A wave of pink has hit Krispy Kreme Doughnuts as the chain celebrates Barbie’s 65th birthday with a touch of glitter icing and a sprinkling of colorful sprinkles. From now through Sunday, September 15, four stylish doughnuts will pay tribute to the fashion doll that made its debut in New York City in 1959. Barbie […]
Mattel expands its range with two new inclusive dolls Barbie has added two new dolls to its inclusive Fashionistas line in 2024: a blind doll and the first black Barbie with Down syndrome. Barbie is celebrating its 65th birthday this year and Krispy Kreme has teamed up with the brand to introduce a new doughnut […]
This morning, the government of Montgomery County, Maryland, and Instacart unveiled a “groundbreaking” public-private partnership that will leverage Instacart’s Health Fresh Funds and Virtual Storefronts technologies to distribute up to $1.8 million in county online grocery grants to area families who earn too much to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but too little […]
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Springview Sweets Bakery is no longer located at the Lockport Metra Station. On August 2, the bakery vacated the space and transitioned to a more decentralized business model. Fans of the company’s baked goods can still place special orders with owner Megan DiCaro or find her alongside other local vendors in the Metra parking lot […]
LONDON — Nestlé SA remains the world’s most valuable food brand, according to a new report from brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The report analyses several factors to determine brand value, including brand strength, revenue and royalties. Nestlé’s brand value has fallen by 7% from $22.4 billion to $20.8 billion. Brand Finance attributes the strong […]
Innovation is the foundation of every industry, including the food and beverage industry. What has enabled increased production to accommodate growing populations? Innovation. What has helped extend the shelf life of products, such as through vacuum packaging? Innovation. What has helped eradicate foodborne bacteria through technologies such as germicidal ultraviolet light? Innovation. And the list […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Although the second quarter was marked by improved performance in consumer goods categories, Target Corp. still sees plenty of room for growth in its expanding food and beverage business, said Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO. “We believe we have significant growth opportunities in this space, led by the unique combination of great national […]
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Major food manufacturers face increasing pricing pressure from Walmart as the world’s largest retailer seeks further price cuts. Price increases in core store grocery categories have continued even as overall grocery inflation, particularly fresh food, has eased, Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said last week on a conference call about the […]
As part of broader plans to lower the cost of living for Americans, Harris said in her economic speech last week in Raleigh, North Carolina, that she intends to combat gouging in food prices during her first 100 days in office. Harris plans to “make cost-cutting and economic security for Americans one of her top […]
BENTONVILLE, ARK. – Walmart continues to benefit as consumers of all income levels, including affluent customers, look for value when shopping in-store or online, President and CEO Doug McMillon said in announcing second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. Adjusted earnings per share beat last year’s earnings per share and the high end of Wall Street’s forecast, although […]
