Dept. Dairy

  1. Media & Marketing

Brand Commercial Growth with Sargento’s GM Erin Price

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Sargento Foods General Manager, Erin Price. She is a General manager with significant experience in strategic planning, marketing, communications and brand management at leading CPG firms like General Mills, Johnson & Johnson & spectrum brands. Apply to join the Cornell retail media program https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/marketing/retail-media-strategy/ Follow Erin Price […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

More consumers seeking alternatives to chocolate eggs at Easter, survey shows

According to product intelligence platform Vypr, a significant 39% of consumers are cutting back on chocolate eggs this year, while 24% plan less than £5 in on Easter gifts. While health concerns have led 29% of consumers to scale back their Easter egg purchases, sustainability… This story continues at More consumers seeking alternatives to chocolate […]
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  1. International

Cheetos announces major relaunch in the UK

Cheetos is gearing up for a major relaunch in the UK this year kicking off with the introduction of a brand-new Fiery Jalapeño and Cheese flavour. The new flavour will be available in a 105g sharing bag (£2 RRP), and two price marked packs (PMPs)… This story continues at Cheetos announces major relaunch in the […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

KFC Stumbles with Pricing: A Look at How the Once-Dominant Brand Lost Its Way

  For decades, KFC reigned supreme in the home meal replacement category, offering families an affordable and convenient way to enjoy fried chicken at home. As consumer preferences evolved, so did the competition, with grocery stores expanding their ready-to-eat meal options and fast-food rivals introducing budget-friendly deals. KFC, once a leader in value, has struggled […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Wendy’s: The Real MVP of March Madness Marketing

  In the competitive arena of fast-food marketing, Wendy’s has mastered the art of staying fresh—not just with its never-frozen beef but with its consumer-focused, basketball-fueled approach. As the Official Hamburger of March Madness, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Wendy’s has dribbled its way into the hearts (and […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How to Build Brand Identity Through Recipe Development

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? In today’s fast-paced digital world this has never been truer. With 65% of people being visual learners, it’s clear that the way you present your brand visually makes all the difference.   Research shows that 95% of viewers can retain a message when it’s experienced visually, compared […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury Dairy Milk teams with Lotus Biscoff

Cadbury has announced the launch of its latest innovation: Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff, combining Cadbury Dairy Milk with Lotus Biscoff’s biscuits. The launch looks to tap into consumer interest in new flavours and textures, and drive cross-brand excitement to help drive incremental growth. To support… This story continues at Cadbury Dairy Milk teams with Lotus […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Country Choice unveils Easter range  

Country Choice has unveiled its Easter range for 2025 featuring new Mini Egg Cookies and a White Chocolate & Raspberry Mini Loaf Cake. New ready-to-bake Mini Egg Cookie features vanilla-flavoured cookie dough with speckled pink, yellow, green, white, and brown milk chocolate mini eggs and… This story continues at Country Choice unveils Easter range   […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

FreshDirect Taps Uber Eats to Expand Grocery Delivery Reach

FreshDirect is partnering with Uber Eats to expand its delivery reach in New York City. This is the online grocer’s first entry into on-demand delivery via a third-party app. FreshDirect works directly with local farmers, fishermen, growers, distillers and food manufacturers to streamline the supply chain, ensuring products reach customers faster — up to seven […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Consumers Fresh Food Alternative Advantage over Legacy Grocers

  In an era where legacy grocery stores struggle to maintain consumer relevance, Dollar General has rapidly emerged as a competitive force in the fresh food market according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The discount retailer, known for its convenience and affordability, now operates over 19,000 branded stores across […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Nurishment introduces PMPs

Nurishment, the nutritionally enriched milk drink, has launched a price-marked pack (PMP) for its range of drinks. Its four flavours, vanilla, banana, strawberry and chocolate, are now available at a PMP of £1.39 at convenience stores across the country. Dorota Dziedzic, brand manager at Grace… This story continues at Nurishment introduces PMPs Or just read […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Packaging makeover for Galaxy Milk Drink 

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has given its Galaxy Milk Drink range a packaging makeover to bring the products in line with the look and feel of Galaxy confectionery. The Galaxy Milk Drinks bottles will also switch from a traditional sports cap to a… This story continues at Packaging makeover for Galaxy Milk Drink  […]
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  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)

Inflation continues to drive private label growth

Dive Brief Gen Z and millennial shoppers are particularly interested in store brands as they seek out both value and quality, per a Circana study. Published March 3, 2025 ByHoward Ruben Products under Walmart’s Bettergoods private label. Private label growth in the U.S. is the fastest-growing country in terms of dollar sales. Courtesy of Walmart “}]] 
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  1. CPG: Food

Bebeto unveils liquid-filled Runny Eggs

Bebeto has unveiled two new Easter treats— including a market-first: liquid-filled gummy soft fried eggs. Runny Eggs are liquid-filled gummy soft fried eggs containing three flavours—Mango, Orange and Peach — each with a lemon liquid filling. This marks the first time liquid-filled technology has been… This story continues at Bebeto unveils liquid-filled Runny Eggs Or […]
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  1. Data & Insights

RTIH’s Secret Shopper heads to Regent Street, London and lululemon’s biggest EMEA store

lululemon is one of those brands that, once you try it, you’re hooked. Their leggings fit like a dream, their loungewear is effortlessly chic, and their accessories blend practicality with style. So, when I heard they were opening a brand new flagship store on Regent Street, I knew I had to be there on opening […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How the Rise of Streaming is Democratizing TV Advertising

As connected TV (CTV) rapidly becomes the dominant method for consuming television, it also has become the fastest-growing ad channel in the U.S., accounting for one in every 10 dollars spent on digital advertising, according to Emarketer. In fact, U.S. brands alone spent more than $28 billion on CTV advertising last year, making up one-third of the total […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Food Consumer Migration is Strong in 2025

  In 2025, the food and beverage industry is experiencing a seismic shift as consumers continue to blur the lines between traditional meal times.  Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes consumer are now favoring mini-meals and snacks over structured breakfast, lunch, and dinner routines. This migration in consumer behavior is […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Fridge magnets | In focus: Dairy

Dairy is a staple offering of the convenience store, with the butters and spreads category worth nearly £30m in the independent sector. Cheese is also found in most fridges, 98% of UK households in fact, along with milk, which is most often run out of,… This story continues at Fridge magnets | In focus: Dairy […]
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  1. Channel: Convenience

Hey Starbucks, Bet You Can’t Beat This!

  Wawa’s $5 Big Breakfast Deal Redefines Value, Speed & Convenience Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® knows a winning foodservice formula when he sees one, and Wawa’s latest move is set to shake up the breakfast game. From February 17 through March 24, Wawa is rolling out its unbeatable $5 […]
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  1. Department & Category

RaceTrac Foodservice at the Intersection of Yesterday and Today

  RaceTrac Inc. continues to expand its foodservice menu, but rather than leveraging its platform to propel the industry forward with fresh, consumer-relevant food trends, the retailer remains anchored in legacy offerings that reflect consumer familiarity according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The latest example? Taco Pizza—a fusion of […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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