Kroger adds Hispanic-Inspired Mercado Brand to Exclusive Our Brands’ Roster

October 3, 2023 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced the launch of Kroger® Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand joining the retailer’s Our Brands’ roster of products exclusively sold at Kroger Family of Stores. Kroger® Mercado’s expansive assortment now offers more than 50 products, including items such as fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides, desserts and more.

Anchorware Reusables Wins “Best New Product” Award

October 3, 2023 Anchor Packaging LLC

Because reuse offers benefits consumers recognize and significantly reduces packaging waste, Anchorware Reusables help operators meaningfully differentiate their sustainability efforts. As more consumers seek sustainable solutions, reuse offers foodservice a compelling new option to engage their customers and add value to their food offerings.

Expanded and Higher Quality Foodservice Options Driving Increased Trips for Convenience Stores, According to New Acosta Group Study

October 3, 2023 Acosta Group

Acosta Group has released the results of its 2023 Convenience Store Shopper Insights Study with its proprietary Shopper Community in advance of NACS Show 2023, the industry’s global show for all things convenience, to be held in Atlanta from Oct. 3-6. For the study, Acosta Group focused on insights specific to consumer trip drivers, purchases, and the evolving customer for the c-store channel.

Imperial Dade Acquires The Janton Company & G&L Supply, Adds Density in Ohio; Adds Scale in Quebec, Acquires Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien

October 3, 2023 Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade announced the acquisition of The Janton Company and G&L Supply and the acquisition of Eugene Allard Produits d’Emballage et d’Entretien, a division of the Eugene Allard family of companies.

Pom Wonderful Villainizes Free Radicals and Praises Antioxidants in “Real Life is Scary: Protect Yourself With Pom” 

October 3, 2023 Wonder

POM Wonderful, the worldwide leader of California-grown pomegranates and the No. 1 pomegranate juice in North America, today launched its nationwide campaign, “Real Life is Scary: Protect Yourself With POM.” The campaign aims to empower consumers to fortify their defenses against free radicals – the unstable molecules that can cause damage to our bodies over time – by protecting themselves with the antioxidant power of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice.