Sustainability

The certification group has created a coffee advisory board to improve transparency and sustainability, making it easier for retailers to find quality suppliers for private label assortments.

The retailer's popular store-branded soda is being discontinued because of the artificial ingredients it contains.

The Phoenix-based organic grocery chain will open stores in California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Maryland, Nevada and North Carolina.

Highlights in the 2023 report include reduced emissions, curbed food waste, increased recycling communications on private label packaging and more.

Retailers are continuously looking to move towards sustainable packaging for private label product assortments, despite some roadblocks on the production side.

The virtual event will be held in October and allow Meijer to meet with suppliers in an effort to expand its sustainable private label offerings across the store.

A new report found that consumers look to the prepared food section for easy, time-saving meal options, but still want the packaging these items are served in to be eco-friendly.

James Butcher, CEO at Supply Pilot, discusses the consequences for store brands that are behind the curve with their data collection processes related to extended producer responsibility.