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Spartan Nash – Manager, Product Development

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Spartan Nash – Manager, Product Development2021-12-15T20:02:48-05:00

10 Key Takeaways from the My Private Brand Sustainability Summit

Sustainability has a crucial role to play in Private Brands, and it’s important for retail brand owners to establish strategies to make progress. That was a central point from the inaugural My Private Brand Virtual Sustainability Summit held late last week. Live speaker presentations focused on how sustainability drives loyalty, differentiation and profitability — and

10 Key Takeaways from the My Private Brand Sustainability Summit2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Whole Foods Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

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Whole Foods Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 20212021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

7-Eleven Energizes With Triton Private Brand Energy Drink

7‑Eleven is on a bit of a private brand beverage binge. In the last two years, the Texas-based convenience retailer has introduced energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk, and cold-pressed juices. The latest to join the portfolio is Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers' desire for a sugar-free

7-Eleven Energizes With Triton Private Brand Energy Drink2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Uline – Private Label Art Director

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Uline – Private Label Art Director2021-12-15T20:02:50-05:00

Snacking Takes off During the Pandemic, New CVS Pharmacy Survey Reveals

A new survey from CVS Pharmacy released today found that two-thirds of American adults (66%) are snacking at home more, and nearly three in five (59%) are choosing better-for-you snacks and meal solutions more often than they would have prior to the pandemic. In response to the survey, which was conducted online by The Harris

Snacking Takes off During the Pandemic, New CVS Pharmacy Survey Reveals2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Waitrose Innovates with Italian Guanciale and ‘Nduja

This month, grocer Waitrose is launching two new private brand chilled continental meats from Italy - Guanciale and ‘Nduja. Waitrose is the only UK supermarket to offer these private brand Italian meats, which have been developed to meet increased demand over the summer for authentic, specialty ingredients and continental meats in particular. Guanciale, deriving from

Waitrose Innovates with Italian Guanciale and ‘Nduja2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Kroger’s Simple Truth Launches Emerge Chick’n and 50+ Plant Based New Items

Kroger today announced the expansion of its private brand Simple Truth Plant Based collection, unveiling more than 50 new, fresh plant-based foods including non-dairy cheeses, oat milk ice cream, and Emerge fresh chicken-less patties and grinds. Kroger's Simple Truth Plant Based collection launched with more than 20 products last September, featuring vegan chocolate chip cookie

Kroger’s Simple Truth Launches Emerge Chick’n and 50+ Plant Based New Items2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Hy-Vee Gives Back With Private Brand Cereal

Minnesota Vikings fans can now enjoy breakfast with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Vikings. Midwestern grocer Hy-Vee, Inc. announced this week that its new private brand cereal created in partnership with Cousins and the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation will begin appearing on store shelves across the state of Minnesota beginning Oct. 15. The

Hy-Vee Gives Back With Private Brand Cereal2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

Albert Heijn Doubles Private Brand Vegetarian Assortment

Dutch grocer Albert Heijn is responding to the increasing number of flexitarians and is expanding the choice for vegetarian, vegan, and vegetable products by doubling the range. Albert Heijn already has the largest choice in vegetarian and vegan but is seeing customer demand for these products increase further. That is why Albert Heijn is adding

Albert Heijn Doubles Private Brand Vegetarian Assortment2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

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