Oscar Mayer has introduces its new Stuffed Dogs product line to grocery retailers nationwide. Featuring three flavors – Cheese, Jalapeño Cheddar and Chili Cheese – Oscar Mayer Stuffed Dogs take inspiration from popular restaurant offerings. “Our ambition is to spark smiles and be the indisputable leader in taste, which is why we reimagined the iconic […]
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Thrive Market Hires Lane As Chief Merchandising Officer
Thrive Market has named April Lane its chief merchandising officer, bringing decades of e-commerce experience to her role. As the chief merchandising officer, Lane will be responsible for the site’s merchandising, which spans food, home, health and beauty. She will also manage the Food Safety and Quality (FSQA) team, which oversees food quality, safety and regulatory […]
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ROFDA Spring Conference Focus: Innovate, Educate, Motivate
ROFDA (Retailer Owned Food Distributors Associates) held its spring conference May 1-5 at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells, California. The conference included educational sessions, business-to-business meetings and social and networking opportunities. “Unified by our commitment to the success of independent grocery retailers across the nation, our collective passion is our strength,” stated Mike Violette, […]
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Despite Financial Restraints, Treats Industry On Move
Consumers continue to seek novelty food items that provide “fun” and enjoyment, while remaining under financial pressures, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics. Roerink provided Sweets & Snacks Expo attendees this week with an in-depth look at the overview of the confectionary landscape, based on information from NCA’s State of Treating annual study. […]
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‘Purpose-driven’ Mars Wrigley Touts Innovation, Choices
Mars Wrigley is “laser focused” on launching new innovations to provide customers with new experiences. That was the word from Mike Gilroy, the company’s VP of trade relations and sponsorship activation, who spoke with The Shelby Report during the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, discussing innovation within the category and where the brand plans […]
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FMI Asks Fed To Lower Swipe Fees
FMI – The Food Industry Association has filed extensive comments with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on its proposed rulemaking to lower the debit regulated rate, the swipe fee that grocers and other merchants pay for accepting debit cards for transactions. “The debit regulated rate was initially set by the Federal Reserve in 2011. Since then, the Fed’s own […]
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FMI: April CPI Report ‘Incredibly Positive News For Grocery Shoppers’
The April Consumer Price Index Report (CPI) demonstrates the “process of taming inflation continues,” according to Andy Harig, FMI – The Food Industry Association VP of tax, trade, sustainability and policy development. He noted food-at-home was a particular bright spot in the data. “On a month-over-month basis, inflation for food-at-home actually went negative at minus […]
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Snack Industry Remains Strong Despite Inflation
The snack food industry is “still strong in the U.S.” due to some significant changes, according to Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor of consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana. Lyons presented “The State of Snack Food Industry: It’s A Snack Journey” education session during the Sweets and Snacks Expo, which runs […]