Archives for June 20, 2018

SnackNation acquires EdgiLife, Love with Food

Snack delivery firm SnackNation has acquired EdgiLife, the consumer insights and data analytics company behind Love With Food, one of the nation's largest direct-to-consumer snack subscription services, for an undisclosed sum.

FDA to seek a 'sensible solution' to labeling sugars on pure honey, maple syrup products

Following a strong backlash from consumers and industry on a proposal to label sugars on the label of a jar of honey or pure maple syrup as 'added sugars', the US FDA has announced it will “swiftly formulate a revised approach”.

Innovative plant-based food options outperform traditional staples, Nielsen finds

Plant-based food options continue to win over Americans’ share of stomach and wallets accounting for nearly 20% of food and beverage dollars spent last year, according to a new report by Nielsen.

Lidl's offer is resonating with Hispanic shoppers

Center store 'not a big driver of Lidl’s impact,' says Catalina study: 'Produce, meat, and seafood attract shoppers to Lidl stores'

A new study* exploring how local food retailers are impacted when Lidl sets up shop in a new neighborhood, shows that 60% of the sales declines experienced by competitors came from just three departments: produce, beer and wine.

What Sprite did right: How the brand is thriving in a challenging CSD market

Kantar Worldpanel highlights Sprite as a ‘top performer’ in its global rankings of the most chosen consumer brands, on the basis of its worldwide penetration and number of interactions with consumers. So what has Sprite done right in a shaky market for...

Seaboard Triumph Foods set to boost production at Iowa facility

US pork producer Seaboard Triumph Foods is set to begin second-shift processing at its plant in Sioux City, Iowa.