Industry

ALD IPA could be in stores soon

BrewDog and Aldi UK continued a Twitter stunt but the Aldi-inspired beer looks to be happening
Lowe’s will strut its home goods at New York Fashion Week

Home improvement chain will have fashion designers curate home decor pieces available at the retailer, including exclusive items, as part of their runway shows
Lidl US to open 50 more stores by end of 2021

The expansion — part of a $500 million investment in the company’s U.S. footprint — will raise the value chain's U.S. store count over 150
FMI to hold virtual food safety event

The virtual SQF Global Summit will take place Oct. 27-29 and be organized by the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI — The Food Industry Association
Lidl US chairman Roman Heini resigns

Heini is leaving for personal reasons, retailer will continue to expand in the United States, per its statement
Peggy Davies resigns as WISE board chair

Davies founded the diversity and inclusion nonprofit group in 2012 and is stepping away as its board chair to focus on her new role as acting president of PLMA
Wakefern’s newest private brands win Vertex Awards

Paperbird, Bowl & Basket won gold, silver, bronze and Best in Show awards in the annual competition devoted to the art of private brand package design.
Ingredients producers present to food technologists at virtual conference

As the SHIFT20 expo went online, ingredients producers presented prototypes, innovations to food manufacturers

Lowe’s unveils home goods for Fashion Week