Supply Chain
Trade, logistics, commodities and the movement of food.
Revisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?
Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.
How CPGs can weather an incoming food packaging storm
Every decision, from pricing to packaging design, needs to reflect how people shop now, writes John Broderick.
Brewers can use kosher certifications to win vegan, vegetarian consumers
Labeling items for kosher standards, such as avoiding shellfish and dairy, could also benefit those with dietary restrictions and allergies, writes Moshe Elefant, rabbi and chief operating officer of OU Kosher.
Jack Daniel’s owner sees Canada sales plunge 62% amid boycott of US booze
Brown-Forman said fallout from the Trump Administration’s trade policies has had a “significant impact” on earnings, with the majority of retailers in the country still refusing to stock alcohol from the United States.
Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth
Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales.
Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition
The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.
Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay
The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.
Celsius bolsters C-suite with brand and creative officer roles
The energy drink maker's CEO said the appointments will help grow its namesake beverage, plus the recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar, "from big brands into mega brands.".
Stop & Shop to close 7 e-commerce warerooms
The grocer expects to offer “an even better omnichannel customer experience” after shuttering the facilities, according to a spokesperson.
Walmart expands 10% grocery discount for its workers
Extending its holiday food discount to year-round stemmed from employee requests for simpler, more accessible perks, the retailer said.
SpartanNash names new marketing exec for private brands
Jason Ulichnie brings decades of store brand experience from Walmart, Schnuck Markets and Southeastern Grocers to the company.
7 grocery players’ major executive changes in July
Ahold Delhaize and Aldi both made changes to their C-Suites, and Walmart tapped a top Instacart leader for a role focused on AI.
Stop & Shop names new operations executive
The Ahold Delhaize banner named long-time employee Bob Yager to the EVP role as it focuses on steady improvement in the competitive Northeast region.
Tariffs shake up global spice market
The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing.
Is the tide shifting for grocery private brands?
While the frequency with which people buy store brands over name ones has softened recently, private labels remain a key driver for grocers, Dunnhumby found.
