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Lassonde’s private label sales were up in Q1 but showed slight decline overall
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.
ECRM’s 2021 Global Market: Food and Beverage event adds programming
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.

TreeHouse remains strong despite pandemic-driven sales dips in Q1

The private brand food and beverage leader saw a strong start to the year in its private brand business, despite net sales decreases.
AAK reunites with Jeffrey Fine, naming him head of customer innovation

Fine established the customer innovation and research and development unit when he first worked with the company from 2004 to 2016.
Hot Category: Coffee and Tea

This month, Store Brands takes a deep dive into the coffee and tea categories, where private label maintains a strong position relative to national brands.
Kerry maps out taste trends from around the globe

The ingredients company has released its Taste Trends report, identifying seven broad trends and shares unique products and flavor learnings within each trend.
Shelf-Stable Foods Report: From Soup to Nuts

In-depth feature on the category shows how shelf-stable food categories rebounded in a big way in 2020 — but will the gains outlast the pandemic?
Amcor strengthens executive leadership team

Rigid packaging company makes two appointments, one for North American operations, and taps Rodrigo Lecot to be VP, GM of Latin America.
Private equity firm acquires Trace One platform

Trace One is one of the world’s largest retail business platforms that enables collaboration around CPG products and private label.
Olde Thompson buy grows Olam Food Ingredients’ portfolio

Private label spices and seasonings manufacturer Olde Thompson is being acquired by OFI for roughly $950 million through its Olam Holdings subsidiary.

Lassonde’s private label sales were up in Q1 but showed slight decline overall

ECRM’s 2021 Global Market: Food and Beverage event adds programming

TreeHouse remains strong despite pandemic-driven sales dips in Q1

AAK reunites with Jeffrey Fine, naming him head of customer innovation

Hot Category: Coffee and Tea

Kerry maps out taste trends from around the globe

Shelf-Stable Foods Report: From Soup to Nuts

Amcor strengthens executive leadership team

Private equity firm acquires Trace One platform

Olde Thompson buy grows Olam Food Ingredients’ portfolio