The PLMA’s 2014 Annual Private Label Yearbook has been released, and the group says it’s indisputable that store brands have extended their multi-year period of growth, outpacing national brands in dollar and unit gains and setting new share records in all major U.S. retail channels. The development that had been touted in some quarters as […]
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Popchips Introducing Bolder Flavors In Bigger Bags
Popchips is rolling out bolder flavors in bigger bags—which the company says hold 15 percent more chips for the same price. The “more to love” Popchips are available in 3.5-oz. potato and 4-oz. tortilla share bags. Popchips says it is bringing snackers better flavors, with only half the fat of fried chips. Featuring bolder seasonings […]
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Food Share Partners Asks Industry For Donations
Food Share Partners, Dallas-Fort Worth area group of nonprofits that serve the homeless, food pantries, medical centers and social service agencies, is asking food manufacturers and grocery retailers across the U.S. to donate usable food items that are nearing their expiration dates. The group will accept all grocery food products—shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen, nonfood and […]
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Vermont GMO Labeling Law Heads To Governor’s Desk
The Vermont legislature passed a bill Wednesday that would make it the first state to require food makers to label products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Wall Street Journal reports that the Vermont House voted 114-30 to adopt a state Senate labeling bill. Gov. Peter Shumlin has said he plans to sign the […]
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Supervalu’s 4Q Earnings Show Positive Trends
Supervalu Inc. reported Wednesday that its fourth quarter fiscal 2014 net sales were $3.95 billion, an increase of 1.4 percent vs. the same period a year ago. Net earnings totaled $26 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. Identical store sales in the Save-A-Lot network were up 2.1 percent, while ID store sales for corporate stores […]
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Survey Finds That American Recycling Habits Have Room For Improvement
Curbside recycling is available to more than half of American adults, but the public could benefit from additional education on what can be recycled, according to a recent national survey. The survey, commissioned by the National Waste & Recycling Association (Waste & Recycling) and conducted online by Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S. adults […]
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Kraft Cheese Brands Compete On Par With Artisanal Brands From Around The World
A group of Kraft brands has risen to the top of a peer group of fine international cheeses at the recent biannual World Championship Cheese Contest, the largest competition in the world of its kind. Kraft took home three medals, including two gold and one bronze. The international panel of expert judges awarded Cracker Barrel […]
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Twistos Baked Snack Bites Hit Shelves
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division is rolling out new Twistos Baked Snack Bites, available in Bruschetta, Parmesan and Garlic, and Asiago flavors. Twistos Baked Snack Bites are a light-textured and crispy baked snack that can be enjoyed on their own or served as a complement to soups or salads. To help launch new Twistos Baked Snack Bites, […]