Innovation
7-Eleven Launches a New Way to Recharge with Replenish +
Need a little pick-me-up? 7-Eleven's new Replenish + Caffeine private brand sports drink is officially hitting shelves nationwide, just in time for shorter days and busier schedules. Available in two fruity flavors, Pineapple and Prickly Pear, Replenish + Caffeine drinks are the perfect option for customers looking to get their caffeine fix and recharge their energy. Building off the successful Replenish sports drink line, 7-Eleven's caffeinated version is made to help restore electrolytes and energy lost in exercise. Both the Pineapple and Prickly Pear flavors contain 140mg per 28oz bottle of natural caffeine extracted from green coffee beans and
Organic Garage Expands Its Kitchen Originals Brand
Organic Garage one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers and a developer of plant-based foods is excited to announce the expansion of its Retail Brand Kitchen Originals to include a Certified Organic Cantina Style Tortilla chip. The chips are made with 100% Canadian corn flour and are trans fat-free, cholesterol-free, and gluten-free. The company chose a cantina-style tortilla to differentiate itself in the market and this cantina-style tortilla is first baked then fried which minimizes the oil absorption and produces a pure and authentic flavor. The tortillas build on the already impressive lineup of private label products in the Kitchen
Trader Joes Gets Spicy with Southern African Flavors
Depending on your tolerance for heat, a good hot sauce can be one of the most versatile tools in your kitchen. Some hot sauces, however, go beyond versatility to reach indispensability. That’s certainly the case for Trader Joe’s Peri-Peri Sauce, a one-sauce-fits-all condiment that combines the welcoming heat of fermented chilies and dried chili flakes, the tangy tartness of lemon juice, and the savory splendor of garlic to create a uniquely enchanting flavor profile that genuinely goes with everything. It’s spicy, a little sour, even a little sweet, and has a smooth, creamy texture that keeps you coming back
Petco Opens its First Retail Brand Flagship for Pets in NYC
This week Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced the opening of Reddy SoHo, the first concept flagship for Reddy, Petco's premium lifestyle Retail Brand for dogs. Located at 125 Prince Street in New York City, Reddy SoHo serves as an urban basecamp for pets and pet parents looking for adventure, offering an elevated shopping experience featuring curated Reddy private brand merchandise and new, exclusive, pet-centric experiences. First launched in 2018, Reddy quickly became one of Petco's most popular brands, inspired by millennial urban pet parents looking for high-quality, innovative, functional and sustainably-made products for their pets. The brand
Waitrose launches Heston Blumenthal Lazy Mandarin Negroni
UK retail Waitrose is introducing a addition to its celebrity partnership Retail Brand Heston from Waitrose range - Lazy Mandarin Negroni. Heston’s twist on the classic Italian cocktail has the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness, and the infusion of mandarin extract creates a refreshing and fruity aftertaste. Heston Blumenthal says: “Negroni has always been my drink of choice with its acidity and bitterness creating the perfect palette cleanser. For me, the orange notes are critical for the overall flavor of a negroni and I’ll be serving mine with a twist and squeeze of mandarin peel along with a
ALDI Offers BettaF! Sh Vegan Tuna Alternatives
100% vegetable, rich in proteins and based on algae: under the name "BettaF! Sh TU-NAH", German discounters ALDI Nord and ALDI SÜD are bringing sandwiches with vegan tuna substitutes to the snack shelf at the end of October. Behind this is the startup “BettaF! Sh”, which ALDI supported as part of the “TechFounders” accelerator funding program.Tuna is one of the most widely consumed fish species in the world. As a result, many stocks are now endangered. The two founders Deniz Ficicioglu and Jacob von Manteuffel have therefore been looking for sustainable fish alternatives with their start-up "BettaF! Sh" for many years. Now they
Publix 4 Limited-Time Treats To Go Nuts Over
If you’re anything like the Publix Retail Brand team, you look forward to the surprise of limited-time private brand offerings. Whether it’s seasonally-inspired bakery treats or something else altogether, the retailer is always keeping their eyes open – looking for the latest and greatest products. Taking inspiration from some of the favorite flavors of the season, this collection of four snacks in the Publix produce department is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit; foodies of all kinds are sure to find their perfect mix. Flavors include: Sugar Cookie Flavored Cashews Gingerbread Flavored Toffee Mixed Nuts Sweet &
Whole Foods Reveals Top 10 Food Trends for 2022
Today, Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions. Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year. Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts compile trend predictions based on decades of experience and expertise in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences, as well as in-depth workshopping with emerging and existing brands. For the first
Trader Joe’s Organic Stone Ground Blue Corn Taco Shells
Normally, we try to avoid feeling blue whenever possible – we’re only human, after all – but Trader Joe’s Organic Stone Ground Blue Corn Taco Shells have us feeling blue in the best way possible. Crispy, crunchy, and with a light, toasty, nutty flavor, these Blue Corn Taco Shells offer all the same textural and structural support for at-home tacos as our original Stone Ground Yellow Taco Shells, but do so while sporting an alluring, azure hue. If you’re feeling up for tacos, we humbly suggest that you try feeling blue, too! Each box contains 12 ready-to-eat and ready-to-fill-to-your-heart’s-content
Walgreens Emphasizes Innovation in Product Development
Walgreens is leveraging Retail Brands product development to drive innovation across its widespread omnichannel business. “Our product development group looks at all the pieces on a regular basis, including trends and insights, with customer research on unmet needs,” said Andrea Collaro, Senior Director, Brand Management/Product Development, Private Label Health & Wellness, Walgreens Boots Alliance. Collaro outlined her perspective in a session at the Velocity Institute (RBI) Innovation Summit. The giant drug store chain pursues a range of online shopping strategies, from delivery to pickup. “Our own brand assortment crosses thousands of items,” she said. “ We continue to expand
