Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The summit, held June 28, was an opportunity for diverse private label manufacturers to present new and trending products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Suppliers selected to join the portfolio are
Key Responsibilities: Stewards Private Brand vendor item onboarding and enrichment activity and supports the team to execute on behalf of a vendor where needed. Manages all efforts associated with the health and experience of Private Brand items once onboarded, optimizing efforts to drive consistency, conversion, and brand voice. Supports the leadership team in creating
The Sustainability Summit 2023 is coming up fast, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations,
German retailer Edeka has partnered with non-profit organization DKMS to launch the limited-edition Retailer-owned Brand (private brand) All in Fruits 'Mund auf!' smoothie. The goal of the release is to encourage shoppers to participate in stem cell donation. Edeka will donate 10¢ from the sales of each bottle to DKMS to support the registration
Olives truly are one of the most fascinating fruits on the planet. Depending on the variety, they can have a nearly endless flavor, ranging from peppery to nutty, grassy to tart, and everything in between. Some varieties, like Chalkidiki olives from Greece, have a buttery, savory flavor and firm texture that some describe as
The Sustainability Summit 2023 is getting closer by the day, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the
To help customers to get more adventurous in the kitchen, without breaking the bank, UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a new 132-product strong scratch-cooking Retailer-owned brand range Cook by Asda. According to research, over half of UK home cooks enjoy experimenting with new cooking trends and ingredients, however, one in five
The challenges posed by plastic waste are well documented. Products can accumulate in landfills, pollute our oceans and landscapes, harm marine life, and degrade ecosystems. Inconsistent methods of recyclability make the problem worse by increasing waste volume and demoralizing those trying to do the right thing. “We’re not standing by. As the nation’s (Canada’s)
The Sustainability Summit 2023 is a month away, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations including
The number of Retailer-owned Brand products in the shopping basket has increased for the third year in a row. Dutch grocer Albert Heijn shares this on the eve of the new campaign “Better in own brand. And you notice that.” which started today. Ahold Delhaize-owned Albert Heijn shows customers that they can choose
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