IRI Marketpulse Survey Finds Shoppers Cautiously Optimistic As Consumer Confidence Begins To Settle

August 1, 2014 IRI

Consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatically increasing in Q1 2014, according to IRI’s latest MarketPulse™ survey. Sentiment remains consistent for millennials, while it dipped slightly among baby boomers and Generation Xers.

World Food Championships Announces Partnership With The US Potato Board

August 1, 2014 World Food Championships

The World Food Championships announced today that the United States Potato Board (USPB) has officially signed on as a partner for the 2014 competition, which will be held in Downtown Las Vegas, November 12-18. Competitors in the World Recipe Championship event will be required to incorporate potatoes, America's favorite side dish vegetable, into their recipes.

Red Jacket Juice Pays Homage To New York Roots

August 1, 2014 Red Jacket Orchards

Long-time New York favorite, Red Jacket Orchards, is unleashing a new look and a new name for their famous Joe’s Summer Blend. This delicious blend of apple and lemon will now be called Joe’s NY Style Lemonade. Red Jacket assures avid fans that what’s in the bottle will stay the same!

Real-Time Monitoring Specialist Locus Traxx Launches European Operations

August 1, 2014 Locus Traxx

US-based Locus Traxx has officially launched a new European subsidiary, which will feature a range of innovative products that it believes will help fresh produce companies both increase the shelf-life of their goods and help minimise costly losses during transportation.

SweeTango Apple Growers Launch Sweet New Site To Engage Fans & Serve Retailers

August 1, 2014 Next Big Thing

SweeTango, the sweet spot of the apple season, has a sweet new website to show off. With a totally updated retailer section, brand-new profiles and stories about SweeTango growers and delicious recipes and pairings, SweeTango.com will give apple lovers more cutting-edge content every week as the apple season rolls along.