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Organic eggs winners! »
Demand for organic and cage-free eggs is on the rise in the wake of a major recall of possible salmonella-contaminated eggs, according to a USA Today article. The recall from two Iowa producers, Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, inspired organic and cage-free producers to sell out within hours at San Francisco farmers' market this past [...]
60% buy private labels »
Sixty percent of North American consumers purchased more private label goods in Q1 2010 due to the economic downturn, according to new data from The Nielsen Company. North America Ties Global Average The percentage of North American consumers increasing their private label purchases matched the global average for Q1 2010, and also matched [...]
Fructose out in more products »
First it was calories, then it was fat and sodium. Now, the latest health concern is high-fructose corn syrup. As the country deals with obesity issues, ingredients in food have come under increasing scrutiny, bringing some confusion to the marketplace but also opportunities for companies as they try to differentiate themselves in a [...]
New! Mobile self-checkout is here. »
New! Mobile self-checkout is here. AisleBuyer™ (http://www.AisleBuyer.com) announced the launch of the first-ever virtual assistant and mobile self-checkout system. AisleBuyer technology enables consumers to scan products and complete their purchases using only a smartphone, eliminating the need to wait in long lines. In addition to [...]
Pepsi and the cola wars. »
Pepsi Max drops 'diet' and rekindles cola wars. Since launching in the U.S. in 2007 the product has undergone a name change, packaging updates and two separate relaunches that have confused its brand identity. Last year, it attained only a 0.4% share of the U.S. carbonated soft-drink market, according to Beverage Digest, compared to 1.7% [...]
Tea: Which is Better–Bottled or Brewed? »
Tea. Which is better--bottled or brewed? A new study offers some revealing information. Labels on bottled tea beverages are typically plastered with declarations of their rich antioxidant content. But a new study suggests, if you're looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, you might be better off brewing your tea at home. Many of [...]
Kraft 20 million meals giveaway! »
This fall, Kraft Foods will embark on its largest branded initiative ever to fight hunger in America. Today the company kicked off Huddle to Fight Hunger, an integrated marketing campaign designed to achieve an important goal: give 20 million meals or more to Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger relief organization. The campaign [...]
Kraft ‘Big Fork Little Fork’ new family »
Kraft 'Big Fork Little Fork' new family friendly app. Kraft Foods wowed the iPhone-toting masses with iFood Assistant, one of the first brand apps to actually deliver utility on the smartphone, and now the food marketer is following suit with its first app for Apple's iPad. With the new app, Big Fork Little Fork, Kraft is going after young [...]
What does your favorite flavor reveal about you? »
What's your spice personality? What do the spices and flavors you love reveal about you? Check out this flavor survey and find out. Happiness is not just a state of mind; it could also reflect the state of your plate. According to the LAWRY'S® "What's Your Flavor" survey, a nationwide poll of 1,000 U.S. adults that looked at the behaviors of [...]
Vote For Your Favorite Pepsi “Do Good for the »
Vote for your favorite Pepsi "Do Good For The Gulf" Idea. You've got until August 31 to make your vote count! Pepsi is giving America the opportunity to help communities impacted by the oil spill by empowering them to choose their favorite Do Good for the Gulf ideas. Voting for the 287 Pepsi Refresh Project: Do Good for the Gulf ideas will [...]
