Product Development and Management

Beer, wine and spirits as store brands

More retailers are introducing own brands for alcohol. Here's why

Why it's time to board the premium private brand train

If you’re a retailer, you had better think seriously about catching this caravan, which exemplifies the future of private brands in consumer packaged goods

Innovative snack foods

Snak King aims to listen to customers' needs

Salsa con queso

A perfectly balanced classic combination of real natural cheese, peppers and spicy heat

Pasta sauces and salsas

Company has more than 30 years of experience in private label products

Custom entrées, side dishes and sauces

Request Foods can formulate each recipe to meet a specific customer requirement

Meat of the matter

For all the buzz about plant-based substitutes, consumers are eating more prepackaged fresh meats, which poses opportunity for private brands

What makes a good cup of coffee

Superior quality, added value give ground coffee the right stuff to stand out in a crowded field of choices

How to make category distinct

With a dose of innovation, olive oil and vinegar products can grow for private brands

The next Sriracha

Consumers may be getting bored with the popular sauce and turning toward creamy, more premium condiments

Favored flavors

Exotic fruits and vegetables, ethnic street food and plant-based protein will continue to be popular in 2019

Looks aren't everything when it comes to packaging design

Good design strategy balances the functional needs of the business with the emotional needs and wants of consumers

Salad-ready tomato wedges from Pacific Coast Producers have many uses

Unpeeled, gently cooked tomatoes come in two varieties — classic red and vibrant tri-color featuring red, orange and yellow tomatoes — that are marinated in an olive oil and Italian spice blend

Inno Foods innovating with good-for-you snacks

Company ready to expand its confectionary innovations to the private label market

Coffee Talk

Poised to be the largest category in coffee by 2019, based on Mintel data, single-cup coffee products represent one of the biggest game-changers in the java aisle.

SmartKlear packaging for maple syrup

Citadelle’s patented new material protects product and brand liability

Increase sales with PTPA's seal of approval

Company has spent a decade leading the charge for next-generation buying strategies and wants to help retailers gain insights for their private label products and connect directly with consumers