Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain
The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.
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Unloved brands offloaded by Big Food are a tasty snack for startups, PE firms
Castoffs from Conagra, Campbell’s and other companies are thriving under private owners who can devote more energy to innovation and growth.
Number Sense: Major grocers see identical-store sales growth wither away
The nation’s largest supermarket operators have all struggled to maintain momentum over the past few quarters, underscoring the tough conditions the industry is facing.
Dairy checkoff introduces new campaigns
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is activating "We Are Family" and "First 1,000 Days" through the fall. While the programs reach consumers at different moments, both are designed to…
Co-op set to launch q-commerce supplier insight platform
Co-op Catalyst, a dedicated analytics platform designed to accelerate quick commerce category growth, will be introduced by the convenience retailer following a partnership with…
Return fraud: one in three does it, almost all get away with it
More than a third of consumers say they sometimes take advantage of return policies. British shoppers (37%) are particularly prone to doing so, while a quarter of Germans have…
Compaxo Groep buys Dutch meat peers
Compaxo Group has announced plans to snap up fellow Dutch meat producers Gepo Vleeswaren and Kroon Vleeswarenfabriek Zwaagwesteinde. The post Compaxo Groep buys Dutch meat peers…
JBS embraces protein trend with branch-out of Genu-in subsidiary
Meat giant JBS is taking advantage of the rising demand for protein by creating a new business for its Genu-in subsidiary in Brazil. The post JBS embraces protein trend with…
Cargo Shipping Costs Increase As Rhine Water Levels Fall
Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany have fallen again in the past week after dry weather, the country’s inland navigation agency said.
Mud Jeans makes fresh start under new ownership
The bankrupt Dutch sustainable jeans brand Mud Jeans has found a buyer: entrepreneur Nick de Ronde Bresser, who also relaunched the bankrupt shoe brand Van Lier last year.
European confectioner Loacker invests in alt-chocolate firm
Italian confectionary major Loacker has backed the Danish alternative chocolate start-up Endless Food Co. as part of its new investment arm. The post European confectioner Loacker…
Inside TikTok Shop’s push to make ecommerce more human
TikTok Shop UK boss Jan Wilk says live selling, founder-led content and discovery are reshaping how brands reach shoppers. With 300,000 UK small businesses now on the platform and…