Product Development and Management

Trader Joe’s to launch nondairy cheeses, cooks up grilled cheese contest

The retailer teased a few plant-based cheeses to launch this summer during its latest podcast and has kicked off a social media grilled cheese contest for National Grilled Cheese Day.
Albertsons bottles sustainable wines

The latest offering in its private brand wine portfolio is Kalyana, a line of three wines from California, certified and produced via a range of sustainable techniques.

Plant-based food sales rise across the country

Plant Based Foods Association and Good Food Institute report that plant-based food sales grew by 25% throughout the United States.
Aldi UK removes plastic straws from own brand drink cartons

By replacing plastic straws with paper straws on its private brand drink cartons, the retailer said it will be eliminating 70 million plastic straws from circulation.
Q&A: Beauty and the Pandemic

Raj Prakash, CEO of Anthem, talks with Store Brands about how the sanitizing wipes company pivoted into beauty and wellness and how the pandemic has fueled business.
Private label frozen pancake maker finds new owner

De Wafelbakkers, a leader in private label frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast, has been acquired by the equity firm behind Hungry Jack and Arrowhead Mills.
Kemin builds on sustainable ingredient mission with latest acquisition

Company has acquired Proteus Industries, a privately owned food technology company and ingredient supplier, focusing on clean label protein applications.
Big Lots boosts outdoor assortment for summer

The retailer’s Broyhill and Real Living brands highlight its largest-ever lawn and garden lineup of patio furniture, accessories and more.
Lidl’s private brand beer wins 11 medals

Pilsners, lagers and sours from the discounter won awards from the 2021 New York International Beer Competition, and Lidl's Perlenbacher won German Pilsner Brewery of the Year.
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Exclusive brand Beautiful Kitchenware launches at Walmart

Following a preview early in the month, the Drew Barrymore-backed brand of more than 150 kitchen items and appliances launches fully online and in stores April 19.
TricorBraun Flex debuts PolyRecycle packaging as part of How2Recycle partnership

TricorBraun Flex said the flexible polyethylene film packaging material works well with such dry, free-flowing products as specialty food, pet treats and powders.
Subsidiary of Post picks up Ronzoni pasta

Private label arm of Post, 8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, has arranged to acquire Ronzoni from Riviana Foods, who sold several pasta brands to TreeHouse Foods last year.
Sofina Foods, Eight Fifty Group become one of largest multi-protein producers in Europe

CapVest Partners entered an agreement with Sofina Foods of Canada for the sale of Eight Fifty, a producer of seafood and pork in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
JCPenney brings in new home, swim and athletic lines, products for spring

JCPenney is debuting three swim brands and a new athletic wear brand as it expands apparel and home goods offerings from its private and exclusive brands.
Lassonde reports strong annual growth, executive appointment

The private brand producer of shelf-stable juices saw annual sales jump 18% in 2020, while sales in Q4 were up more than 19%. The company also promoted Vincent Timpano to its executive team.
U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits

A report from FMI and the Meat Institute identifies a rise in consumer confidence around buying meat and cooking at home with meat products.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Nestwell hits stores

The first of six new store brands to come from the retailer has officially launched, backed by an online sleep quiz to help shoppers find the right products for their sleep styles.
Beneo names regional sales director

Stefanie De Roover has been promoted to sales director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. The functional ingredient producer serves more than 80 countries.
Ingredient company acquires chili pepper plant

Sensient Natural Ingredients, a supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, has added a chili pepper plant in New Mexico specializing in Hatch green chile.
Nellson identifies trends impacting nutritional bar segment

A white paper from the private label supplier highlights trends in ingredients and more for private brand partners to learn about in staying ahead of trends in product development.
Pretzels Inc. introduces pretzels with almond butter filling

The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.
Drew Barrymore’s back at Walmart with exclusive appliances

The actress is bringing a line of small kitchen appliances exclusively to Walmart, following up on a previous rollout of haircare tools.
Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts men’s athleisure line

Exclusive to the retailer, VRST will operate with its own e-commerce platform, introducing a line of workout gear, casual joggers, hoodies and more.
Fruit, potato companies join to amp up supply of sweet potato fries

The products for private brand development come from a joint venture between Russet House, a private brand leader in Canada, and Cardinal Foods in the U.S.
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