Retail Strategy 2026: Balancing Health Goals and Budgets
The latest Consumer Digest from 84.51° highlights a dual priority for the coming year: health and frugality. In 2026, consumers … Read More
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Amapola Market: 3 Years of Consistent Masa Pricing
Amapola Market, the beloved Southern California institution known for crafting the region’s most iconic holiday masa, as well as an … Read More
Record Year for Butter: Historic Highs in 2024
According to new USDA data released by the International Dairy Foods Association, U.S. per-capita dairy consumption reached near-historic highs in … Read More
No SNAP-Only Discounts: Retailers Warned by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a reminder to food retailers regarding the SNAP … Read More
New Global Pavilions Feature Private Label Brands
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) 2025 trade show, called “Store Brands Marketplace,” which runs from November 16–18 in Chicago, … Read More
Food Industry: Highlights of 2025
2025 has been a landmark year for the food and beverage industry. Some of the most relevant news that took … Read More
What Are Hispanics Buying at Convenience Stores?
Convenience stores (C-stores) are seeing an uptick in frequent visits, a trend significantly driven by the Hispanic population, who are … Read More
The Fight for Fresh: Global Produce & Floral Show 2025
Anaheim, California, connected more than 20,000 attendees across the fresh produce and floral supply chain, with 1,100+ exhibitors and decision-makers from over 70 countries during … Read More
Walmart Partners with OpenAI for AI Shopping
Walmart announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will start with allowing customers and members to soon shop Walmart through … Read More
FMI: Grocers’ New Role in Deli-Prepared Foods
FMI – The Food Industry Association released The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025 report, revealing a significant shift in … Read More