meat is the calling card for most grocery stores, according to Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, who for 14 years now has prepared the Power of Meat report on behalf of the Annual Meat Conference, sponsored by the Food Marketing Institute and the North American Meat Institute. This year’s edition, like those in the past, […]
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Oscar Mayer, Roush Fenway Racing Partner With Rise Against Hunger
Before taking to the race track Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, Oscar Mayer, in partnership with Rise Against Hunger and NASCAR race team Roush Fenway Racing, are joining forces in the fight against hunger. Driver of the Number 6 Oscar Mayer Ford Mustang, Ryan Newman, and more than 30 volunteers will come together […]
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Noluma International Offers Solution For Light Damage To Dairy Products
New research shows 90 percent of dairy farmers know that light damages nutrients in milk, and 98 percent would work with a partner to make their packaging light protected. However, fewer than a third (29 percent) of consumers are aware that light damages milk, with over half (55 percent) saying that supermarkets should be proactively […]
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Packaged Facts: Pet Owners Embrace CBD Products In Supplements
From notable market growth to the expanding presence of CBD (cannabidiol) products, these are exciting and innovative times for the pet supplements industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the new report “Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition.” Packaged Facts research reveals that pet supplements have rebounded from the sluggish annual increases […]
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GasBuddy Study: C-Stores ‘Eating’ Into Quick Service Restaurants
A new study from GasBuddy reveals gas station convenience stores are taking the market share from quick service restaurants. The study also concludes 43 percent of Millennials purchase more food from c-stores now than three years ago. Fast food restaurants have been the go-to for a quick bite for decades. And as Americans get busier, […]
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Redefining Deli’s Core Purpose.
Sponsored content If Disney ran the deli, would they do things differently? When we asked one of their senior innovative experts, along with representatives from other best-in-class retail leaders, we found a common thread: Customers aren’t satisfied by one-size-fits-all solutions, so providing an unparalleled experience with innovative, differentiated options is crucial. Their observations of the […]