The National Grocers Association (NGA) and eight other national associations have vowed to continue the fight for credit card reform and oppose the proposed settlement in the case of “In Re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation,” NGA said today. “NGA is strongly opposed to the proposed settlement because it does not […]
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‘Healthful’ Food Label Gets Boost Through Nationwide Cooperation
A health food renaissance is upon us as the notion of “healthful” is being redefined nationwide, according to the recently released “The New Healthful: Culinary Trend Mapping Report” by market research publisher Packaged Facts and San Francisco-based strategic food and beverage agency CCD Innovation. As part of our country’s renewed emphasis on promoting good health […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Rumba Meats Recipe Of The Month Promotion Targets Digital Audience
As part of the new integrated digital marketing strategy for Rumba meats, Cargill is unveiling the brand’s third annual on-pack promotion titled “Recipe of the Month” or “Receta del Mes.” This year’s national bilingual promotion is designed to reach multicultural consumers who purchase from the meat case and will incorporate both online and in-store elements […]
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Mike And Ike Introduces Mummy’s Mix Candy
Mike And Ike, a candy brand of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc., is introducing its new Mummy’s Mix for the 2012 Halloween season. “Ike created Halloween-themed artwork complete with a scary mummy on the front of the box,” a company news release says. “Mike picked the five most appropriate autumn colors from the vast fruit […]
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Marley Coffee Appoints Chris Hopkins SVP Of National Accounts
Marley Coffee, a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, has named Chris Hopkins as SVP of national accounts. In his new role, Hopkins, who has more than 20 years of food and beverage sales experience, will be responsible for continuing to expand distribution of Marley Coffee through supermarkets, specialty retailers and convenience […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Walmart, Amex Roll Out New Prepaid Card
Walmart and American Express have launched Bluebird, an alternative to debit and checking accounts designed to help consumers better manage and control their every day finances. Bluebird has been developed for the tens of millions of Americans who are looking for advanced capabilities such as deposits by smartphone and mobile bill pay, fee transparency, and […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Pillsbury’s Seasonal Varieties, Baking Kits Available Now
Pillsbury has introduced seasonal varieties and baking kits: the Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Brownie Pop Kit and Pillsbury Supreme Collection Cake Mixes. “The return of fall colors and flavors is always something we look forward to, and this year is no exception,” said Maribeth Badertscher, VP of corporate communications for The J.M. Smucker Co. “This year […]
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CGA Hosts ‘Retail Renaissance’ During Strategic Conference
The California Grocers Association held its Strategic Conference at the Palm Spring Convention Center on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. The conference’s theme was “California’s Retail Renaissance” with a focus on exploring California retail’s new creative and innovative spirit. Attendees learned about the customer shifts taking hold in the Golden State and their affect on California’s diversity […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Jack Link’s To Acquire Bellevue, Neb., Manufacturing Facility
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky has reached an agreement to acquire a packaged meat snack products manufacturing facility located in Bellevue, Neb., from Skylark Meats LLC, a subsidiary of American Foods Group LLC. The transaction is expected to close by the end of October, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
New Seasons CEO Leaving To Create Healthy Convenience Store Chain
The Oregonian reports that Lisa Sedlar is leaving her post as chief executive at New Seasons Market with plans to infuse her strong beliefs about food grown, raised or produced locally to another grocery format: the convenience store. Sedlar envisions a chain of small neighborhood stores stocked with healthy options, such as locally cured salami […]
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Mondelez International Completes Spin-Off Of Its N. American Grocery Business
Mondelez International Inc., formerly Kraft Foods Inc., has completed the previously announced spin-off of its North American grocery business, Kraft Foods Group Inc. At 5 p.m. (ET) Monday, (the “distribution date”), Mondelez International completed the spin-off by distributing all outstanding shares of Kraft Foods Group common stock that it owned ratably to its shareholders of […]
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Deloitte Forecasts 3.5 To 4 Percent Increase In Holiday Sales
The economy’s health and the presidential election take center stage among consumers this fall but, with holiday shoppers waiting in the wings, retailers should expect a modest increase in 2012 holiday sales, Deloitte forecasts. “Economic headwinds nagging consumers this fall include stubbornly high gasoline prices that continue to creep up and soft housing and job […]
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Sunlight Unveils New Box Packaging For Harvest Hobgoblin Grapes
Sunlight International has Halloween all wrapped up with its new box packaging, which holds the company’s stand-up colander bags filled with fresh Harvest Hobgoblin grapes grown by JP Dulcich and Sons. Offered to retailers during this grape season, the decorative yet practical cartons will enhance the Harvest Hobgoblin fall promotion in stores, according to Sunlight […]
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Nature Made Introduces Three New Products
Nature Made is introducing of three new product lines: VitaMelts, Full Strength Minis and Adult Gummies. These products, according to a news release, offer consumers vitamins that are smaller, tastier and easier to take. • VitaMelts: With Nature Made’s new delivery form, VitaMelts, there is no tablet or softgel to swallow. Instead, VitaMelts melt in […]
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New Poll Reveals A Quarter Of Grocery Shoppers Admit To Stealing
It’s an activity that millions of Americans do every day—visiting the grocery store. But what happens once inside? The results of a new poll released by SodaHead.com reveal some interesting facts about shopping behaviors. One reason that prices may be rising is that consumers are “helping themselves” to items in the store as 25 percent […]
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Consumers Help Choose New Budweiser Beers For ‘Project 12’ Pack
And then there were three. “Project 12” started in the early spring when Budweiser’s 12 brewmasters across America were asked to write a unique beer recipe worthy of the Budweiser name. After internal discussion and debate, six of the recipes were chosen to be brewed in small batches. Now, after a summer-long nationwide sampling effort […]
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America’s Beer Distributors Commemorate Constitution Day
Today, America’s beer distributors are joining citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement: “NBWA welcomes the celebration of our nation’s Constitution, including its role in establishing […]
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Safeway Prepares For Blackhawk IPO
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. has announced that it plans to file a registration statement in the U.S. for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of a minority ownership stake in Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc. Depending on market conditions, the company anticipates executing a transaction in the first half of 2013. A news release says that […]
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New Bayer Migraine Formula Offers Triple-Action OTC Option
Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care Division is introducing Bayer Migraine Formula, an over-the-counter (OTC) medication designed to relieve migraine pain and accompanying symptoms—nausea, phonophobia (sound sensitivity) and photophobia (light sensitivity). The triple-action formula of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine aims to target and alleviate tough migraine pain fast and effectively. Bayer Migraine Formula will be a welcome […]
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New Study Shows U.S. Consumers Willing To Share Personal Data
A new landscape is emerging in the U.S.: it is no longer a question of consumers’ willingness to share data but one of establishing a fair value exchange. This finding is highlighted in “Sexy Little Numbers,” a new book by Dimitri Maex, managing director of OgilvyOne New York, the digital direct arm of Ogilvy & […]