by Bob Leonard | Jan 31, 2022 | CPG
A new survey found that 82% of grocery shoppers and 76% of pharmacy customers purchase products primarily in-store, affirming the significant role that physical stores play in two key retail verticals. The findings were from “Decoding Consumer Affinity,” a survey of...
by Bob Leonard | Oct 18, 2021 | Brand News, CPG
Whole Foods Market has issued its 10 trends for 2022 and sees plant-based foods, sustainability, and functional ingredients thriving in the coming year. The trends were developed by the retailer’s “Trends Council,” a group of more than 50 buyers and other trend...
by Tracy Collins | Jun 17, 2020 | CPG
Diageo unveiled its dazzling new North American headquarters this week in New York City, a modern space designed to bring to life the company’s purpose of “celebrating life, every day, everywhere.” In 2019 global beverage leader Diageo announced it would relocate the...
by Cristin Murray | Jul 26, 2018 | CPG
Tasting success in the U.S. market, Switzerland chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli plans a $200 million expansion of its Stratham, N.H., plant over the next four years, the Bloomberg news service reports. The plant reportedly will add lines and especially automation...
by Cristin Murray | Apr 2, 2018 | CPG
New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO), maker of the iconic Valentine’s Day conversation hearts candy Sweethearts, celebrated its 170th anniversary last year. But unless a buyer is found by May 6, the company has notified the city of Revere, Mass., it may have to...
by Cristin Murray | Sep 26, 2017 | CPG, Mergers & Acquisitions
Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn owner, Conagra Brands, Chicago, is acquiring Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLC, Mankato, Minn., maker of Angie’s Boomchickapop ready-to-eat popcorn. Angie’s Artisan Treats is owned by TPG Growth, a middle market and...
