Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has named Cheryl Sullivan to the newly created position of chief product officer. Under Sullivan’s leadership, the company will combine its product management and marketing teams, as she works to develop an integrated product and marketing strategy […]
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EPac Launches Sustainable Child Resistant Pouch Line
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging has launched its Certified Child Resistant Resealable pouches made with Post Consumer Recycled materials. A collaboration between ePac, the Fresh-Lock business unit at Presto Products Co. and Charter Next Generation, the offering is fully certified to comply with the Federal Poison Prevention Act, Title CFR / 16 Part 1700, and […]
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King Succeeds Banks As Tyson Foods President And CEO
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced June 2 that Chief Operating Officer Donnie King has been named president and CEO, effective immediately. Current President and CEO Dean Banks is leaving the company and board for personal reasons. “The board and I know that Donnie has a deep understanding of our business, values and culture and […]
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Instacart And 7-Eleven Expand Nationally, Unlocking Faster Delivery
Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, released the expansion of its collaboration with 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, to nearly 4,000 new stores nationwide. With this expansion, Instacart now delivers from nearly 6,000 7-Eleven stores, reaching nearly 60 million U.S. households across the country. Customers also now have access to 7-Eleven delivery via Instacart […]
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WFIA Focused On Unemployment, Hazard Pay Issues For Membership
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Washington was the first state to face COVID-19, and it continues to work toward finding remedies for the effects of the pandemic. For the Washington Food Industry Association, one of the legislative priorities is unemployment. “One of our biggest projects this interim is helping our members with the employment […]
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Avocados From Mexico Superfood Lab Launches At KidZania Dallas
Avocados From Mexico – a U.S.-based, non-profit marketing organization to promote Mexican avocados – has opened its Superfood Lab at KidZania Dallas, an indoor city where children can role-play professions in realistic settings. The lab is the latest offering from the brand known for its innovative approach to produce marketing. The Superfood Lab at KidZania […]
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Whole Foods Market Shares First Plant-based Trend Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market revealed its first plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Looking ahead to summer and beyond, the grocer’s Trends Council pooled members’ industry knowledge, product-sourcing expertise and hands-on work with emerging and existing plant-forward brands to inform the predictions. The choice to […]
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Laredo Taco Company Debuts In Platteville, Colorado
Laredo Taco Co., the Mexican taqueria found exclusively in 7-Eleven convenience stores, is bringing its tacos to Colorado. The first restaurant will open in Platteville, with more than 10 more planned for Colorado this year. The inaugural store will be located at 402 Vasquez Blvd. Laredo Taco Co., the convenience retailer’s quick-serve Mexican food restaurant, is famous for its tacos […]