Don’t let the yellow sun that appears behind the iconic Sun-Maid girl fool you—California-based Sun-Maid raisin and dried fruit products are available year round. In fact, the company has a number of new products rolling out, particularly for the holiday season. “We have a lot of exciting new products,” Sun-Maid Marketing Director Jackie Grazier told […]
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Store Brands Play Major Role In Retailer Brand-Building
by Rick Rusch For The Shelby Report Private label or store brand foods have grown explosively. No news there! Private label food and beverage sales surpassed $98 billion in the United States in 2011, according to Packaged Facts figures from October 2012. Take a quick look at the facts: • Between 2006 and 2009, private […]
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Baloian Farms Introduces Seasoned Squash Product
Baloian Farms has introduced a first of its kind, value-added product in the fresh vegetable category featuring yellow and green squash with a seasoning packet included. The new product is expected to drive a higher margin and new sales in the vegetable category year round. Each individually wrapped tray includes a mix of three fresh […]
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Safety Of Personal Information In Loyalty Programs Worry Many Consumers
Enrollment in loyalty programs is on the rise across all retail categories, but soaring participation in retailer loyalty programs does not necessarily translate to “genuine” loyalty, and relevant communications are increasingly essential in loyalty engagement. However, recent Mintel research finds that consumers also are concerned about privacy when weighing whether or not to sign up […]
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Unified Grocers Holds Newly Designed Fall ‘Sell-abration’ In California
Unified Grocers combined its Expo and Extravaganza this fall in a new show experience designed to drive sales through the holidays and beyond. The show was held Oct. 23-24 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Unified’s new Sell-abration event is dedicated solely to products and to moving cases at retail. This mid-sized show featured a […]
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Dasani Sparkling Coming Soon
Bottled water brand Dasani will soon roll out Dasani Sparkling Water Beverage: water with a hint of flavor, and bubbles. Dasani Sparkling is unsweetened, has zero calories, is lightly carbonated and infused with natural flavors. It comes in four flavors: Lime, Lemon, Berry and Apple as well as an unflavored variety. Dasani Sparkling is the […]
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Honey Stinger Enters Youth Market With Kids’ Organic Waffles
Honey Stinger, a leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, is rolling out Kids’ Organic Waffles, now available across the country at grocers and specialty retailers. “We often hear from our customers that it’s nearly impossible to keep a stock of Honey Stinger Waffles in the pantry because their kids are always eating them,” says Rich […]
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NGA, FMI Support Effort To Reform Patent System
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have voiced their support of patent system reform. NGA VP of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara made the following statement upon introduction of the Innovation Act of 2013, a patent reform bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this week: “NGA commends Chairman (Bob) […]