This week’s commitments range from a $1M Meals on Wheels pledge to World Food Day campaigns and holiday round-ups.
Category: National
Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Research, National, News
NGA, NIQ Partner On Consumer Insights Toolkit, Student Competition For Independent Grocers
The toolkit will connect NGA members with NIQ subject matter experts on data, analytics and consumer trends.
Posted inNational, Association News, Independent Store News
NGA Show 2027 Schedule Puts AI, Food Safety And Succession Planning On The Agenda
The NGA Show 2027 schedule is live, with sessions on AI, food safety and succession planning Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
U.S. E-Grocery Sales Climb 21% In Q3, Capture Record Share
The share of U.S. households that have ever bought groceries online ended the quarter at 81 percent.
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, National, Suppliers
Timberlake, Biel Join Protein Soda Brand Proda As Co-Founders
The goal is to take Proda into grocery, club and direct-to-consumer channels nationwide.
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, National
NACS Show Attendance Tops 25,000 For Third Consecutive Year
The attendee count was up by more than 400 vs. last year and the second-highest total in the show’s history.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Marketing News, National, Suppliers
Bayer To Relaunch Alka-Seltzer Plus As Alka-Seltzer Cold
In addition to the new name, the company said it is offering lower-priced entry sizes.
Posted inMarketing News, Aldi, Lidl, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Suppliers
Grocers Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals As Butterball Survey Shows Traditions Holding Firm
Butterball found that consumers are most looking forward to spending time with family, followed by the food and relaxing.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers
M&M’s, Marvel Team Up For Limited-Edition Mash-Up Packs
The packs feature the M&M’s Spokescandies dressed as Marvel characters.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, Private Label Brands
The Grocery Trip Starts Long Before Shoppers Enter The Store
Many consumers are pre-planning their trips with activities like reviewing promotions, comparing prices among retailers, checking loyalty offers and considering a private label alternative.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Supply Chain News, Sustainability News
IFPA’s Burns Calls For Collective Action In State Of Industry Keynote
“The future of fresh will not be shaped by one company, one country or one idea. It will be shaped by all of us,” she said.
Posted inBakery News, National, New Products
Sara Lee, Mike’s Hot Honey Team Up On Limited-Time Half Loaf For The Bread Aisle
Bimbo Bakeries USA’s Sara Lee brand partners with Mike’s Hot Honey on a limited-time 12-ounce half loaf at a $2.69 SRP, now shipping to grocery retailers nationwide.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National
Sprouts Farmers Market Joins Shipt Marketplace For Same-Day Delivery
Shipt is offering eligible new members four months of membership at 99 cents per month, which the company said is a first.
Posted inMarketing News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Kraft Natural Cheese Teases New Flavors With Clip-On ‘Pocket Parm’
The miniature version, offered in L.A. and Orlando, offers a taste of three new flavors ahead of their full-size nationwide debut in January.
Posted inInternational Foods, Deli News, National, News, Organic Natural, Store News, Suppliers
Mezete Expands U.S. Distribution With Several Grocers
New placements include Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle’s Market District, Heinen’s, Market of Choice, Earth Fare and Associated Food Stores.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Krusteaz Debuts Pancake Pause Box To Promote Phone-Free Breakfasts
Available exclusively online, each box comes with a year’s worth of Krusteaz Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix.
Expert Article
Non-Food For Thought: Owning The Holiday Occasion
By Craig Grayson, Vice President Merchandising & Marketing, Imperial Distributors Inc. The holiday season has evolved beyond a defined period of gift buying, decorating and seasonal shopping. For today’s consumer, it is a series of interconnected occasions (entertaining, gifting, baking, decorating, celebrating and preparing for family and friends), all taking place against a backdrop of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Suppliers
Wonderful Pistachios’ 2nd Josh Allen Campaign Debuts Oct. 12
Allen’s family owns a farm that grows pistachios that are sold to Wonderful Pistachios.
Posted inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Food Service News, National
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, News, Store News
Weekly Giving Report Features Market Street, Publix, Aldi, Weis Markets, Food Lion
This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.