CPG: Food Del Sol Foods snags baked cheese snacks maker John Wm. Macy’s also makes crostinis. Food Business News June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Taco Bell to test Vegan Crunchwrap with plant-based beef and cheese in 3 cities The Yum Brands chain Taco Bell has long been a favorite for customers who don’t eat meat, thanks to its vegetarian substitutes such as beans and potatoes. CNBC June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessRestaurantsTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Spring and Summer Snacks take Center Stage How do you keep the kids happy when school get out? Fill the house with more snacks. The average household with a teenager out of school will spend $ 300 more a month on food. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® a mix of full flavored hot and […] Grocerant Guru June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: BroadcastDept. FreshMarketing: Retail Media84.51Insight ProvidersShoppersDept. NonfoodDept. OTCThick DataPepsiCoBig DataAgenciesPartnershipsMarketing: SocialMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. DairyDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Inflation, Recession, & The Bifurcated Consumer The Los Angeles Times has an excellent story about how Southern Californians are strategizing to save money at the grocery store. First, some context for their decision-making: “The U.S. is not in a recession, but the psychological weight of that possibility — combined with the effects of still-high inflation — have consumers bracing for the […] MorningNewsBeat June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 2 min read ConsumersEconomyRestaurantsData & InsightsThick DataShoppersCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)Dept. Toys & GamesDept. GroceryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. PetDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to minority businesses MADISON, Wis. — Hy-Vee Inc. on Thursday awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. The event was the fourth summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits […] MMR June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeCompetitionDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessData & InsightsDept. DairyDept. HBCInclusivityTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicDept. GroceryDept. Adult BevDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Case For Greater Government Regulation Of Retail Competition The New York Times had an op-ed piece the other day entitled “The Real Reason Your Groceries Are Getting So Expensive,” in which author Stacy Mitchell, executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, made the argument that enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act, “which mandates that suppliers offer the same terms to all retailers,” needs […] MorningNewsBeat June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 3 min read GovernmentCompetitionDept. GroceryMergersWalmartEconomyLegal & CriminalDept. FreshDept. BeverageKrogerKraftHeinzAlbertsons / SafewayResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsProcter & GambleGeneral MillsConsumersShoppersInclusivityDept. DairyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Going Green: How Brands Can Grow Revenue While Saving the Planet Consumers have become incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to the ways in which companies operate — from technical matters like data usage and privacy to societal issues like diversity, equity and inclusion. In turn, we’ve seen decision making not only become more complex, but also more directly related to individual values and moral standards. And while […] Katie Murphy May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 3 min read SustainabilityConsumersData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationCOVID19ShoppersPepsiCoESG and CSRInclusivityEconomyPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainTech: AIPartnershipsMarketing: Digital MediaDept. DairyGoogleDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. ApparelAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Stonyfield Organic adding yogurt pouch capacity Part of 17,000-square-foot expansion at Londonderry plant. Food Business News May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Your Views: Why The Content Guy Is Going To Hell I’m conflicted about continuing this conversation, mostly because I do not want to go down a rabbit hole from which there is no escape, and I do not want to take MNB in a direction that undermines its purpose. But, this started as a business story, and so I’m going to take the risk. Last […] MorningNewsBeat May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 4 min read TargetBrick and MortarAssociatesInclusivityMerchandisingSustainabilityMarketing: SocialMarketing: ShopperLegal & CriminalExecutivesESG and CSRDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Milk checkoff’s ‘Wood Milk’ campaign featuring Aubrey Plaza violates federal laws, health group says The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a complaint with the USDA’s inspector general, claiming the website and videos with the “White Lotus” star disparages another product and was intended to influence policy. MarketingDive May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Restaurants, C-Stores, Deli’s It’s Not too late to start with Online Ordering When you think about selling a meal or meal component, have you continued to say no way, not at all, or I tried it and it did not work for me? Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to rethink your position. Ask yourself why us and why now? […] Grocerant Guru May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 3 min read ShoppersBrick and MortarUnited Dairy FarmersDept. GroceryDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedGoogleMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRestaurantsDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDeliveryCOVID19Dept. PerimeterBOPISData & InsightsDept. BakeryMarketing: In StoreDept. FrozenDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedMerchandisingPartnershipsPepsiCoTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category A day in the life of a money-saving mum in 2023 Most of the UK experienced an unusual feeling this week: warm sunshine. Less welcome, sadly, was the news that food prices were still stubbornly, and for too many people, debilitatingly high. With food inflation at 19.1%, close to a record high, it is only right that Mintel focuses attention on those consumers who are struggling […] Mintel May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersInternational - UKData & InsightsPhilanthropyEconomyPackagingThick DataDept. BakeryDept. DairyDept. NonfoodExecutivesPartnershipsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Convenience Wawa Mix and Match Meal Bundling Drives Sales Regular readers of this blog know that Wawa is a fast casual convenience store aka restaurant chain that sells gasoline. Wawa’s customer loyalty was built on Milk, Coffee, and their famous Hoagie according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Mix and match meal bunding is the foundation of success […] Grocerant Guru May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 3 min read WaWaDept. GroceryShoppersRestaurantsData & InsightsMarketing: SocialPartnershipsDept. BeverageTwitterMeta (Facebook)ConsultingPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRStrategyDept. FuelDept. FreshDept. DairyThick DataAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Six Questions for Success at Your Next Buyer Meeting Suppliers only get one chance to make a great first impression during a buyer meeting, so preparation is key to ensuring that the meeting is a success. To help suppliers prep, I’ve assembled a list of six key questions which every supplier should be prepared to answer when meeting with buyers. These six questions were […] RangeMe May 15, 2023May 16, 2023 5 min read ShoppersMerchandisingTargetDept. BeverageDept. DairyCompetitionVendorsConsumersTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainPackagingHealth & WellnessData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Know everything about Product Placement: Definition and Best Practices When you see the “eleven” character in the “Stranger Things” series, smash a soda can, it is no coincidence the soda brand is Coca-Cola, it is a marketing strategy known as Product Placement. Using product placement in stranger things is just one of the many examples of how brands use non-advertising media like movies to […] Ecommerce Nation May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 8 min read Marketing: BroadcastCoca ColaDept. BeverageMarketing: SocialStrategyMarketing: BrandAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelInternational - UKTargetStreamingDept. NonfoodEconomyShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterLegal & CriminalDept. FreshDept. DairyRestaurantsDept. Toys & GamesKellogg'sMarketing: PrintPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentDept. Adult BevAmazonConsumersData & InsightsTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Is Starbucks Diluting Its Value Proposition? CBS News reports that Starbucks has announced that it is now going to charge patrons a buck for one special request that used to be free. According to the story, “The coffee chain will charge customers a dollar extra to get their Refresher beverages made without water, angering some brand loyalists. Starbucks said the charge […] MorningNewsBeat May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsDept. BeverageMarketing: SocialESG and CSRShoppersDept. FreshDept. OTCEconomyExecutivesResults & InvestmentDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Inflation Cools, But Not Enough From the Wall Street Journal this morning: “Inflation eased to 4.9% in April as the economy showed signs of cooling. “Inflation has cooled from its recent peak, but remains stubbornly elevated. The Federal Reserve aggressively raised rates for more than a year to try to tame inflation by slowing economic activity, and indicated last week […] MorningNewsBeat May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 2 min read EconomyDept. PetRestaurantsConsumersTargetDept. GroceryDept. FuelDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DairyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Ingredient may help those with inflammatory disorders Study by Exosomm looks at benefits of mother’s milk. Food Business News May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Successful Brands Use This Plan To Win On May 1, 2023, Sprouts Farmers Market reported very positive news during its earnings call. The Wall Street Journal’s Market Report indicated that Sprouts’ first quarter earnings rose 24%. Sprouts’ CEO Jack Sinclair told analysts, “We are pleased with our first quarter; we believe our long-term growth strategy is gaining traction and driving positive performance. […] Branding Strategy May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 6 min read ShoppersStrategyMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessDept. FreshAssociatesDept. GroceryResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsEconomyOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: In StoreTargetMerchandisingSustainabilityTrader JoesStore LocationESG and CSROmnichannelWhole FoodsMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. DairyDept. HBCExecutivesMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces SPINS Product Intelligence Spotlight: Keto Diet Key Takeaways: Keto is a high-fat, low-carb diet that induces ketosis so the body burns fat instead of carbs for energy. Keto-friendly products aren’t always marketed as such, which can make them harder to find. Keto products continue to drive growth in new categories even as it slows in existing ones. The Ketogenic (keto) diet […] Spins May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 5 min read Health & WellnessData & InsightsShoppersDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. DairyMerchandisingSustainabilityDept. RefrigeratedTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelTrends: Food and BeverageDept. OTCMarketing: In StoreConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Flavored cheeses: trending products from Saputo, Emmi Roth, BelGioioso Flavored cheeses continue to gain momentum in grocery specialty cheese cases, as consumers demand more variety and innovation. SMP Deli Prepared May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Oatly challenges Big Dairy over climate impact with free advertising offer Two-page ads in several major newspapers touted the brand’s carbon footprint on one page with the other left “reserved” for willing participants. MarketingDive May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Uber Continues Commerce Media Push as Sprouts Launches its Own Media Network Powered by Instacart As the retail media landscape continues to grow, Uber is expanding the types of ads available to CPG brands on the Uber Eats platform, and Sprouts Famers Market is leveraging Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to launch its own retail media network. Sprouts Expands Instacart Partnership to Include Retail Media Offerings Sprouts Farmers Market has launched […] Retail TouchPoints May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 4 min read InstacartDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersPepsiCoUbereatsShoppersBOPISTechnology & InnovationMarketing: ShopperCustomer ExperienceDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: SocialFood DeliveryGeneral MillsRestaurantsExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentData & InsightsTargetTrends: MarketingInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Sigma to take majority stake in Los Altos Foods Cheese and cream producer based in California. Food Business News May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Your Views: The Maine Event Got a number of emails responding to this story from yesterday’s MNB: The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) – which describes itself as “an independent, nonprofit think tank that researches the impact of economic trends and policies on working people in the United States” – is out with a study saying that if the Federal Trade […] MorningNewsBeat May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 3 min read AssociatesConsumersCompetitionDept. BeverageDept. GroceryWalmartGovernmentBrick and MortarEconomyAcquisitionDept. BakeryDept. FuelDept. DairyExecutivesStrategyKrogerMerchandisingMergersResults & InvestmentTargetAlbertsons / SafewayDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Del Monte and Cathedral City team-up for the King Del Monte and Cathedral City team-up to revive the iconic British party classic, the Cheese and Pineapple Hedgehog, for the King’s Coronation. Del Monte and Cathedral City have paired up to bring back the iconic party food, the cheese and pineapple hedgehog. The collaboration aims to encourage families to give their own modern twist to […] Talking Retail May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. GroceryInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Your Views: Voices of Service I did a FaceTime video yesterday about a bartender who explained his priorities when making recommendations this way: “You pay my wages, not the guys in the back.” I thought that was a pretty good way to think about customer service. One MNB reader wrote: I think your commentary on “The Wages of Service” has […] MorningNewsBeat May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationShoppersGovernmentBrick and MortarDept. GroceryAssociatesWalmartRestaurantsOperations & Supply ChainMeijerMerchandisingWegmansResults & InvestmentDept. BakeryDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedVendorsSustainabilityHEBKrogerMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeSpartanNashAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee launches new subscription health service WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —Hy-Vee has launched a new health and wellness subscription service called Hy-Vee Healthy You. The $99-per-month service is designed to help customers develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. The Hy-Vee Healthy […] MMR May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreGoogleDept. FreshDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Plant-based cheese: the rise of the flexitarian A recent survey found that 56% of Americans would not want to publicly identify as a vegan or vegetarian for three top reasons. SMP Deli Prepared May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Government testing bird flu vaccines Millions of birds have been euthanized and the price o eggs reached historic highs because of the avian flu. The Biden administration is testing four vaccines that could protect flocks from the disease. RetailWire May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Mass Channel: Specialty & Other Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Stores & Formats Target Leapfrogs Walmart For Upscale Grocery Approach Bloomberg has a story about how “a slew of retailers are beefing up their grocery investments to lure in consumers cutting back on non-essentials like clothing and electronics. But as they lay out plans to improve their food offerings and supply chains, the big question is how does one compete with the mighty Walmart Inc. on […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage CPG: Adult Beverage CPG: Beverage CPG: Food CPG: Food & Bev CPG: HBC Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Circana reveals 2022 New Product Pacesetters CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report illustrates the enduring power of CPG innovation, revealing that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges […] Written by MMR June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Owned Brands (Private Label) Walmart Upgrades Its Digital Ad Network From Advertising Age: “Walmart Connect, which has made huge gains in recent years through digital advertising, is testing ways to bolster in-store pieces of its retail media network. “For the first time, Walmart Connect is selling ads on its revamped in-store radio network and integrating sampling programs with online offerings. While aspects of Walmart Connect’s […] Written by MorningNewsBeat June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats H-E-B expands its discount format Several years after opening its last Joe V’s location, H-E-B is reigniting the banner with two locations set to open in Dallas by 2025. Dive Brief: H-E-B announced Tuesday it is opening two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, marking the first time the grocer’s discount format will appear outside of the Houston area. […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media ESG Media & Marketing Retailer Media Shopper & Customer Operations & Supply Chain Giant Eagle launches in-house retail media network Leap The platform leverages the chain’s loyalty program, bringing personalized ads to shoppers in-store, in-app, on social media and elsewhere, said Damian Scott, who heads up the grocer’s retail media and front-end digital operations. Dive Brief: Giant Eagle announced on Wednesday the debut of Leap Media Group, an in-house retail media arm that leverages the regional […] Written by Grocery Dive June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked