According to a press release from Green America and the Environmental Investigation Agency Trader Joe’s ranks poorly among U.S. grocery stores when it comes to both ethical chocolate (in terms of child labor and deforestation concerns) and super-pollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used as refrigerants. A new push by the groups tackles both issues in a bid
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]For Williams-Sonoma, and their customers, the arrival of the holidays means the return of their signature private brand holiday confections. Packaged in vintage-inspired tins, the Williams-Sonoma confections are often listed as top sellers at year’s end. The collectible tins have been
TreeHouse Foods announced today that it has published its 2020 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, which builds on the private brand manufacturer's previous Sustainability reports, and highlights their accomplishments and the ways in which it is enabling progress and sustainable growth in the communities it serves. The report also addresses TreeHouse's goals for the
British retailer Tesco has removed over 20 million pieces of plastic from this year’s Christmas private brand range. Crackers, lights, cards, and puddings (desserts) have all been produced using less single-use plastic: Tesco’s private brand crackers are plastic-free for the first time – they will include non-plastic presents and are now sold without plastic in
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.7.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.7.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.7.6" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.7.6" _module_preset="default"]This post was originally published on Walmart's official blog by William White, Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S. Every day, we welcome shoppers of diverse backgrounds and walks of life into our stores and clubs. Not only do we want shoppers to feel safe and comfortable
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[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.7.6" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||0px|||"]Don't miss out on the best price to enter The Vertex Awards. Now in its 8th year, The Vertex Awards exists as a way to celebrate innovation and honor excellence in private brand packaging design around the globe. The Vertex
San Diego, California based pet retailer Petco is helping pet owners celebrate the holidays with three different matching pajama sets for adults ($22), children ($18), and dogs ($15) in their Holiday Tails private brand winter collection. The festive designs include snowflake, red and black tartan, and a multi-colored holiday-themed set with candy canes, gingerbread men,
Late last week Amazon announced that it will ban certain toxic chemicals and plastics in the food packaging materials used for its Amazon Kitchen private brand. Toxic chemicals PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), phthalates, BPA (bisphenol A) and other bisphenols, and the plastics polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), and expanded polystyrene (EPS) are now restricted in certain
Mitchell Madoff, Vice President Exclusive Brands at Whole Foods Market This post comes from Mitchell Madoff, Vice President Exclusive Brands at Whole Foods Market it was originally published on Linkedin. At Whole Foods Market, we know our customers care about where their food comes from and how it’s grown. We want customers to
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