Retail & FoodService
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The trend predictions are developed by Kroger’s industry-leading team of food experts including Our Brands’ product developers, chefs, buyers, culinary specialists and Kroger’s retail data science arm, 84.51º, for a well-rounded projection of what customers will be buzzing about for the upcoming year. …
Produce
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National Watermelon Promotion Board Announces Winners of 2024 Retail Merchandising Contest, Highlighting Creativity and Consumer Engagement
National Watermelon Promotion Board Produce October 25, 2024
The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) has named the winners of its annual Retail Merchandising Contest, which drew over 140 entries from retail chains, independent retailers, and commissaries across the U.S. and Canada. Now in its 16th year, the contest encouraged retailers to spotlight watermelon’s health benefits, value, and versatility through creative displays and marketing. New this year, the contest ran from June through August, aiming to capture the excitement of early summer watermelon demand. …
Deli
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The makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni are excited to announce the launch of HORMEL® Pepperoni Confetti — a bold, innovative shape that brings even more irresistible flavor to your favorite dishes. This limited-time product is set to revolutionize pizza night and elevate snacks for every occasion. …
Floral
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Hundreds of floral businesses worldwide joined together to spread joy through flowers during the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) 10th annual Petal It Forward event on October 16. This year’s initiative saw record-breaking participation, with 706 floral businesses across 49 states, Washington, D.C., and internationally in Ecuador, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and India. This marks a significant increase from last year’s 580 participants, expanding the event’s reach and impact globally. …
Bakery
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Crespel & Deiters Group, experts in functional wheat ingredients, has devised an innovative way to enhance the nutrient density of pizza, pasta and and an array of other delicious bakery products. The resistant wheat starch Lory® Starch Elara not only boosts fiber content but also supports the reduction of carbohydrates in finished products, while variants of the Lory® Protein range boost overall protein content, making pizza and pasta a healthier choice. …
Seafood
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Deliberate storytelling around the real-ness of Surimi Seafood, and embracing the name, which is associated with higher perception, is critical to moving the needle and driving demand around the world, say data experts and industry speakers at the sixth Annual Meeting hosted by the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) today. According to the year-over-year GAPP survey results, amongst attributes that drive intent to purchase, “knowing surimi seafood is made from real fish, Wild Alaska Pollock,” rose by 5 percentage points in importance amongst respondents. …
Dairy
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Elmhurst® 1925, maker of the world’s finest plant-based dairy products, announces the return of its seasonal collection of fan-favorite products: Apple Pie Spice Blend, Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer and OatNog™. These limited-edition flavors are now available for purchase as shoppers gear up for the holiday season. …
Meat & Poultry
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Cultivated meat and fish products are quickly establishing themselves as a promising alternative for consumers. The category’s growing popularity is clear in the numbers; over 50% annual growth and it is expected to be worth over $370b by 2030*. One of the key factors to realize and unlock this growth potential are technological improvements in texture and variety of meat and fish products on the market. …
