Department & Category The Coming New Irresistible Snack Foods From Axios: “Food manufacturers know Americans are snacking more, and they’re busy pumping out irresistible new junk — er, snack — foods … An explosion of new products is generating buzz and profits for food makers, and surprise and delight for shoppers — but helping make Americans unhealthier.” Among the “big trends” cited by Axios: […] MorningNewsBeat March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPepsiCoDept. DairyDept. Fresh PreparedGeneral MillsKellogg'sKraftHeinzHealth & WellnessMarketing: BrandShoppersTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Urban Eat shortlisted for top UK sandwich award The relaunch campaign for Urban Eat’s plant-based range is up for a marketing award at the Sammies 2023. UK food-to-go brand Urban Eat has been announced as a finalist at The British Sandwich Industry Awards 2023 – also known as the Sammies – for a stand-out student marketing campaign designed to re-launch its plant-based range, […] Talking Retail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKDept. Fresh PreparedTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 2 min read Dept. DairyAlbertsons / SafewayDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHealth & WellnessOwned Brands (Private Label)ShoppersDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMerchandisingDept. BeverageExecutivesPricing & PromotionsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3
Trends & External Forces Dole Sunshine launches ambient fruit pots range with plant-based ‘cream’ Packaged fruit specialist the Dole Sunshine Company has launched a new Fruit & Cream dessert range. Made using plant-based cream, the new product comes in two flavours: Apple & Cinnamon and Peach & Vanilla. Both products are available now with an RRP of £2.49 for a pack of four and are non-HFSS. The range contains […] Talking Retail March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons expands Open Nature and gives the brand a makeover The grocer has added 12 new plant-based products, including yogurt alternatives, and now offers 100% domestically raised, grass-fed Angus beef. Grocery Dive March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeveragePricing & PromotionsDept. DairyHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Albertsons Companies Reveals Redesign of its Open Nature® Brand and Reaffirms ‘Free From’ Promise as Shoppers Seek Better-For-You Options BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Open Nature brand debuts new dairy-free plant-based products and boasts one of the largest private label domestic grass-fed beef programs. BusinessWire - Supermarket March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersAlbertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeverageOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 8 Takeaways from Expo West 2023 Last week, the 2023 edition of Natural Products Expo West brought the natural industry together in Anaheim for an exciting week of education, conversations, product showcases, and—most importantly—sampling. With more than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibitors across 5 days and multiple halls, Expo West reminded everyone why it is the event of the year […] Spins March 15, 2023March 16, 2023 4 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessIndustry Conferences and EventsSustainabilityDept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageDept. DairyPackagingShoppersDept. FreshAssociatesMarketing: SocialPartnershipsTechnology & InnovationUnileverDept. Adult BevExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedTrends: ConsumerStrategyStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: In StoreESG and CSREconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Worth Reading: Where’s The Mycelium Beef? Interesting piece in Fast Company that starts out this way: “These are a smattering of things you can make from mycelium (aka fungi): sneakers, makeup sponges, batteries—and meat. All are getting eyeballs but only the last one has a glimmer of a chance at reducing our climate woes. And yes, we know that plant-based meat has its haters right […] MorningNewsBeat March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Scoular, Nepra in plant-based ingredients pact Companies will manufacture and distribute products. Food Business News March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The New CPG Playbook: Embrace Product, Marketing and Experience Innovation to Drive Growth The digital surge during COVID-19 accelerated the introduction of direct-to-consumer CPG brands selling online, but three interlocking trends could hobble their continued growth. One is simple competition: more brands and more products competing for consumer wallet and mind share. The second is inflation, which is causing consumers to adjust their purchasing patterns. In the U.S. […] Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIShoppersOmnichannelHealth & WellnessPartnershipsSustainabilityDept. PetDept. GroceryData & InsightsCompetitionMarketing: SocialDept. HBCCOVID19Marketing: In StoreHoliday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsThick DataPackagingReturnsTikTokDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: MarketingIndustry Conferences and EventsConsultingMarketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodDept. RefrigeratedEconomyESG and CSRExecutivesBig DataMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTrends: ManufacturerCannabisTrends: Food and BeverageDept. ApparelDept. BabyDept. BakeryDept. BeverageDept. DairyDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass How Private Label Brands Create Affordable Joy Recently, Procter & Gamble indicated that it would continue to raise prices even though lack of consumer demand – due to increased prices – was responsible for half of its sales decreases. P&G’s CFO indicated that the packaged goods behemoth’s focus on continuing price hikes would be acceptable to consumers because, after all, people still […] Branding Strategy March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 6 min read Owned Brands (Private Label)TargetConsumersShoppersDept. GroceryMarketing: BrandWalmartStrategyWhole FoodsEconomyResults & InvestmentExecutivesSustainabilityProcter & GambleDept. NonfoodAmazonDept. BeverageInternationalTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsConsultingUnileverDept. LaundryKrogerMerchandisingBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. FrozenBankruptcyPublixDept. HBCPricing & PromotionsDept. ApparelESG and CSRThick DataOperations & Supply ChainTrends: Food and BeverageAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Milk Brands Are Responding to Changing Consumer Values Sustainability Influences Traditional and Plant-based Milk Categories Go to any coffee shop today and you can hear the barista rattle off a wide range of milk options—many of them plant-based. Milk, for many consumers, is not the same drink they had when they were growing up. Even a glass of cow’s milk isn’t what it […] Spins March 5, 2023March 7, 2023 3 min read Dept. DairyData & InsightsDept. BeverageConsumersSustainabilityHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageShoppersDept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. GroceryESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicDept. NonfoodInsight ProvidersBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results Announces Growth Expectations for 2023 Company Release – 3/2/2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights Fiscal 2022 Highlights CINCINNATI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 results, provided 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney […] Kroger Press Releases March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 9 min read KrogerAssociatesResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersEconomySustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. FreshStrategyOperations & Supply ChainReturnsDept. PharmacyBrick and MortarMergersDept. DairyOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryAlbertsons / SafewayCOVID19Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersDept. Natural / OrganicPartnershipsExecutivesWeatherUnileverCompetitionTargetPress ReleaseInclusivityData & InsightsTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Department & Category Better Food Initiatives Take Flight The Washington Post reports that “as travelers’ palates become more sophisticated, the airline industry is trying to keep apace, fulfilling fliers’ desires for more plant-based meals, listing purveyors on menus and incorporating the wonders of fermentation. One of the challenges for global catering companies is to incorporate the ingredients and techniques of the moment — […] MorningNewsBeat March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryDept. BeverageTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationShoppersNestleHealth & WellnessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Commerce Marketing in the Era of Retail Media with Tyson Foods’ Andrea McGovern Galo The CPG Guys speak with Andrea McGovern Galo, Director of Commerce Marketing at Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, pork and plant-based protein food products. Follow Andrea McGovern Galo on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mcgovern-galo-128296/Follow Tyson Foods on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tyson-foods/Follow Tyson Foods online at: https://www.tysonfoods.com/ Andrea answers these questions: […] The CPG Guys March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaDept. GroceryMarketing: SocialPodcastsShoppersMarketing: ShopperPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food FDA says almond, oat, rice and soy beverages can be labeled milk The Food and Drug Administration said that almond, oat, rice and soy beverages can keep milk in their names, despite objections from the dairy industry. The FDA posited that most consumers know that beverages are made from plants. The agency also ruled that plant-based drinks should be clear about their nutritional differences with cow’s milk, […] RetailWire February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. BeverageGovernmentConsumersTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. RefrigeratedDept. GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Silk gives nepo babies milk mustaches to boost plant-based alternative Children of David Beckham, John Travolta, Christie Brinkley and Shaquille O’Neal give “Got milk?” and its iconic mustaches a plant-based spin. MarketingDive February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables The Latest Trends in Sustainability for Retailers The retail industry is changing like never before, and sustainability has increasingly become a crucial factor in the success of modern organizations. This trend is likely to stay popular for years to come. This can be attributed to a variety of things, from legal ramifications (laws being enacted around sustainability) to a consumer shift. Sustainable […] Kyle Payton February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 3 min read SustainabilityPackagingEconomyConsumersRecommerceDept. ApparelShoppersESG and CSRPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarTargetPartnershipsGovernmentCustomer ExperienceData & InsightsHealth & WellnessLegal & CriminalMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / OrganicTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Plant-based switch not a money saver for many, according to Opinium survey With inflation reaching 10.1% last month, eight in 10 Brits (82%) are looking for ways to get more value and reduce the cost of their supermarket shop, according to research by Opinium. But despite the attempt to cut costs through consuming less meat and dairy, half of those who reduced their meat intake (49%) are […] Talking Retail February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageThick DataHealth & WellnessDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationInternational - UKEconomyDept. RefrigeratedDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Does Cauliflower work for a Chicken Sandwich let’s ask Chick-Fil-A So, Chick-fil-A announced that it will begin testing its first plant-forward entrée, the Chick-fil-ACauliflower Sandwich, at restaurants in three markets. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® what’s to hear from you if you have tired it. It sound like a good idea according to the team at Foodservice Solutions®. Now […] Grocerant Guru February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 3 min read RestaurantsDept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedDept. GroceryData & InsightsTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessMarketing: SocialDept. PerimeterPackagingDept. DairyDept. BeveragePricing & PromotionsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces SunOpta opens $125 million plant-based beverage plant New facility is part of company’s plans to double business by 2025. Food Business News February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Chick-fil-A Replaces Chicken With Cauliflower In New Sandwich CNN reports that a new “‘Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich’ is being tested in three cities beginning next week, marking the chicken chain’s first-ever plant-based sandwich. Imitating the chain’s signature fried chicken sandwiches, the new offering uses a ‘tender filet cut’ of cauliflower that’s marinated and breaded in the chain’s seasoning, then pressure cooked and served on […] MorningNewsBeat February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsDept. FreshHealth & WellnessTrends: Food and BeverageDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hy-Vee gives $50,000 in grants MINNEAPOLIS — Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wednesday’s event was the third summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of underrepresented groups to provide these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits are part […] MMR February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 2 min read Hy-VeeCompetitionDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. FuelDept. BeverageInclusivityDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelExecutivesStore LocationTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Chick-fil-A will test a cauliflower sandwich in its first plant-based pilot Chick-fil-A said it’s been working on a plant-based sandwich for nearly four years.” CNBC February 10, 2023February 13, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageRestaurantsHealth & WellnessDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Happi launches oat milk-based Easter Egg Bars Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has announced the launch of its brand-new product, Easter Egg Bars. Available in three flavours – Plain Milk, Salted Honeycomb and White Raspberry – and made with gluten-free oat milk and rice syrup, the egg-shaped bars are an alternative treat for those looking for plant-based chocolate this Easter. Happi said […] Talking Retail February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. BeverageHoliday & EventsTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Kroger to expand supply partnership with indoor farming company Gotham Greens will provide produce to nearly 1,000 locations by the end of 2023, as well as add its plant-based dips, cooking sauces and dressings to nearly 2,000 locations. Grocery Dive February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 < 1 min read PartnershipsKrogerTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Scoular Food Innovation debuts New name unveiled for food ingredients business. Food Business News February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Survey: 23% of consumers used c-stores for Veganuary products Vypr asked a nationally representative sample of its 65,000-strong community about their Veganuary experiences. Only 15% said they found the challenge easy, 34% said it was okay and 11% claimed it was very difficult. This could be due to accessing suitable products or changing many of their diets to plant-based ingredients. 60% of respondents sourced […] Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersThick DataBrick and MortarTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food 2023 food trends: pink becomes a flavor Pink ingredients on the rise include strawberry puree, sriracha ranch, dragon fruit, berry sauce, pomegranate glaze, hibiscus, sockeye salmon, poke and sumac. Supermarket Perimeter February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeverageDept. GroceryDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How the Values-Oriented Shopper Is Shaping Modern Commerce Fragmented audiences create a unique challenge for brands and retailers Product innovation is one of the most exciting aspects of the health and wellness industry—and it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Within one year, SPINS channels tracked 71,000 new brands, with 65% of them specifically within the health and wellness space. This […] Spins February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 4 min read ShoppersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsDept. Natural / OrganicData VisualizationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterDept. FreshDept. BeverageDeliveryConsumersMarketing: In StoreOwned Brands (Private Label)Trends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire following the announcement that it will be reducing the value of Clubcard reward vouchers from June 2023. The reduction will come into force after… The post Tesco infuriates shoppers as it slashes Clubcard points value appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. Written by ChargedRetail March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation aisle 3 exits the CSS business and uses proceeds to support growth in sneaker category AI powered shopping platform aisle 3 has completed the sale of its Google Comparison Shopping Site (CSS) service to Product Hero. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, other than it being all cash. The sale consolidates market share for CSS service provider Product Hero, which works with the likes of Rituals and Ikea. […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Daily QuickWit (3/17): The Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Kroger lands deal for self-driving truck deliveries Get ready because the empty truck cabs in motion are coming. Gatik, which is involved in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a multi-year commercial collaboration to transport customer orders within Kroger’s Dallas distribution network. The operations will launch in a few weeks. Under the collaboration, Gatik’s medium-duty autonomous box trucks will transport fresh, customer-favorite products from […] Written by Supermarket News March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Channel: Grocery Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Corporate Strategy Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising Owned Brands (Private Label) Albertsons Redesigns and Expands Open Nature Own Label Line Albertsons yesterday unveiled what it said was “the redesign of its Open Nature brand as the company strives to become the brand of choice for those health-conscious shoppers seeking a more balanced lifestyle. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with tasty foods made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients that […] Written by MorningNewsBeat March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked