Toufayan Bakeries, the Ridgefield, New Jersey-based family-owned bakery, has made its full line of seed oil-free wraps available nationally and on Amazon. The wraps, made with avocado oil in place of traditional seed oils, come in five varieties: Classic, Whole Wheat, Sundried Tomato, Garlic Pesto and Savory Spinach. The launch taps into growing consumer demand […]
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Coca-Cola Preps For America250 With New Packaging, Community Initiatives
The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out a nationwide celebration to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary, combining limited-edition packaging, a public art initiative and a goal of generating 250,000 volunteer hours in 2026. As an America250 signature partner, Coca-Cola will anchor the campaign with its first collectible America250 mini-cans. Each design is unique to one of […]
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CBP Building Centralized Refund System for IEEPA Tariff Duties
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is developing a centralized system to refund duties collected under tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court struck down in February. The agency expects the refund mechanism to be operational later this spring. The refund process is being built within CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment, […]
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King’s Hawaiian Launches Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls Nationwide
King’s Hawaiian’s first limited-time flavor, Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls, is arriving at grocery shelves nationwide. Made with ube – a purple yam originating in the Philippines – and coconut milk, the rolls feature a lavender hue and sweet flavor often described as a blend of vanilla, coconut and pistachio. The product contains no artificial dyes […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Pay By Bank Option For Online Orders
Ahold Delhaize USA has expanded its partnership with Fiserv to offer Pay by Bank on its omnichannel platform, giving online customers the option to pay directly from their bank accounts. The solution is live on the e-commerce websites and mobile apps of three Ahold Delhaize USA brands – The Giant Co., Giant Food and Stop […]
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RELEX Launches Franchise Pricing To Protect Margins Across Networks
RELEX Solutions has launched RELEX Franchise Pricing, a new capability that enables franchisors to optimize pricing across company-owned stores and franchise locations within a single platform. The tool is available as an enhancement to RELEX Price Optimization within the company’s pricing and promotions suite. The solution is designed for organizations operating hybrid retail models – […]
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Poll: 88% Of Americans Adjusting Financial Behavior As Grocery Prices Rise
Nearly nine in 10 Americans have made at least one adjustment to their financial behavior in response to economic pressures, with grocery prices ranking as the No. 1 concern, according to KeyBank’s 2026 Financial Mobility Survey Pulse Poll. The survey of 1,000 Americans ages 18-70, conducted by Schmidt Market Research in January, found that 58 […]
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Kraft Heinz Becomes NFL’s First Condiment Partner In Five-Year Global Deal
The Kraft Heinz Co. and the National Football League have announced a five-year global strategic partnership, making Kraft Heinz the league’s first global condiment partner. The deal brings a broad portfolio of Kraft Heinz brands – including Heinz, Kraft, Velveeta, Philadelphia, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Primal Kitchen, Classico and A1 – into the center of the […]