Innovation
Ikea Launches FÖRNUFTIG Air Purifier
As we spend more time indoors, the climate at home becomes an important factor for health and well-being. The FÖRNUFTIG air purifier is the first Ikea private brand product from their new product segment focusing on indoor climate. The air purifier helps to create healthier air by filtering away gases and particles. These can be pollutants, chemicals, pollen, dust and odors. The combination of a Hepa 12 filter that cleans away particles and a carbon filter that removes gases gives you an advanced and efficient air-purifying solution. For walls, floors or wherever customers may need it Every person and home
Waitrose and John Lewis introduce The Levantine Table
Waitrose is launching its biggest private brand range of 2021, inspired by the diverse and vibrant culture of the Levant, the region of the Middle East that stretches along the sunny shores of the eastern Mediterranean focussing on the cuisines of Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Turkey and Cyprus. The Levantine Table range will arrive in stores on April 12th and will include a wide spectrum of products from scratch cook ingredients such as aromatic spice blends and pastes to the convenience of prepared meat and vegetable dishes, dips, snacks and desserts. In addition, there will be a selection of
Tesco tests “Restaurant Collection” meal boxes
British retailer Tesco has announced the test launch of its private brand Tesco Finest line of premium “Restaurant Collection” meal boxes. The collection with packaging designed by branding agency Coley Porter Bell is available in three options retailing at £20 for the chicken or confit duck boxes and £25 for the ox cheek. All boxes include ingredients for the main course for two, alongside a snack and an instruction card to ensure a restaurant-quality experience at home. Key design choices include: The charcoal color of the box was chosen to denote an upmarket restaurant rather than the natural substrates used
Trader Joe’s Debuts Small Batch Vodka
When the tasting panel first tried what is now Trader Joe’s Small Batch Vodka 10X Distilled, they loved it. It is mellow, remarkably clean, crisp and smooth. This vodka is made from corn, so is gluten-free (vegan, too). But what makes it so easy to drink is first the sweet, delicious water, which is sourced from a natural limestone-filtered aquifer 1,300 feet below the distillery. The second is the distillation and filtering. This vodka is produced in small batches that are distilled ten times to remove any and all impurities, then charcoal filtered. It is higher proof than most vodkas, at
7-Eleven Brighten Up Spring With Private Brand Treats
Just in time for Spring, the largest convenience retailer 7-Eleven has introduced a seasonal collection of 7-Select private brand treats. The cookies, snacks and candies, ideal for a grab-and-go treat or to save as fun and colorful Easter basket fillers. Colorful decorated cookies, gummi candies and pretzels are available for a limited time. They include: Giant frosted shortbread cookies are available in fun shapes like a bright yellow bumble bee or pink and orange butterflies. Two varieties of mini-gummi candies: Colorful “Fly with Me” butterfly-shaped and "Blossom" flower-shaped each come in multi-flavor packs. Salty, crunchy pretzels covered in strawberry-flavored coating
Trader Joes Sweetens Life with Creamed Multi-Floral New Zealand Honey
With the popularity of sugar alternatives on the rise, honey—already a classic pantry staple—is having an extra-sweet moment in the spotlight. Trader Joe's currently offers some fantastic honey, but they haven’t offered a creamed honey in quite some time. So, when the Buyer stumbled upon an opportunity to do so, she pounced—or stung, as it were... Trader Joe’s Creamed Multi-Floral New Zealand Honey comes from bees pollinating a variety of different flowering trees, shrubs, plants, and other nectar sources. As a result, its flavor profile is a little bit floral, a little bit herbal, and a little bit earthy—kind of
Boots Reveals Collagen Private Brand Beauty Collection
Ingredient-led skincare is shaping the beauty landscape and with customers always on the hunt for the next big thing, Walgreens-owned Boots UK is paving the way with its latest private brand skincare launch. Introducing Boots Collagen – the latest innovation from Boots, offering high-performance ingredient-led skincare at an affordable price. Containing the on-trend ingredient, Collagen, which has seen a spike in interest of late, with a 1570% increase in searches for Collagen on boots.com in the last 6 months*. Available now in Boots stores and online at boots.com, the range is suitable for all skin types and includes a Day Cream
CBX Software Becomes First Supply Chain Management Company to Interface with Amfori
Supply chain management software provider CBX Software, has officially become the first supplier management software company to develop the database interface with Amfori, the leading global business association for open and sustainable trade. The interface is projected to offer key opportunities for retailers operating in the European Union that are looking for agile supply chain software, digital transformation, and "sustainable sourcing." Today, the majority of European retailers only work with Amfori BSCI compliant suppliers. This poses a challenge for many suppliers, as achieving compliant status can be quite expensive for a factory, not to mention the extended periods of time that
Trace One Launches E-Sourcing
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Giant Launches Ready-to-eat meals for a family of four
The Giant Company is now selling ready-to-eat meals for families that can be ready to pick up in 15 minutes. The private brand "All Set in a Box" meals include a main course and side dishes to feed four people. Giant said, “Most varieties are less than $5 per serving.” The meals are available 3-7 p.m. daily. Options include taco kits, eight-piece chicken meals, ribs, rotisserie chicken and chicken tenders. Customers may also choose from several sides and bread options such as mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, macaroni salad, pepper slaw, cornbread and biscuits. “While families are spending more
