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IRI: New Era for Private Label, National Brands

Researchers say both private label and national brands’ shares of sales remained unchanged during the past year.
February 17, 2014
In late 2012, Information Resources Inc. (IRI) predicted that private label in the U.S. had hit a proverbial glass ceiling.
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Americans Like Pizza

Some 13% of Americans, or one in every eight people, over the age of two eat pizza on any given day.
February 14, 2014
Older children from the ages 6-11 and adolescents from 12-19, eat the most pizza, with 22% consumed daily.
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C-stores Making Food Inroads

More convenience stores are concentrating on providing a greater variety of fresh, high-quality foods.
February 14, 2014
Convenience-store foodservice is a $10.9 billion industry and a key area of opportunity for convenience stores across the country.
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Dinner Ahead of Sweets

Flowers and chocolate may be the most anticipated gifts for Valentine's Day, but most sweethearts plan to give the gift of dinner this year.
February 10, 2014
Only 30% of survey respondents say they plan to buy flowers this year, and even less (15%) plan to buy chocolate.
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Recalls Prompting Consumer Concerns

Strong majorities of U.S. adults say food recalls have them at least somewhat concerned.
February 5, 2014
Food recall concerns -- and calls for increased government oversight where the food supply is concerned -- are stronger among some subsets of Americans than others.
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PB&J in a Convenient Snack

The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc. announced the launch of Welch's PB&J Snacks.
February 3, 2014
Welch's PB&J Snacks include 100% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C.
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Coupons on Food Purchasing

An overwhelming majority of moms (89%) are regularly influenced by coupons to try new food and drink products.
February 3, 2014
Coupons prompted the "Womensforum.com Supermarket Moms Survey" respondents to make more new product purchases down the snack food aisle (73%) than elsewhere in the store.
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Evol Adds Two Lines

EVOL Foods announced two new product lines: MultiServe Skillet Meals and Lean & Fit single-serve meals.
January 31, 2014
The MultiServe Skillet Meals marks the first time EVOL has moved beyond the singe-serve market.
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Healthy Sandwiches

Lifestyle Foods expands its healthy grab-and-go line with new premium sandwiches.
January 23, 2014
This new year brought a new line of healthy, high-end sandwiches from Lifestyle Foods.
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