by Cindy Sorensen/Founder and CEO of The Grocery Group The Hispanic population represents the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S. In fact, by 2020, Hispanics will be the largest ethnic group. They currently represent 17 percent of the population and will grow to be 29 percent by 2050. This growth will occur in all regions […]
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NACS Concerned About New Swipe Fee Settlement
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has raised concerns about the latest settlement announced in the Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation (MDL 1720). “The broken swipe-fee system will not be fixed simply by Visa and MasterCard throwing some money to merchants,” said Lyle Beckwith, NACS SVP for government relations. “These […]
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National Pork Board Offers Back-To-School Recipes From Latino Influencers
The back-to-school season is in full motion, and the National Pork Board (NPB) wants to help parents prepare meals not just for their kids, but for the whole family. NPB has partnered with top digital Latino influencers to develop “healthy, savory meals for everyday eating.” “Back to school is a special time for the entire […]
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NAMI Welcomes Moreaux As New Director Of Regulatory Affairs
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has added Clarissa Moreaux to its regulatory and scientific affairs staff as director of regulatory affairs. Most recently, Moreaux served as quality systems manager at Dine Brands Global Inc., in Glendale, California, where, by reviewing third-party audit reports, conducting on-site audits and evaluating additional food safety documentation, she was […]
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Peatos Maker Expects To ‘Unjunk’ More Snack Food Categories
A couple of years ago, World Peas Brand took on the daunting task of creating a healthy crunchy cheese snack—a clean-label alternative to the national brand. The company’s creation, Peatos, are made with a base of non-GMO peas and lentils (pulses) instead of corn, and the seasoning used contains no artificial flavors, colors or MSG. After […]
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Kroger Clothing Line Heads To Stores Nationwide
The Kroger Co.’s new style brand, Dip, is rolling out nationwide to 300 Fred Meyer and Marketplace format stores. “Dip creates a new experience for our customers, focusing on a thoughtfully designed and curated collection that is simple, stylish and affordable,” said Christina Groth, Kroger’s VP of general merchandise. “During the product development process, we were intentional […]
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Food Retail Study Determines Transparency Yields Greater Brand Loyalty
A new report released Sept. 18 from Label Insight and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) reveals that grocery shoppers exhibit loyalty to those products that create deeper relationships through information exchange. “The Transparency Imperative” report found that shoppers increasingly demand transparency and a closer connection to their food, so much so that 75 percent are more […]
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FDA Sharpens Enforcement On Youth E-Cigarette Sales
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up a series of enforcement actions related to the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to youth. On Sept. 12, the agency announced it had issued more than 1,300 warning letters and civil money penalty complaints (fines) to retailers who illegally sold Juul and other e-cigarette products to […]