The Private Label Manufacturer’s Association (PLMA) is preparing for its annual Private Label Trade Show, set for Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. The show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,000 booths and 1,900 exhibitors. In addition, more than 100 new booths have been added to the show floor, after increasing in number […]
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Food Club Celebrates Feeding America Partnership With *NSYNC’s Bass
Food Club and brand partner Feeding America have teamed up with Lance Bass – a multi-platinum Grammy winner of boy band *NSYNC – to amplify their partnership with an appearance Oct. 31 on NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” During the segment, Bass will highlight the partnership between the two brands. This effort coincides with Food […]
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AWG Promotes Private Label Brands Amid Economic Pressures
As shifting economic factors and changes to benefits place increasing strains on family budgets, Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) is reinforcing its commitment to its legacy private brands, Always Save and Best Choice. The brands provide an option for shoppers seeking relief from rising grocery prices, enabling them to find quality and savings at AWG […]
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AWG Brands Unveils 35 Products To Boost Holiday Sales
Ahead of the holiday season, AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has expanded its portfolio with 35 new products from Always Save, Best Choice and Superior Selections by Best Choice. The launch includes grocery and household items aimed at helping AWG member retailers increase sales and offer value to […]
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Food Club Hosts Boy Band Bake-Off To Celebrate 80 Years
As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, Topco’s Food Club brand recently held a Boy Band Bake-Off featuring Lance Bass – multi-platinum Grammy winner of boy band *NSYNC – and A.J. McLean – member of the eight-time Grammy-nominated music group Backstreet Boys. The bake-off challenged Bass and McLean to use Food Club ingredients to bake […]
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Amazon Introduces Grocery Private Label Brand
Amazon has launched Amazon Grocery, a private label brand featuring more than 1,000 food items rated four stars or above. The brand unites Amazon’s customer favorite Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly brands into one grocery essentials collection, available at Amazon Fresh stores and Amazon.com. Items range from milk, olive oil and fresh produce to meat […]
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Walmart Eliminating Synthetic Dyes Across All Private Label Products
Walmart U.S. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and the use of an additional 30 ingredients, including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes from its private brand food products. The change, which includes all Walmart U.S. food private brands such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed and bettergoods, is in line with evolving customer preferences and supports […]
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The Kroger Co. Introduces Simple Truth Protein Product Line
The Kroger Co. has launched Simple Truth Protein products, a new line that includes more than 80 protein-packed affordable meals and snacks that are free from unwanted ingredients, such as artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. “Simple Truth Protein is Kroger’s largest product expansion for the brand yet, designed to support customers who are prioritizing wellness […]