Dan Ochwat

Dan Ochwat

Executive Editor

Author Profile

Dan Ochwat is the executive editor of Store Brands magazine, part of the EnsembleIQ network of publications. He's been involved in writing and editing for retail-based trades for nearly two decades, formerly as the editor of Shopper Marketing magazine, and as a writer for Path to Purchase IQ, publications that cover national brand consumer goods marketing and news.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

6/3/2021
Meijer predicts a strong asparagus season
The Michigan-based grocer benefitted from a strong local harvest and saw sales double last week of the produce, expects to sell more than 2 million pounds this summer.

Dan Ochwat
6/3/2021
Nut snacks producer pledges to save bee colonies
Flagstone Foods, a leader in private brand nut snacks, said it will source 100% of its almonds from bee-friendly farms and has introduced an initiative to do its part to improve the bee population that is crucial to nut-snack production.

Dan Ochwat
6/2/2021
PLMA revamps online site
The Private Label Manufacturers Association introduced a new home website that includes new features like member press releases and a way to directly sign up and become a member.

Dan Ochwat
6/2/2021
Amazon Prime Day scheduled for June 21, 22
The shopping event returns to the summer after a fall event last year that generated around $10 billion in sales.

Dan Ochwat
6/2/2021
Hofmann Sausage adds relish to its condiments business
The sausage and hot dog producer has developed three flavors of relish.

Dan Ochwat
6/1/2021
3 more owned brands debut at Bed Bath & Beyond
The July rollouts join three spring launches, totaling six new private brands in five months.

Dan Ochwat
6/1/2021
Post acquires TreeHouse cereal business
Post Holdings acquired the private label leader’s ready-to-eat cereal business for $85 million; the two companies attempted a deal two years ago but was halted by FTC.

Dan Ochwat
6/1/2021
Walmart selects 8th annual Open Call finalists
The retailer has invited more than 1,000 entrepreneurs to attend the June 30 virtual pitch day for a chance to get a product on shelves or a private brand partnership.

Dan Ochwat
6/1/2021
Sam’s Club revs up sampling with Member’s Mark food truck
The club store is bringing back sampling at its locations, including the Taste & Tips program and a food truck dedicated to Member’s Mark summer eats and treats.

Dan Ochwat
6/1/2021
Walmart launches exclusive McClaren Farms Beef products
The Angus beef products are the first to launch from an Angus beef supply chain the retailer initiated two years ago.

Dan Ochwat