British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a three-year collaboration with agri-tech start up AgriSound, designed to help farmers better manage pollinators and increase crop yields. The collaboration will see two M&S Select Farms, Plumford in Kent and G’s Growers in Cambridgeshire, install in-field sensors for three years, allowing them to track the number
Kansas City Chiefs fans can now enjoy breakfast with tight-end Travis Kelce. Midwestern grocer Hy-Vee announces today that its exclusive new cereal created in partnership with Kelce and the 87 & Running Foundation will begin appearing on store shelves in the Kansas City area beginning Saturday, Aug 13.The Hy-Vee private brand cereal — Kelce’s Krunch
As the economy continues to be a challenge shoppers are consumers looking for better values, multinational grocer Ahold Delhaize — parent of Food Lion, Albert Heijn, Giant, Stop & Shop and more — is stocking up on lower-priced products for cost-conscious shoppers. Frans Muller, the retailer’s president and CEO, spoke to these efforts in a
Trader Joe’s has taken Chili Crisp to the next level with its new Crunchy Jalapeño Lime & Onion takes everything wonderful about our Crunchy Chili Onion to exhilarating new levels. Its resounding crunch and splendid notes of garlic, spice, and citrus make it a natural companion to seafood tacos, turkey burgers, or a freshly grilled
Dehydrated and seasoned crickets to enjoy as a snack or topping are the latest novelty in the Portugal Bugs range available at Continente stores in the Food Lab corner. Tasty Crickets with Sea Salt (RPP €4.49), Thyme and Pepper (RPP €4.49), and Tomato and Oregano (RPP €4.49) are the three new dehydrated crickets available. Produced
TreeHouse Foods today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell a significant portion of its Meal Preparation business (the "Divested Business") to Investindustrial for $950 million. "Today's announcement reflects the Board of Director's unanimous determination that divesting a significant portion of the Meal Preparation business for $950 million will deliver greater
In this third edition of our Sustainability Summit, we laser focus on Private Brand/Own 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 Westin Cincinnati on October 18-19,
Perrigo today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2022. All comparisons are against the prior year's fiscal second quarter unless otherwise noted. President and CEO, Murray S. Kessler commented, "This was a truly remarkable quarter for the Perrigo team. During the quarter: we closed the HRA transaction, closed on $2.6 billion
At the Wegmans Organic Farm and Orchard in Canandaigua, New York, the grocer is committed to growing organically, and that extends beyond the fruit and vegetables they grow to include the more than 30 varieties of flowers that make up our farm floral program. Each year, the flowers grown at the Wegmans organic farm
Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), which recently merged with The NPD Group , today released new insights about food inflation and its impact on consumer shopping behavior. The insights leverage the latest point-of-sale data for July 2022 and include data covering all U.S. food channels, including e-commerce. July’s data shows that prices of consumer goods remain
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