Duda Farm Fresh Foods will showcase its Dandy Celery Dippers, now available in bilingual packaging in 8-oz. and 1.25-lb. sizes, at booth No. B2247 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 17-19 in Atlanta. Almost a year after announcing the official launch of the celery dippers at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in […]
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Survey: Most Consumers Will Celebrate Halloween With Chocolate, Candy
U.S. consumers are ready to treat themselves and others as they prepare for the Halloween season. According to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association, 94 percent will share chocolate and candy with friends and family, with consumer demand fueling retail trends such as “Summerween” and “Aug-tober.” The Halloween season is a key moment […]
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IDDBA Names New Board Members At Annual Business Meeting
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) recently held its annual business meeting in Rosemont, Illinois. For three days, the IDDBA staff came together with stakeholders that make up the board of directors and committees. “During the meeting, we reviewed our 2023-24 successes and most importantly discussed our long-term plans to serve our members and […]
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Instacart Introduces New Caper Cart Personalized Capabilities
Instacart has launched three new Caper Cart capabilities – gamified quests, location-based coupons and aisle-aware advertising formats. These new offerings build on the AI-powered smart cart’s capabilities to make grocery shopping more personalized through its digital screen, allowing brands and retailers to engage with customers as they shop in-store. These capabilities are rolling out to retailers like Schnucks […]
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FMI Elects New Members To Board Of Directors
FMI – The Food Industry Association elected new members to its board of directors at its September board meeting. The new directors build on FMI’s commitment to a broad representation of the supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities within the association’s leadership. “The entire food industry – from product suppliers to retailers and wholesalers – takes great […]
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Independents Embrace Smart Carts
One of the most common misconceptions about smart carts is that they only serve as an alternative to self-checkout. But many grocery customers like the ability to keep an eye on their running total, instantly access coupons and loyalty programs, earn discounts and shop independently. Retailers have been rolling out smart carts in major metro […]
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Fetch Becomes First RMN Partner With Albertsons Media Collective
Madison, Wisconsin-based Fetch has announced its first retail media network (RMN) partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. The integration extends the reach of the collective, expanding the grocer’s service model offerings to consumer-packaged goods brands looking to drive retailer-specific sales. Fetch will fold into Albertsons Media Collective’s […]
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Birdzi Enhances Retailer Onboarding Process With Armeta Analytics
Birdzi has announced an integration with data engineering firm Armeta Analytics that streamlines workflows and reduces the technological lift for Birdzi’s retail customers. Armeta will facilitate onboarding through a simplified integration process that makes it easier for Birdzi customers to use the company’s customer engagement tools and personalized marketing solutions, including VISPER Live. “By automating data management […]