Beverages

The capability should boost sales of Target’s own brands of adult beverages, including releases to come such as SunPop Wine, as the retailer saw triple-digit growth in the category during a pilot test.

The company‘s distribution deal with plant-based nutrition brand PlantFuel is set to launch in August and will bring various products to GNC’s more than 2,300 stores and its website. 

Jose Ramirez joins NuZee from Farmer Brothers, where he most recently served as vice president of coffee strategy and sustainability.

More than 30 plant-based items — including meatless dishes, dips and more — are being added to the retailer’s flagship food and beverage store brand.

A leader in private brand juices in the United States, the company overall posted a slight decline in sales for the first three months of 2021.

Mitch Madoff joins the upscale corner store retailer after 20 years with Whole Foods. The retailer also appointed Tae Strain of Momofuku to craft private brand offerings.

Among the programming added to the virtual trade show will be a panel discussion about what retailers want from store brand suppliers, moderated by SB executive editor Dan Ochwat.

The private brand food and beverage leader saw a strong start to the year in its private brand business, despite net sales decreases.