Product Development and Management

Regional chain will replace foam trays used in 70% of its produce with eco-fiber containers that are compostable, recyclable

New acquisition of Gel Spice sets up the manufacturer as a bi-coastal spice, seasonings producer, expanding production into pouches, extracts and single-serve seasonings

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, big flavors like Signature Select Unicorn Cotton Candy Ice Cream and a range of Open Nature non-dairy frozen desserts hit stores

The new Le Grec dips and dressings are the first launches under the company's new return to majority Canadian ownership

PLT’s plant-sourced Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D was a popular supplement but just received FDA approval as an ingredient for food and beverage

The store brand version aims to tap into the roughly $200 million in sales that IRI data says the branded product pulled in for the 52 weeks ended May 17

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

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin logo gets placed on cheese labels such as Whole Foods 365 to boost awareness of cheese made in the state

Baking since 1851, Jacksons Bakery will begin baking own brand bread for Co-op next Spring

Plastic closures company broke ground at the plant, using the expansion to up business by more than 30%

The latest podcast from the retailer said a beer inspired by its cookie butter will launch in September, along with additional dessert flavors and the return of its Howling Gourd pumpkin beer

Leading private label textile importer to develop home goods line for Anne Klein to be sold by retailers in-store and online

Hemp producers foray into topicals features its CBD isolate, which it also sells to retailers and wholesalers for use in private label products

Better Juice is launching a pilot plant to test the process with global juice partners for both branded and private brand juice makers

The e-tailer has joined the CanopyStyle initiative to protect endangered, ancient forests that are mined for apparel fabrics

Private label water producer Ice River Springs said the buy would expand its offerings beyond private label in Canada

The retailer’s latest store brand includes bedding, sheets, blankets as well as some bath items like towels, shower curtains

The manufacturer is working with private brands, dishes come from the mind of global chef Matthew Kenney

The exclusive line of dog, cat food called On The Farm is the second collaboration from Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation that supports animal rescues

Sprouts Farmers Market will carry two tea tins from The Republic of Tea with proceeds going toward the retailer’s foundation to help fund school garden programs

Sesajal, leader in vegetable oils, grains, seeds and flavor ingredients, took out minority investment in Rhythm Superfoods to develop innovative products and are available for store brands

Company forecasts frozen meals as being a future driver of its e-commerce business

Manufacturer under PLT Health Solutions is working with private label manufacturers and a broad range of multinational meat producers

The pickup bolsters the company’s flexible packaging capabilities, expands it into six locations in the U.S. and Canada