CPG: Food Grocerants Replacing Restaurants and Grocery Stores for Dinner What’s for Dinner is the age-old question every parent hears, and most say I don’t know. Today more and more families or looking online, or for new avenues of fresh food distributions in the way of meals and meal components that can be mixed and matched into perfect family meal. Alternative fresh food […] Grocerant Guru May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: SocialDept. FreshDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarPepsiCoConsultingDept. BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedStrategyAssociatesDept. BakeryMeta (Facebook)TwitterDept. Adult BevTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsMarketing: TradeESG and CSRDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. FuelMarketing: In StoreHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kroger Adds “Spoke” Distribution Facility In Central Ohio Kroger said yesterday that it is opening a new “spoke facility,” powered by Ocado, in Central Ohio, that it says “will extend the grocer’s reach and ability to provide fresh and friendly services to its customers … The 61,000-square-foot facility located on Shook Rd in Lockbourne will collaborate with the fulfillment hub in Monroe, Ohio and […] MorningNewsBeat May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 2 min read KrogerShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. RefrigeratedOcadoStore LocationDept. FreshDept. FuelTechnology & InnovationExecutivesAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Starbucks Sells Evolution Fresh To Bolthouse Farms Starbucks announced yesterday that it is selling its Evolution Fresh business to Bolthouse Farms. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The announcement said that “Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium juice products. By joining forces with Bolthouse Farms – the No. 1 super premium refrigerated beverage brand and largest […] MorningNewsBeat May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read RestaurantsDept. FreshDept. BeverageExecutivesShoppersCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDept. RefrigeratedDept. Natural / OrganicDept. OTCEconomyHealth & WellnessPartnershipsResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Bolthouse Farms Acquires Evolution Fresh From Starbucks SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Bolthouse Farms today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire the brand and business of Evolution Fresh. The partners (employees) that support the business will also transition to Bolthouse Farms upon close of the transaction. Evolution Fresh is a leading producer of primarily organic, cold-pressed, premium […] BusinessWire - Supermarket May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FreshRestaurantsAcquisitionDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeveragePartnershipsHealth & WellnessDept. OTCDept. Natural / OrganicAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Walmart Expands Its Drone Delivery Network Walmart announced today the expansion of its DroneUp delivery network “to 34 sites by the end the year, providing the potential to reach 4 million U.S. households across six states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. This provides us the ability to deliver over 1 million packages by drone in a year. “Between […] MorningNewsBeat May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read WalmartDeliveryShoppersTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainAmazonInclusivityBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. PetDept. BakeryDept. BabyData & InsightsConsumersResults & InvestmentGeneral Mills 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food We’re Bringing the Convenience of Drone Delivery to 4 Million U.S. Households in Partnership with DroneUp We continue to expand our delivery operations to help customers get the items they need when they need them, and it’s been an exciting journey. From Express delivery, where customers can have items delivered to their doorsteps in as little as two hours, to InHome, where they can get those orders placed right into their […] Walmart News May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read ShoppersPartnershipsDeliveryWalmartConsumersTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsDept. PetDept. BakeryGeneral MillsInclusivityDept. BabyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food New Meijer supercenters anchor growing areas GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer recently opened two new supercenters in northeast Ohio. Located in Brunswick and Canton, the 155,000-square-foot stores are considered retail anchors in developing communities, the company said in announcing grand openings at both locations. Each supercenter offers consumers a state-of-the-art retail experience that features multiple ways to shop, Meijer said. “These […] MMR May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read MeijerDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesStore LocationShoppersPricing & PromotionsConsumersDept. HBCDept. PerimeterPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedDept. PharmacyDept. PetDept. DairyDept. BabyDept. ApparelTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Old pie-maker launches new packaging The 170-year-old Lancashire pie-maker, Holland’s Pies, is to make its products available in sustainable, price-marked packs (PMPs). From the middle of June, the new packs will be offered in Potato & Meat, steak & kidney, Cheese & Onion and the company’s latest filling, Peppered Steak, which the pie-maker launched last September. The range can be […] Talking Retail May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read PackagingSustainabilityDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food UNFI expands American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program Strong customer response extends initiative to second warehouse Supermarket News May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Consumer Trends That Every Brick-and-Mortar Brand Must Respond To The shopper should set the agenda for your brand — always. Those brands that fall out of touch with consumer tastes become disconnected from those with the sole power to keep you profitable and relevant. This is why Raydiant produced the State of Consumer Behavior 2022 report. By serving up actionable insights into what the […] Bobby Marhamat May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read ConsumersShoppersBrick and MortarMarketing: In StoreDept. BeverageTrends: ConsumerESG and CSREconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsMarketing: TradeInternational - UKStrategyRestaurantsCOVID19Data & InsightsDept. DairyDept. NonfoodMarketing: OOHExecutivesDeliveryAlimentation Couche-Tard 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Farming and food production costs rise by more than 30% in April ‘Agflation’ could also be exacerbated long-term by impact of environmental rules on dairy The Grocer May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GrocerySustainabilityESG and CSRDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Theme park tickets deals offered with Yazoo Flavoured milk brand Yazoo is running its ticket promotion with the Merlin group for the third summer running. The deal offers two-for-one tickets for attractions such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park and is available until November. Maren Fuhrich, Yazoo’s brand manager, said: “With the summer months approaching, we wanted to shake up the mundane so […] Talking Retail May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read Pricing & PromotionsDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Cheez-It taps Pandora to produce ‘sonically-aged’ cheddar crackers Drawing on an obscure study that suggests sound can strengthen the taste and smell of cheese, the brand developed a product that embraces hip-hop culture. MarketingDive May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Startup Looks To “Democratize” Sustainability Three former Walmart and Jet.com executives announced this week that they are launching Sustain.Life, described as a “platform empowering small- and medium-sized enterprises to take impactful climate action,” having “raised $16 million in seed funding.” According to the announcement, “Sustain.Life democratizes sustainability by making it easier and more affordable to measure, manage and report carbon […] MorningNewsBeat May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read SustainabilityExecutivesDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyWalmartOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceESG and CSRDept. FuelCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsDept. NonfoodGovernmentLegal & CriminalMarketing: SocialPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food The Future of Dairy and Non-Dairy Drinks The next five years will be pivotal for the dairy and non-dairy sectors. Dairy drinks have sought to reassure consumers about health with added functionality, and environmental claims are becoming more detailed. And with the cost of living crisis, brands will need to keep prices in check to reaffirm their role in providing affordable nutrition […] Mintel May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyPredictions and ForecastsConsumersSustainabilityHealth & WellnessESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food RICE 2022: Albertson’s Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching marketplaces (or announcing plans to do so) in the last six months alone. Albertson’s will soon join that mix as well, and the company’s Senior […] Retail TouchPoints May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 5 min read Dept. GroceryShoppersConsumersPartnershipsAlbertsons / SafewayTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDept. DairyStrategyAhold DelhaizeInclusivityPricing & PromotionsDept. HBCMarketing: TradeKrogerIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessAmazonDept. FuelBed Bath & BeyondTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Know Your MC: Noah Jones, Senior Retail Media Analyst This is the second of an ongoing series profiling Momentum Commerce team members (MCs for short). Click here to see more of our team, and be sure to check out our open roles! Before coming to Momentum Commerce, what was your experience in the eCommerce space? I came out of school with a degree in […] Momentum Commerce May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaAmazonWalmartTargetMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee Walkers’ premium crisps range, Sensations, is creating two limited edition flavours to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The flavours, Spit-roast Pork & Apple Sauce and Baked Cheese & Sweet Honey, will be launched alongside what Sensations calls its “poshest-ever” marketing campaign. Sensations claims to have taken inspiration from regal British dining flavours and the new flavours will come in […] Talking Retail May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read PepsiCoInternational - UKDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food The Bottom Line: Raise the ‘snack’ bar in your store PROMOTED CONTENT, FROM GENERAL MILLS How is the snacking category performing? With life now returning to some sort of normal, and more people on the move, the snacking market is recovering. ‘Guilt-free’ and more permissible snacks are in demand as consumers look for options to help them stick to healthier habits, especially in a post-pandemic […] Talking Retail May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersPartnershipsGeneral MillsCOVID19 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Your Views: Storytimes Last Friday we had a story about how H-E-B has signed on with Looma, a shopper education company, to use a network of smart tablets to tell stories about beer and wine products in a way that will inform purchase decision and connect customers to the people behind the products. Which I found great, though […] MorningNewsBeat May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 2 min read Dept. FreshDept. Adult BevDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterShoppersHEBWhole FoodsDept. DairyConsumersDept. GroceryDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessMerchandisingTechnology & InnovationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 10 for 10: Instacart’s Food Trend Hall of Fame With the world’s largest grocery catalog at our fingertips, we’ve had a front row seat to the food trends and eye-popping stats that illustrate how people are eating, drinking and shopping over the past decade. Instacart News May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 7 min read InstacartDeliveryDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessPartnershipsConsumersData & InsightsDept. DairyShoppersESG and CSRDept. PetDept. PerimeterTikTokThick DataDept. Adult BevDept. NonfoodDept. FuelTwitterMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarSustainabilityMerchandisingMarketing: PrintMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedDept. RefrigeratedAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
CPG: Food Will Going Green Pay Off? In volumes one, two, and three of our sustainability series, we examined how consumer behavior is driving the demand for more environmental awareness among eCommerce, how companies are responding throughout their supply chains, and how major retailers are helping online shoppers go green. Our fourth and final volume asks if going green pays off. While […] OneSpace May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 2 min read SustainabilityConsumersShoppersPackagingESG and CSRThick DataData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshDept. GroceryConsultingTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessInclusivityCOVID19VendorsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. HBCEconomyInternational - UKResults & InvestmentTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Unilever and Robomart are Targeting Generation Alpha Are You Food Marketing professionals never take a break, and they are always looking a customer ahead. Global CPG retailer Unilever is actively targeting Generation Alpha. So just who is Generation Alpha? They are the children of Generation Y, and often the younger siblings of Generation A. More that 2.5 million are born globally ever week. […] Grocerant Guru May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 5 min read Dept. FrozenConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryFood DeliveryTechnology & InnovationStore LocationTargetPartnershipsShoppersTrends: TechResults & InvestmentDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. PharmacyAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessAssociatesGrubhubHoliday & EventsDoorDashPricing & PromotionsPostmates UbereatsRestaurantsTech: RoboticsExecutivesFlagship StoresBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Paul Wilkinson departs Amazon Alexa Shopping for Deliveroo Paul Wilkinson has taken on the role of Group Product Manager – Grocery Partners at Deliveroo. He joins from Amazon where he spent almost two and a half years as Senior Product Manager (Tech), Alexa Shopping. Prior to that, Wilkinson worked for Tesco for nine years, where he held such positions as Head of Technology […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 2 min read Q CommerceTechnology & InnovationAmazonShoppersPartnershipsMarketing: VoiceTescoDeliveryInternational - UKDept. BeverageMerchandisingMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarExecutivesDept. DairyDept. BakeryAssociatesDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kroger accelerator program focuses on local, fresh Kroger’s Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator focuses on produce, deli, bakery, meat, seafood, dairy and specialty cheeses categories. Supermarket Perimeter May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. FreshKrogerDept. PerimeterDept. RefrigeratedDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. DairyDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Regenerative ag seen as key by General Mills exec MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. is stepping up its efforts around regenerative agriculture and views the practice as key to reaching its ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals, the company’s top sustainability officer said. Mary Jane Melendez, chief sustainability and social impact officer, offered details about General Mills’ efforts around regenerative agriculture during the May 4 […] Food Business News May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 5 min read General MillsExecutivesSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
CPG: Food Cathedral City cheese debuts new branding Cathedral City cheese has created new packaging and designs in its first major change of branding in six years. The new look features a modern, re-designed city scene with the cathedral centre-stage, while the familiar burgundy colouring is retained. The pack also features a signature from the brand’s master cheese grader, highlighting the quality checks […] Talking Retail May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. DairyMarketing: BrandPackaging 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Kroger sets second Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced the second year of its Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies. The program provides a pathway to entry for local businesses of all sizes by allowing American-based growers and producers […] MMR May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 2 min read Dept. FreshKrogerDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarMerchandisingStore LocationExecutivesDept. DairyDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. RefrigeratedMarketing: SocialPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BakeryVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Yogurt brand launches major campaign Specialist yogurt-maker The Collective has launched a campaign to increase consumer awareness of the brand. The company believes one of its strengths is that it offers gourmet dairy products for all ages, alongside dairy-free options. The campaign, encouraging consumes to join “The Yog Squad”, will be made up of the launch followed by two bursts […] Talking Retail May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshPricing & PromotionsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Your Views: Memories Love this story, told by MNB reader Steve Ritchey: With the new “advent” of home delivery, I can’t help but think of the stories my Dad used to tell me about working in small town grocery stores in my home town from the mid thirties until his induction into the Army Air Corps in WWII. […] MorningNewsBeat May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 2 min read AssociatesDept. FreshAmazonDeliveryDept. DairyBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterDept. BeverageDept. OTCDept. RefrigeratedHome DepotTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Developing a Perfect Store Strategy in 2022 In 2022, the perfect store is rooted in constant evolution — a system that maybe isn’t perfect in every moment, but is agile always, malleable when needed, and capable of critical self-reflection. These innate characteristics of the modern perfect store are supported by, and in return support, the adoption of a few important technologies and […] Written by Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked