IRI, Kantar team to help CPG companies
IRI and Kantar are joining forces to help consumer packaged goods companies measure and optimize their marketing programs for both short-term sales gains and long-term brand health.
Supplier News
Pepsi Café beverage to debut next April
Pepsi is brewing something up for 2020 that will awaken taste buds of cola lovers and coffee fanatics across the country. Pepsi announced Pepsi Café, a delicious new beverage debuting in the U.S.
E. & J. Gallo agrees to modify agreement with Constellation
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced Thursday that it has agreed to modify its agreement with Constellation Brands announced on April 3, 2019, for the purchase of a portfolio of wine brands, along with six winemaking facilities located in California, Washington, and New York.
Nestlé makes strategic move to create global leader in ice cream
Nestlé announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri, an ice cream-focused joint venture Nestlé created in 2016 with PAI Partners, for a transaction value of USD $4 billion.
Vet’s beard honored as ‘Best in America’ by Wahl
STERLING, Ill. – Zack Brown’s beard now wears the badge of ‘Best in America’ and he owns the title of Wahl Man of the Year. Each year Wahl’s mobile barbershop visits the Top 10 Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America in search of the nation’s most winning whiskers.
RB forms recycling initiative in partnership with TerraCycle
RB has kicked-off their Healthy You, Healthy Planet recycling initiative by partnering with international recycling leader TerraCycle.
SheaMoisture unveils Cannabis & Ginseng hair care collection
SheaMoisture’s is introducing its new Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil Lush Length collection, that is said to work to condition and strengthen hair, while preventing breakage, improving hair and scalp health, and enhancing the appearance of fullness.
Frito-Lay and Feed the Children team up
For the second year, a partnership between Frito-Lay and Feed the Children will provide El Paso families, pre-identified by Destiny Family Christian Center, with enough food and daily essentials to supplement meals for a week. The event kicks off Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m.
UrthLeaf polls customers on benefits of CBD use for pain and anxiety
UrthLeaf recently explored the wide-ranging benefits of CBD use by asking its customers to weigh in on their experiences.
Snickers permanently rolls out white chocolate variety
The Snickers Brand reintroduced on Monday a favorite twist on their iconic chocolate bar with Snickers White. Snickers White features the same delicious ingredients of the beloved bar—including the same peanuts, nougat and caramel—but fully covered in rich, white chocolate.
Bluebird Botanicals earns B Corp certification
Bluebird Botanicals, a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality hemp extracts, CBD oils and topicals, announced Friday that they have officially become a Certified B Corporation.
Unilever announces changes to leadership team
Unilever announced on Friday a number of changes to the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE) team. Amanda Sourry, president, Unilever North America, has decided to retire from the company after more than 30 years of service to pursue new opportunities.
Jelly Belly blasts off with new Star Wars packaging
Jelly Belly is presenting a new look for packages of Jelly Belly jelly beans inspired by the epic Star Wars saga. The collection is available now just in time for holiday shopping and for fans eagerly anticipating the final installment in the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Two 2.
World’s smallest toy and candy store from Brand Vending Products
Brand Vending Products, a leader and pioneer in the toy and vending industry, has just released the world’s smallest toy and candy tower vending machines.
L’Oréal Paris celebrates Women of Worth with gala
L’Oréal Paris celebrated 10 extraordinary women who are championing a breadth of social causes at the 14th annual L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth gala this week.
TABS named a best-in-class vendor in POI’s 2019 TPx Vendor Panorama report
TABS Analytics continues to rank among the top of vendors supporting trade promotion and loyalty programs, according to the Promotion Optimization Institute‘s 2019 TPx Vendor Panorama report. 2019 marks the 4th year in a row that TABS has been included as a best-in-class vendor.