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PLMA Cancels January Trade Show in Chicago
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has canceled its January 30- February 1, 2022, Private Label Trade Show in Chicago due to the debilitating effects of COVID-19 on business travel. It is the second cancellation of the show, which was originally to be held last month. The decision comes a month after PLMA said its Amsterdam trade show the World of Private Label would be moved from Dec. 14-15 to next summer out of COVID-19 safety concerns. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the trade association has been forced to cancel its U.S. and European trade shows in 2020
Berner Food & Beverage Names New Leadership
Berner Food and Beverage LLC, Retail Brand and contract manufacturing supplier of food and beverage products, recently introduced several new members of the company’s leadership team. Kelly Diamond, formerly Vice President of Operations has been named Chief Operations Officer. David Dunavant has also joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Shelia Kolden has joined as Director of Procurement, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). “Please join us in congratulating Kelly Diamond on her promotion to COO and welcoming David Dunavant as CFO and Shelia Kolden as our new Director of Procurement and S&OP,” said Kurt Seagrist, Chief Executive
Christopher Durham featured on Beyond the Shelf Podcast
Take a few moments and listen to this podcast interview Scott Curry of Chefs Best conducted with our president Christopher Durham on the Beyond the Shelf podcast What’s next for the private label industry with Christopher Durham of Velocity Institute The growing popularity and success of the private label industry are changing the way that shoppers view grocery stores. This week on Beyond the Shelf, we spoke with the President of the Velocity Institute, Christopher Durham, who gave us some invaluable insights into the world of private brands/private labels/store brands. In our interview, he shared how the past two years
Publix Celebrates with Swag
Are you searching for the perfect gift for the Publix fan in your life? The iconic grocer has launched the Publix Company Store with a wide variety of Publix-branded items and trendy merchandise that customers can purchase online and have shipped anywhere in the United States. From drinkware and watches to chicken tender lapel pins and other accessories,. Check out a few new arrivals as well as some of our classic favorites below. They’re sure to be the “ultimate” must-have gifts for any Publix fan. New Arrivals: Shoe Charms for Foam Clogs These Publix-inspired charms are perfect for those who enjoy decorating their favorite comfy kicks.
Surviving the Cost Crisis a Free Webinar
Surviving the Cost Crisis Free Webinar on Friday, December 3, 11:00 CET Global Food Inflation In June 2021 the International Private Label Consult (IPLC) team held an online seminar on the topic of food inflation attended by 160 industry professionals, primarily manufacturers from around the world. When surveyed, 100% of companies told IPLC that they had taken cost increases across all of their key inputs in the previous 6 months, including food ingredients, packaging, energy, transport, and labor. Grocery retailers are facing a tsunami of cost increase requests currently thanks to rising costs of ingredients, packaging, energy, transport, and
Juan De Paoli Now Leads Retail Brands at Kroger
As of this month, Juan De Paoli is the VP of Our Brands at the nation’s largest traditional grocer Kroger. Depaoli takes the helm of Retail Brands at the grocer after his departure from Ahold Delhaize USA a little more than a year ago. Depaoli became the SVP of private brands for Retail Business Services the shared services division of Ahold Delhaize after the merger of the two retailers in 2016. Prior to the merger De Paoli held the role of senior vice president of brand management and own brands at Ahold USA He most recently served as VP
M&S Invests In Nobody’s Child As ‘Brands At M&S’ Strategy Gains Momentum
Following a positive first year of working together, British retailer M&S is evolving its partnership with Nobody’s Child by investing in the eco-conscious, affordable fashion brand - starting with a c. 25% stake. Nobody’s Child will continue to operate independently but with the opportunity to utilize M&S’s investment and infrastructure to scale the business. In addition to being an exciting investment opportunity, M&S will benefit from the agility of Nobody’s Child, including the brand’s focus on near-sourcing supply, which has previously been identified as a growth opportunity. As the partnership evolves there will be further opportunities for
Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence Welcomes Three New Board Members
Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) has elected three new members to its board of directors. At the group’s annual meeting on November 4, Sheila Dy Juanco, Albertson’s; Lisa Eatherton, John B. Sanfilippo & Son; and Phyllis Johnson, Catalina were elected to serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2022. “WISE is thrilled to officially welcome these three amazing women to our board of directors,” quotes Jen Linke, WISE Chair. “Phyllis and Lisa are familiar with our board having been volunteers and integral contributors to the first year of our WISE Junior Board. Sheila’s extensive experience in R&D compliance is
TreeHouse Explores Strategic Options – SALE?
Private Brand manufacturer TreeHouse Foods said on Monday during its Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call that it was “Exploring Strategic Alternatives” including a sale of the company or divestment of a unit, months after hedge-fund activist investor Jana Partners pushed for changes saying the manufacturer was undervalued. TreeHouse Foods reported third-quarter GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $0.12 compared to earnings of $0.20 for the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations1 was $0.46 in the third quarter of 2021 compared to $0.71 in the third quarter of 2020. "Building on the
Kroger to Sell Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Brand Range
Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond announced today a strategic collaboration to directly offer Kroger customers an extensive selection of home goods and baby products carried by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. through Kroger.com as well as a small-scale physical store pilot at select Kroger Family of Companies stores beginning in 2022. “Kroger is a leader in fresh food and innovation,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “Every day, we look for new and differentiated ways and experiences to meet our customers evolving needs and elevate and celebrate the moments that matter most to our customers. As an
