Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zarbee’s Inc., a privately held producer of natural healthcare products. The acquisition will include the full line of Zarbee’s Naturals products for children and adults. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zarbee’s Naturals was founded in 2008 by Dr. Zak Zarbock, “a pediatrician who […]
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Amazon, Whole Foods Now Delivering In More Florida, New York Areas
Amazon has launched grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, parts of Long Island and select areas in New York City, beginning with lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for items including fresh produce, meat and seafood, everyday staples and other […]
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Former C&S Wholesale Exec Joins Acosta As President, CEO
Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, has appointed Alejandro Rodriguez Bas as president and CEO effective immediately. With experience at both CPG companies and retailers, Rodriguez Bas brings a “unique blend of strong strategic and operational expertise, having successfully launched new categories, refined go-to-market models and optimized sales strategies,” […]
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Food Banks Essential For Low-Income Americans With Diabetes
Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization with 200 member food banks, has concluded a two-year, randomized controlled research trial to help low-income Americans better manage and control type 2 diabetes. The study, which was recently published in the American Journal of Public Health, concluded that food banks can significantly improve food security and dietary intake […]
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Date Check Pro: What Makes A Grocery Store Manager Great?
By Jared Krawczyk/ Date Check Pro There are few destinations more important to the daily life of a neighborhood than the grocery store. It should therefore come as no surprise that grocery store management is a demanding role that requires a range of skill sets to ensure their stores run smoothly day-in and day-out. Take a […]
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Retailers Overlooking Weapon In Battle Against Industry Disruption
Rather than concede general merchandise sales to new and disruptive competition, brick-and-mortar retailers are seeking creative ways to maintain their share of this critical and high-margin category. This is one of the conclusions contained in the “General Merchandise Benchmarking Report,” an annual industry report recently released by the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) in partnership with A.T. Kearney. The […]
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Sprouts Will Host Coast To Coast Hiring Day On July 24
Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a hiring day on Tuesday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. across its more than 300 stores from coast to coast. The grocer aims to fill full- and part-time, non-seasonal positions to meet the demand for its natural and organic products. Walk-in interviews will be held at each Sprouts […]
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NGA Applauds Advancement Of The Farm Bill To Committee
The National Grocers Association (NGA), a national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is reacting positively to the House’s vote to move the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, to a conference committee. Lawmakers seek to reach on compromise on two different versions of the bill. In late June, the […]
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Recommended: Chef’d Shuts Down Suddenly, Lays Off Workers
Chef’d, a major meal-kit company, suddenly shut down services on Monday. As of Tuesday, customers can no longer place orders on the meal-kit service’s website. According to four sources with knowledge of the situation and an internal email viewed by Business Insider, the company alerted employees that it was immediately ceasing operations on Monday. Chef’d’s […]
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2018 Caplan Family Business Scholarship Application Period Open
The application period for the 2018 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open. The Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program was founded in 2001 by sisters Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins, in honor of their mother, Frieda Rapoport Caplan, founder of Frieda’s Specialty Produce. The program provides the opportunity for representatives […]
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Study Finds Beef In A Mediterranean-Style Diet Supports Heart Health
Research released this month from Purdue University found that following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern that includes lean red meats like lean beef is just as effective in supporting a healthy heart as a Mediterranean-style diet that limits red meats. This new study adds to the growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating lean beef can be […]
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Campbell Names Palmieri VP And CMO Of U.S. Meals And Beverages
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Diego Palmieri to the role of VP and chief marketing officer, U.S. meals and beverages, effective July 18. Palmieri will report to Roberto Leopardi, president, meals and beverages. As CMO, Palmieri will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and consumer connection in the U.S. across the division’s portfolio of brands, which […]
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Plant-Based Product Claims See 62% Increase Over Five-Year Period
Growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products to high popularity. Innova Market Insights reports that plant-based product claims increased by 62% globally from 2013-2017, with growth occurring on platforms such as plant proteins, active botanicals, sweeteners, herbs and seasonings, and coloring foodstuffs. “The dairy alternatives market has been a particular […]
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Smucker Co. Selling Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Other Brands For $375M
The J.M. Smucker Co. is selling its shelf-stable baking business, including the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury brand, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White and Funfetti brands, to equity firm Brynwood Partners VII LP and Brynwood Partners VIII LP for $375 million. The Pillsbury brand license agreement is a royalty-free, perpetual agreement […]
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Kroger Launching ‘Dip’ Apparel Brand With Fashion Designer Joe Mimran
The Kroger Co. has developed a new apparel brand, Dip, in partnership with fashion designer Joe Mimran. Known for the Club Monaco, Joe Fresh and Pink Tartan brands, Mimran brings 30 years of industry expertise to the exclusive clothing line that “makes effortless style easy and affordable to achieve,” says Kroger. “We’ve worked closely with Joe […]
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U.S. Salty Snacks Market To Reach $29 Billion By 2022
How Americans eat has evolved to match the frequently hurried, harried and hectic lifestyles of today’s consumers, says market research firm Packaged Facts. That shift has been a boon to convenient food options, including salty snacks such as potato chips, popcorn and pretzels. In its new report, “Salty Snacks: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities,” Packaged Facts […]
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Liqs Eyes Retail Shelves With New Wine-Based Cocktail Shots
Liqs, creator of individually packaged, ready-to-drink cocktail shots, is launching a new line of lower proof wine-based shots. Specifically aimed at retailers and venues that are unable to sell spirits, sales for the new, American-made product will be focused on big-box retailers, grocery chains, club stores and convenience stores, as well as on-premise accounts that […]
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Nature’s Path Leaves Organic Trade Association In Protest
Organic breakfast company Nature’s Path Foods today resigned from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) citing concern that the OTA is “shifting its commitment from supporting and representing the core principles of the organic food movement, to begin pushing a non-organic agenda which threatens the future of organic.” Nature’s Path says recent actions by the OTA […]
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99 Ranch Market To Begin Accepting Alipay Mobile Wallet
99 Ranch Market, one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the U.S., is partnering with Alipay to enable customers to pay for items in-store using Alipay’s Mobile Wallet. Operated by Ant Financial Services Group, Alipay is China’s leading digital payment platform and the primary means of online and mobile payment for Chinese consumers. Beginning July 1, […]
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Senate Passes Farm Bill, Omits House Bill’s SNAP Requirements
The Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill on June 28 with a bipartisan vote of 86-11. The $867 billion bill does not include the controversial work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that were included in the House version of the bill. It also restates a prohibition of interchange and […]