UK retailer Sainsbury’s is cutting down plastic packaging ahead of Pancake Day this year, reducing plastic packaging by 86% in its pancake mix. The move is part of the retailer’s commitment to halve plastic packaging by 2025 and is the latest seasonal celebration to have a sustainable makeover. Claire Hughes, Director of Product Innovation
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MPB Careers: The Home Depot - Senior Manager, Brand Development POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Manager, Brand Development will develop the overall direction and strategy within The Home Depot’s portfolio of Private Label Brands. You’ll help guide Private Brand development and execution from concept through launch including brand governance, packaging development, online experience, in-store creative, and
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Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of grocers Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, unveiled this week new health and sustainability goals as part of a detailed, purpose-driven strategy to enable customers to make healthier choices, create greater product transparency, eliminate waste and taking bold climate action, all in support of developing a more
[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="4.8.2" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Welcome My Private Brand Talks a weekly interview series in which I will discuss the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and private brand thought leaders from around the world. This week's episode features my conversation with Doug
[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_video src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=lKu6awghf2U&feature=youtu.be" _builder_version="4.9.0" _module_preset="default"][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. iconic beauty private brand No7, is introducing Unstoppable Together in the U.S., a multi-year campaign under which the brand will partner with organizations and individuals who are also focused on helping support women defy
San Francisco, CA-based sustainable online grocer Imperfect Foods, announced its Series D commitment will total $110M, a $15M increase from the previously-announced January commitment of $95m. The Series D round now includes two new investors, private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane and Blisce. Led by CEO Philip Behn, Imperfect Foods is a grocery delivery platform
Today, a non-profit ag & food tech incubator AgStart is announced that Raley’s, the family-owned regional grocery chain, will sponsor the Raley’s Food Lab at The Lab@AgStart incubator in Woodland, California. The Raley’s Food Lab will be a certified food facility where innovators can develop new food products, ingredients, and recipes for taste testing, sampling, and small-volume sales.
True to its proud history of innovation and customer service, South African convenience store retailer Engen has launched an exciting new private brand Quickshop & Co. Braai with all products in the range locally sourced and offering good quality at a great price. South Africans have come to expect constant innovation from South Africa’s favorite
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