First round to Lidl in trademark infringement dispute with Kroger
Kroger has lost its bid to gain a preliminary injunction that would immediately bar Lidl from using its 'Preferred Selection' name on its premium private label products.
Archives for July 26, 2017
Amazon ‘does not solve all of Whole Foods' woes,’ analyst
While Amazon is widely expected to have a transformative impact on Whole Foods over the long term, Whole Foods still faces “the prospect of several years of further decline and worsening financials,” predicts one market observer.
Industry players outline their wish lists for ‘NAFTA 2.0’ and express anxiety about renegotiation
While most agricultural industry leaders gathered on Capitol Hill yesterday urged lawmakers and the current administration to tread lightly when it comes to renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, some indicated specific areas for...
Herbal infusion Wanku offers functional benefits for consumers and producers
The Andean herbal infused beverage Wanku combines the functional health benefits of kombucha with the refreshing flavor of the increasingly popular plant-based waters and none of the downsides of the two categories, claim the young brand’s co-founders.
The top performing grocery retailers have superior prepared food sections, says Nielsen
Among top performing retailers with high sales across the store, 49% of these sales come from the fresh department, according to the latest analysis by market research firm Nielsen.
Ben & Jerry’s says product is safe after traces of glyphosate found in ice cream
Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry’s has said that its ice cream products are safe to consume after independent lab testing by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) found that certain ice cream samples tested positive for glyphosate.
US pork council backs anti-state regulation act
The US pork industry has thrown its weight behind an act that would stop states from adopting laws and regulations that ban the sale of products from outside of that state.
New meat snacking solution launched by Hormel Foods
US-based Hormel Foods has revealed a range of new meat snacking options, catering to the demand for convenience eating.
How far do consumers want Non-GMO claims to go in the dairy case? Right back to the farm, says Dannon
How deep into the supply chain do consumers expect food manufacturers to delve when it comes to label claims about genetic engineering (or its absence), and do they realize that not all non-GMO claims mean the same thing?