Price is no longer the No. 1 concern of supermarket shoppers, so finds the 2013 benchmark survey from the National Grocers Association (NGA) in conjunction with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert. Earlier this week, NGA released the results of the latest annual Consumer Panel Survey at the NGA Show in Las Vegas. The survey results, discussed […]
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Haribo Rolling Out Smurfs Gummi Candy To U.S. Market
In preparation for “Smurfs 2,” premiering in theaters this summer, the world’s largest maker of gummi, licorice and marshmallow candy is debuting its first licensed product in the U.S., adding Haribo Smurfs to its line of gummi candies sold in America. Haribo Smurfs are strawberry and raspberry-flavored gummi candies in the shape of familiar Smurf […]
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Color Trends Tint St. Patrick’s Day Every Shade Of Green
The baking experts in the McCormick Kitchens are bringing two of the year’s hottest color trends to the kitchen with flavorful treats in vibrant emerald, the color of the year, and an ombre cake-inspired by fashion’s color fade craze. “Flavorful green treats have never been more in style,” said Mary Beth Harrington of McCormick Kitchens. […]
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Velvet Ice Cream Unveils New Look
Velvet Ice Cream has redesigned a new appearance for its ice cream packaging, which is rolling out to grocery stores and other retail outlets this week. Velvet fans will find that the new cartons continue to feature the same recipe and “Velvety-smooth taste they’ve grown to love,” according to a news release. Velvet’s cartons remain […]
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2013 NGA Show Closes With Record Attendance Numbers
The National Grocers Association’s 2013 NGA Show has come to a close, having once again expanded its offerings to further solidify its reputation as the place “Where Independents Gather.” The annual four-day show was one of the largest in NGA history, with more than 2,700 in attendance including retailers, wholesalers and industry partners. The NGA […]
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Simpson, Bowles Talk Fiscal Policy
During the NGA Show’s opening day, former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Erskine Bowles (D-N.C.), co-chairs of the National Commission for Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, discussed the economy and America’s current fiscal system in a lively keynote presentation. Both speeches emphasized unsustainable spending and national debt, covering healthcare, Social Security, national defense, taxes and […]
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Creative Choice Awards, Student Case Competition Winners Recognized
Attendees at the 2013 NGA Show felt a buzz of excitement Monday evening at the announcement of the 2013 Creative Choice Contest winners. The contest, made possible through a partnership with the Kellogg Co. and Unilever, honors the best advertising and merchandising in the grocery industry. All entries were judged by a panel of industry […]
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Silbermann: Produce Takes Center Stage And The Center Of The Plate
There is no question that produce is in the spotlight. It is driving the greatest traffic flow into supermarkets, said Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA). He shared several trends in produce on Feb. 11 with attendees at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in Las Vegas. “Whether it’s the […]