Sally Lyons Wyatt, EVP and global advisor of CPG and foodservice for Circana, took the stage May 13 to present the 2025 State of Snacking report at the Sweet & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. Among the takeaways from the early morning show: Nearly half of U.S. consumers continue to snack more than three times per […]
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NCA Study: Price, Brand, Nutrition ‘Top Of Mind’ For Consumers
The Sweets & Snacks Expo held an early morning eye-opener session – the State of Treating – on May 14, led by 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink, who gave an in-depth look at the everyday and seasonal confectionery landscape. Drawing on category and channel performance from Circana and input from more than 1,500 consumers on […]
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FMI Reveals 2025 Store Manager Award Finalists
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Store Manager Awards, selecting 11 leaders from across the globe who share a passion for customer service and uplifting their communities. Store Manager Award nominations are submitted by peers and food retail companies to recognize outstanding managers who: Generate sales growth; Effectively […]
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April Online Grocery Sales Jump 15% Versus Year Ago To $9.8B
Robust growth continued for U.S. online grocery sales in April, with total sales reaching $9.8 billion, a 15.2 percent increase compared to last year and the ninth consecutive month above $9.5 billion, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded April 29-30 and sponsored by Mercatus. This run of positive results, largely fueled […]
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NGA Urges Congress To Reform SNAP Responsibly
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is deeply concerned by the cuts and programmatic cost shift changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outlined in the House Agriculture Committee’s latest budget proposal, according to NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara. In a statement issued May 13, Ferrara said, “Independent grocers – often the only source […]
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Road To Healthier America Runs Through Independent Grocery Stores
Across the country, independent grocers are stepping up to do what they have always done best – care for their communities. As public health challenges grow and access to nutritious food becomes more difficult for many Americans, community grocers are saying loud and clear that they want to be part of the solution. These locally […]
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Webinar Explores Tariffs, E-commerce, Omnichannel Imperatives In Grocery
A recent webinar hosted by Grocery Doppio, “Decoding Q1 2025: Tariffs, E-commerce Realities and Omnichannel Imperatives in Grocery,” provided a candid look at the grocery industry’s performance in the first quarter of 2025, navigating the complexities of new tariffs, the evolving role of e-commerce and the need for technological and cultural shifts. The panel, featuring […]
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CPG Leader Faa To Helm Pladis Americas
White Plains, New York-based pladis, the company behind brands such as Godiva, Flipz and Turtles, has welcomed Jeremy Faa as managing director for its U.S. operations. Faa brings a wealth of experience to pladis Americas, including more than three decades in the food and beverage sector. A significant portion of his career was spent at […]