Online grocery service GrubMarket has acquired Vernon, Calif.-based So Cal Farm Network, a purchaser and provider of farmer-identified seasonal produce. The move marks the company’s expanded West Coast produce supply chain.
Men’s Personal Care
As Father’s Day (June 17) approaches, it seems that many American dads would welcome a way to hold onto their youth as new research from Mintel reveals that one third (34%) of American dads* who use personal care products say they care about preventing the signs of aging, compared to one quarter (26%) of male personal care product users overall.
Sweeteners
A variety of sweetener options allows formulators to achieve balance between sweetness and health.
Goat Milk
Dairy goat milk and goat cheese (chèvre) continue to see slow, steady growth trends in the United States. Much of this is attributed to the higher protein and lower cholesterol levels found in the products, as well as the fact that sensitive stomachs find it easier to digest.
What’s Hot This Summer? Mintel Announces Summer Food and Drink Trends for 2018
With summer around the corner, Mintel’s global analysts predict four food and drink trends consumers can expect at parties and celebrations this sunshine season, as it publishes its 2018 Summer Food & Drink Trends.
Shopper Survey Points to Building Momentum at Lidl
A survey by Oliver Wyman indicates the discounter is improving its perception and stealing share from incumbents.
The most plant-based traditional grocer?
Weis Markets is helping customers take a step toward a healthier lifestyle with the launch of a plant-based health and wellness program called Plant Powered.
Kroger exits Raleigh-Durham market amid intense competition
The grocer plans to close 14 of its stores in the region, where it has operated since 1989. Eight of the locations will be converted to its Harris Teeter banner.
Specialty Food Sales up 12.9%, Far Outpacing all Food Sales
About two-thirds of consumers purchase specialty foods, leading the industry to $140.3 billion in retail and foodservice sales in 2017, an 11 percent increase over 2015, show the findings of the State of the Specialty Food Industry 2018 report, published by the Specialty Food Association in collaboration with Mintel.
SmartLabel Is Rapidly Taking Over the Retail Front
Industry efforts to get in front of the labeling debate with the SmartLabel initiative is both meeting consumer demand for transparency and boosting sales, prompting initiative leaders Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to launch a campaign in a bid to raise consumer awareness.