In this fourth edition of the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, we laser focus on Retailer-owned Brand (Private Brand) and Sustainability. The Sustainability Summit is designed to bring the industry together to accelerate Sustainability, share best practices, and explore the future. Join us live and in-person to learn, network, and discuss at the Hilton Austin on
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. a Retailer-owned Brand (private label) food and beverage manufacturer in North America, announced its 2030 Environmental, Social & Governance ("ESG") goals, centered around three ESG strategic pillars: Environment & Climate; People & Communities, and Products & Operations. Additionally, the Company published its 2023 disclosures in accordance with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
UK shoppers are increasingly cooking international dishes at home to save money – and experimenting with adventurous flavors from across the globe. Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, has revealed that sales of ingredients and meal kits for a range of global cuisines have been consistently rising in the last year, as customers look for
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. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all the presentations, including executive speakers from Whole Foods, The Recycling
Customers picking up fresh Ground beef (mince) in some Tesco stores will notice a big change in how it’s packaged. Instead of the traditional tray/top wrap pack, shoppers will see two lines of beef in new pillow packs. The supermarket is trialing the new packaging, which uses 70% less plastic, on two lines: 500g
Kroger today shared that its Retailer-owned Brand Murray's Cheese Cave Aged Cheese range received numerous accolades at the American Cheese Society annual conference, bringing home five awards. Murray's operates more than 1,000 cheese counters in the Kroger Family of Stores, creating the customer experience for which Murray's has become known at its flagship Greenwich
Greensboro, NC-based grocer The Fresh Market announced this week the debut of its highly anticipated fall-themed products, which have an all-new look with the debut of new packaging that reflects the vibrant colors and flavors of the fall season. The crisp autumn air may not have yet settled in, but the specialty food retailer
Welcome to Velocity Talks a weekly interview series in which Velocity Institute President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders worldwide. This week we chat with Kevin Kennedy former with Chewy, Gamestop, Office Depot and Sports Authority If you would like to join
Topco-owned Brand Basket & Bushel is partnering with Tennis Channel and American tennis professionals to share new full-of-flavor recipes featuring fresh fruits and vegetables. The partnership also includes an opportunity for a shopper to win a vacation to the 2024 Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. Launched in 2021, Basket & Bushel
Check out the Channel! In the quest to continuously innovate, improve, and disrupt, the Velocity Institute has several exciting announcements scheduled for the remainder of the year. The team is excited to unveil the first, the Velocity Institute Youtube channel. The channel is a commitment to providing the best News, Insights, and Interviews to
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