Solvay’s Innovative Natural Vanillin Ingredient Receives GRAS Approval

August 2, 2018 Solvay

Following its successful launch at IFT 2018, Solvay is delighted to announce that Rhovanil® US NAT has received GRAS approval from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA).

Is Online Grocery Shopping Eroding In Store Business?

This year, FMI has focused on providing education and information around e-commerce for its retailers. We’ve hosted a webinar series with Rosie, an online grocery shopping service, on the advantages, challenges and opportunities surrounding e-commerce for the grocery industry.

Albertsons Companies Announce $50M Fund To Invest In And Grow New Companies In The Grocery Sector

August 2, 2018 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft today announced the creation of a fund, up to $50 million over time, that will invest in and aim to help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery sector.

Millennials Are Ditching The Pantry For The Fridge With Fresh Snacking On The Rise, According To New Mintel Report: The Future Of Fresh

August 2, 2018 Perfect Bar, LLC

New data from global market intelligence agency Mintel spotlights the developments and future outlook of the refrigerated-CPG space, now labeled “Fresh Snacking,” in its report: The Future of Fresh. Sponsored by Perfect Bar, LLC (www.perfectbar.com), makers of The Original Refrigerated Protein Bar, and independently researched and written by Mintel in collaboration with SPINS, the report quantifies the impact and implications of “Fresh” in CPG, e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, as well as illuminates the immense opportunities that lie ahead.

The Freshest Ideas Are In Small Grocery Stores

A growing number of experimental grocery stores have emerged as traditional supermarkets confront a crisis that industry analysts say could surpass the retail apocalypse that pounded shopping malls a decade ago.