Department: Food Green Giant taps Corn Kid’s enthusiasm for first national campaign in 7 years The B&G Foods brand is doubling down on work with the viral internet sensation as it looks to differentiate from plant-based trend chasers. MarketingDive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category How Occasion Segmentation Powers Growth Market segmentation is fundamental to marketing. Segmentation is evergreen when it comes to building and managing brands. J.M. Smucker, purveyor of jams, jellies, Jif peanut butter, Folgers coffee, Uncrustables, Carnation evaporated milk and pet food items including Milk Bone dog biscuits and Meow Mix, has just purchase Hostess brand snack foods. Hostess makes Twinkies, Ding […] Branding Strategy September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 5 min read Dept. GroceryMarketing: BrandStrategyDept. BeverageShoppersEconomyConsumersDept. ApparelInstacartHealth & WellnessDeliveryTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. Adult BevData & InsightsAssociatesMarketing: In StoreRestaurantsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. PetDept. DairyExecutivesStart UpsTrends: Food and BeverageBrick and MortarInternational - North AmericaHoliday & EventsNestle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces FMI reports taste still an issue in plant-based foods The FMI research is supported by work done earlier this year by 84.51?, a part of the Kroger Co., in partnership with the Plant Based Foods Association. Supermarket Perimeter September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaKrogerInsight ProvidersBig Data84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Is fast fashion fast enough to keep up with consumers? Fast fashion refers to clothing that is mass-produced in short order to capitalize on current fashion trends. This usually entails using cheap, synthetic materials that lack durability in order to keep prices low, hence the items are generally not worn very often or kept very long and ultimately, commonly end up in landfills. Fast fashion […] Mintel September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. ApparelSustainabilityShoppersEconomyTechnology & InnovationReturnsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: ConsumerPricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessMarketing: TradeDept. NonfoodDept. LaundryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Two plant-based meat startups to cease operations Hooray Foods, Nowadays recently shared plans to end production. Food Business News September 16, 2023September 16, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation CPG Innovation: 4 Types of Innovation and Why They Matter The values-oriented consumer is at the heart of CPG innovation. Innovation is an inescapable term. It’s used to describe so many businesses, products, and technologies that the word has almost lost meaning. People often zero in on one form of innovation and that becomes the default definition in their mind. In truth, innovation is an […] Spins September 13, 2023September 14, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. DairyDept. BeverageConsumersPackagingTrends: ManufacturerShoppersDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessSustainabilityAssociatesTrends: Food and BeverageESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicInclusivityBrick and MortarStrategyDeliveryDept. BabyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Fun Works Put Barbie on Menu The trend is your friend and there seems to be not stopping the momentum of Barbie the movie and everything that comes with it including restaurant sales. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® soon there will be ‘streaming Barbie parties’ and front and cent will be grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared menu […] Grocerant Guru August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 6 min read RestaurantsData & InsightsHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryMarketing: TradeShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshESG and CSRTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageDept. PerimeterExecutivesStore LocationDept. OTCStreamingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. FrozenDept. BakeryDeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Biotechnology company formulates plant-based casein Pureture formulates alternative dairy products using plant-based ingredients. Food Business News August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Plant-based meat sales continue to decline The plant-based meat alternative market will need to expand, diversify and solidify its target audience in order to steady itself, according to a new report from the financial service provider CoBank. SMP Deli Prepared August 23, 2023August 25, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. FreshTargetResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Plant-based meat market at a crossroads amid declining sales Manufacturers need to identify and cement new consumer bases to slow the decline. Food Business News August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. FreshConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target adds baby, toddler offering to Good & Gather brand [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Target has added baby and toddler products to its Good & Gather private-label food brand, the retailer said Monday. The Good & Gather Baby and Good & Gather Toddler lines feature food items created especially for those age groups. The expanded assortment […] RetailDive August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 2 min read TargetDept. GroceryDept. BeverageDept. HBCConsumersDept. FreshResults & InvestmentDept. PerimeterDept. NonfoodDept. DairyMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)MerchandisingTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsDept. Center StoreDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FrozenDept. RefrigeratedEconomyExecutivesDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage On the cutting edge of alcohol-free beverage innovation Exhibitors at IFT FIRST showcased new concepts and flavors for the category. Food Business News August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons CEOs tout merger together in new video In a new video shot inside a King Soopers store, the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons discussed benefits they say their companies’ pending merger will bring to consumers, employees, farmers, and communities. “The combination of Kroger and Albertsons is about creating more opportunities — more opportunities for our customers to find the food that they […] Supermarket News August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 3 min read MergersKrogerAssociatesRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayExecutivesGovernmentDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDivestituresMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsConsumersAhold DelhaizeOperations & Supply ChainAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood How the Humanization of Pets Is Changing Shopper Habits Although pets have long been part of the family, their role as cherished family members continues to evolve. Terms like “granddog” have emerged to indicate pets are loved as much as grandchildren, for example. Anyone who’s scrolled through social media recently has likely seen Instagram accounts written from animals’ points of view and TikTok videos […] Spins August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 4 min read Dept. PetData & InsightsDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedShoppersCOVID19ConsumersDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelEconomyMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSRMarketing: In StorePackagingTrends: Food and BeveragePricing & PromotionsStrategySustainabilityTikTokBrick and MortarDept. FreshAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Latest Consumer Buzz About Sports Nutrition Products The sports nutrition market is rapidly expanding. Driving this trend is a growing awareness of the benefits of proper nutrition on athletic performance. Sports nutrition products have become integral to an athlete’s diet and training regimen. These products aim to improve performance, aid recovery after intense workouts, and reduce muscle soreness. Today, sports nutrition products […] RangeMe August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 4 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationAIESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. DairyVendorsTrends: Food and BeverageData & InsightsDept. NonfoodCannabisDept. HBCBig DataPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Tindle Foods expanding food categories, updating brand identity Company adding new plant-based categories, rebranding. Food Business News August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessMarketing: Brand 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Former FDA Food Safety Chief Frank Yiannas joins ambient IoT specialist Wiliot as strategic advisor Ambient IoT data platform specialist Wiliot reports that Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a strategic advisor. Yiannas will help advise the food and retail markets on the ways in which the ambient IoT, and the real-time, item […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 3 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationTech: IoTGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaTwitterOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsPackagingPredictions and ForecastsWalmartConsumersExecutivesVendorsMerchandisingDept. NonfoodTrends: Food and BeverageSustainabilityStore LocationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces John Mackey’s Love.Life Strategy Explained Fast Company has an interview with Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, who last year left the company that he sold to Amazon in 2017 for $13.7 billion and now is starting a new business: “Mackey, who will turn 70 on August 15, has reteamed with two 25-year Whole Foods veterans: Walter Robb, who worked his […] MorningNewsBeat August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessStrategyWhole FoodsDept. GroceryStore LocationFlagship StoresRestaurantsAmazonExecutivesBest BuyResults & InvestmentTechnology & InnovationDept. OTCTrends: Food and BeverageKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Jack & Friends adds twist to plant-based jerky with jackfruit Founder Jessica Kwong formulated the plant-based jerky for all lifestyles. Food Business News August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces LiveKindly acquires frozen plant-based food brand Alpha Foods is company’s sixth acquisition since 2020. Food Business News August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 < 1 min read AcquisitionDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Food Lion unveils 47 remodeled stores SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion has ribbon-cutting events scheduled for August 2 at 47 remodeled stores in three North Carolina markets – Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern. The store upgrades are the product of a $77 million investment to create an easier shopping experience for customers and addressing food insecurity in the communities, the company […] MMR July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 4 min read Dept. GroceryRegional GroceryAhold DelhaizeBrick and MortarHealth & WellnessShoppersPartnershipsDept. FreshSustainabilityResults & InvestmentDept. RefrigeratedAssociatesMerchandisingPhilanthropyAgenciesCustomer ExperienceDeliveryESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicBOPISDept. PerimeterTech: CashierlessConsumersPress ReleasePredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Spicy, seasonal flavors driving summer food trends Heat-filled offerings are on the rise, with 71% of menus featuring the word “spicy.” Food Business News July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Plant-based tacos at IFT InnovoPro will showcase its chickpea protein-based tacos. Food Business News July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Club 4 Priorities for Food Brands at Costco [[“value”:” Written by Ryan Collins, Team Lead – Costco, Harvest Group Costco is focused on providing the best value on high-quality food items for Costco members. Brands looking to sell food products into Costco should consider what is important to the retailer when approaching a meeting with the buyer. In our experience, Costco prioritizes price […] The Harvest Group July 11, 2023July 12, 2023 3 min read CostcoPackagingDept. GrocerySustainabilityHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainVendorsMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicData & InsightsCompetitionMarketing: In StoreTrends: Food and BeverageShoppersConsumersMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandDept. FuelESG and CSRAssociated British Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Report: High Percentage Of Vegan Foods In UK Contain Animal Products In the UK, The Guardian reports that “more than a third of foods labelled vegan contained animal products, research has found, prompting experts to warn shoppers with severe allergies they face potentially ‘tragic consequences.’ “Forensic scientists found traces of egg or milk in an array of goods that were labelled as vegan or plant-based, with […] MorningNewsBeat July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessInternational - UKDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedLegal & CriminalConsumersTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Southeastern Grocers adds Know & Love private label line JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) is launching an exclusive private label line, called Know & Love, in the company’s Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery chains. The retailer said the new line is designed to offer customers a wide range of affordable, clean label products made with ingredients they “know,” to […] MMR July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 2 min read Southeastern GrocersPackagingOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociatesTrends: Food and BeverageBrick and MortarDept. DairyHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedPredictions and ForecastsDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Once a staple of grocery and mass retailers, Danone digs in at discount stores The retail channel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy and plant-based giant’s business in the U.S., with sales forecast to top $100 million in 2023. Grocery Dive June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 < 1 min read DanoneBrick and MortarTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Bringing plant-based alternatives back to the mainstream Categories have faced difficulties due to inflation, taste, texture issues and clean label concerns. Food Business News June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Mix and Match Meal Bundling includes Beer, Wine, Liquor Do you want to make money selling more food and beverage at your retail outlet? There is one clear way to do that. Grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared meals are the quality and time saving families want but when you add the option to include beer, wine, or liquor your brand become […] Grocerant Guru June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDeliveryShoppersExecutivesCustomer ExperienceTwitterMeta (Facebook)Dept. FreshUnileverDept. PerimeterESG and CSRGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsStrategyTechnology & InnovationTrends: Food and BeverageDept. Fresh PreparedAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Sustainability is trending, Circana says CHICAGO – Circana today reports that spending on sustainability is increasing across several general merchandise retailers and packaged goods categories as consumers demonstrate a willingness to pay for sustainable products. “Products that impact our energy use, reduce waste, and use recycled materials or natural ingredients are all getting attention from consumers and presenting pockets of […] MMR June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 2 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. BeverageESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationPackagingHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicDept. ApparelDept. DairyTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyGovernmentDept. FreshInsight ProvidersDept. HBCBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department: Adult Beverage Department: Beverage Department: HBC ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Hy-Vee launches RedMedia omnichannel retail media network Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Food Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Start Ups Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Instacart stock languishes after IPO Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […] Written by Supermarket News September 22, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Retail Media Metrics #30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […] Written by Lisa Goller September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Shopper & Customer CPG companies aim to make recycling simpler for consumers Dispelling consumer confusion around plastics recycling, investing in local programs and embracing molecular technologies are some of the current steps the Consumer Brands Association and its members are taking to create a sustainably packaged future. Written by Supermarket Perimeter September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events The big chill: Holiday retail sales 2023 expected to slow Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […] Written by Future of Commerce September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked