Podcasts about grocers

Special guest Mark Hamstra and Supermarket News Senior Editor Bill Wilson discuss how C&S Wholesale Grocers will have a distinct advantage with SpartanNash acquisition

The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports.

Welcome back to the 239th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 239th episode we bring you the first instalment of our very special multi part deep dive into Toronto Fringe 2025 Review Roundup. Join Mackenzie Horner and Ryan Borochovitz as they try to blitz through the first eighteen shows they saw at this year's festival, unpack all of their thoughts, and commemorate this moment in local theatre history for posterity! Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3, coming soon! TIMESTAMP NAVIGATOR: 0:00:00 – Intro 0:02:17 – The Ensemble 0:09:39 – The Adding Machine 0:19:31 – The Rhinoceros Collective 0:29:25 – The Iron Mask 0:35:59 – The Zucchini Club0:42:42 – Waiting for Coffee 0:50:11 – Broken Teléfono 0:56:48 – $$$ (Money Money Money) 1:05:06 – Milk Milk Lemonade 1:10:34 – Stroke of Genius: Pantomime Masturbation throughout Performing Arts History 1:24:39 – Songs By a Wannabe 1:34:39 – Justice for Maurice Henry Carter 1:41:45 – Edgar in the Red Room 1:46:04 – Honey Never Spoils 1:55:30 – Hoody 2:00:57 – Galen's Grocer 2:08:01 – Quiz Icarus 2:17:16 – Iris (Says Goodbye) 2:44:17 – Sign Off Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz [don't expect anything interesting over there]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz; see also, his article about clowns at the Toronto Fringe, published in Intermission Magazine: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/features/fringe-clown/ Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com

Big changes are coming to AWG Grocer's Kart. AWG intern Miller Brown joins Sean Kosednar in the studio on this week's Grocer Pod to talk about these exciting enhancements. Learn why Grocer's Kart is your one-stop shop for textiles and signage.

Last night, Amelia Christie-Miller won THE GROCER GOLD ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2025!!We're so proud of you, Ed and your team, and honoured to have supported you right from the very start of your journey!!Amelia makes the point that this win is not just hers, but that "it belongs to every single person who believed in the bean revolution:

The 2025 Grocery Industry Summit is Aug. 25, 2025, in Kearney. The third annual event brings together grocery store owners, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address some of the biggest challenges — and opportunities — facing grocery businesses across Nebraska and the region. Hosted the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center here at UNL, and the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association, the summit will focus on everything from next-generation ownership and rural grocery sustainability to cooperative partnerships, local foods, and emerging retail technologies.Charlotte Narjes, Director of the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, and Ansley Fellers, Executive Director of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association, join to share what's in store for this year's event and why a strong grocery industry matters for rural communities and the state as a whole.More: https://cap.unl.edu/news/grocery-industry-summit-returning-kearney-august-21-focus-future-local-stores/

Hometown Radio 07/02/25 5p: Hometown Grocer John Spencer gets us ready for the 4th

Grand Casino Arena announced as new name for the home of the WildGrand Casino will be the new naming rights sponsor for Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, which operates the venue, announced on Monday.The name change to Grand Casino Arena will take effect Sept. 3, and the naming rights partnership with Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley — both owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe — will last through 2039.Self Driving CarsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Grocery Guys podcast reveals how the rapidly expanding wholesale distributor, with SpartanNash in its sights, is reshaping the grocery landscape

Leveraging social media and your email list to make your content work smarter with Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List. ----- Welcome to episode 523 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List.  Turning Followers into Revenue with Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List In this week's episode, we're continuing with our Grocers List mini-series with Ben Jabbawy, the founder of Grocers List! He'll dive deep into how creators can truly leverage social media — not just for likes, but for real, tangible growth. The key is to shift your mindset from surface-level content to strategic storytelling that drives your business forward. You'll also hear about why email lists are a creator's secret weapon. While algorithms change, your direct connection with your audience shouldn't. Building a list gives you control over your communication and creates consistent revenue opportunities. Plus, he'll unpack how to make your content work smarter by using automation, repurposing assets, and minimizing the busywork that slows creators down. You won't want to miss this episode! Three episode takeaways: Social media can be used to build a business: The episode emphasized how important it is for creators to use social media platforms to capture real value and drive their entrepreneurial goals, not just for surface-level engagement.  Email lists are a creator's best friend: You'll hear about how crucial email lists are for maintaining a strong connection with your audience and building reliable revenue streams. It's all about owning your audience and having direct communication, rather than relying solely on ever-changing social media algorithms. Make your content work smarter, not harder. Creators, especially food creators, can benefit from tools and strategies that reduce friction in sharing content, automate workflows, and repurpose what they've already created. This frees up time and expands reach without sacrificing user experience — it's a win-win situation! Resources: Grocers List Privy Lexi's Clean Kitchen Episode 518 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: How Molly Thompson Grew Her Email List from 15K to 100K Episode 516 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Diversifying Income Series: Monetizing Your Email List with Matt Molen Episode 201 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast Episode 229 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Email Marketing – Strategies for Bloggers with Allea Grummert Episode 288 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Email for Bloggers – Maximizing the Value of Your Email List with Allea Grummert Episode 398 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: The Importance of Surveying Your Audience with Email with Allea Grummert Episode 475 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Grow Your Email List and Connect with Your Audience with Allea Grummert Episode 505 of The Food Blogger Pro podcast: Maximizing Affiliate Revenue with Deep Linking Ecommerce Marketing School podcast Follow Grocers List on Instagram and check out Ben's Instagram here. Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Thank you to our sponsor! This episode is sponsored by Grocers List. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.

Pennsylvania is making its election data available to the public in new ways, with more updates to come. The Department of State’s new data dashboard makes information about elections easier to access and understand. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding was in Perry County this week, as the Shapiro Administration continues to highlight how SNAP funding cuts will affect Pennsylvania farmers and families. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill meant to streamline the approval process for energy generation projects in the state, but it faces opposition from many sides. A 15-year-old boy faces 20 to 40 years in prison after a jury in York County found him guilty of third-degree murder in the shooting death of his 12-year-old friend. A Lancaster County teen and her mother are charged with concealing the death of a child and other offenses. Susquehanna Regional Police say the teen aborted her fetus last spring by obtaining abortion drugs online and burying the fetus in her backyard. The James Beard Awards - the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars - are announcing winners later this month. In Pennsylvania, five Philadelphia chefs and restaurants are being considered. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Canada's ongoing grocery redemption arc.The “Buy Canadian” moment has supplanted the grocery “Greedflation” narrative for now, but the $500 million bread price-fixing settlement is a reminder that Canada still has a lot to fix around food. Host: Noor AzriehCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Vass BednarAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading: Supermarket workers are wearing body cameras. Welcome to the new dystopia – The Globe and Mail Buying Canadian is a matter of pride for shoppers. For major grocery chains, it's an opportunity - CBCHow you can get your dough in the $500M Loblaw bread-fixing settlement - CBCWhy owning a dog or cat in Canada has become so expensive – The Globe and MailRCMP says it's probing potential war crimes related to Israel-Hamas conflict - The Toronto Star Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offeroxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re having a bit of deja vu over a plastic bag ban, you’re not alone. When Oregon lawmakers passed the first ban in 2019, which prohibited using so-called single-use plastic bags, more than a dozen Oregon cities had already passed such bans. But the ban's environmental aim of reducing the use of plastic - and its impacts on the environment and human health - did not end up achieving that goal. Grocers replaced the thinner, single-use bags with a thicker, sturdier version that in theory could be reused but only rarely were. The new plastic bag ban lawmakers have now sent to the governor for signature would eliminate all plastic bags from grocers and restaurants in favor of paper bags. Celeste Meiffren-Swango is the state director of Environment Oregon. She joins us to share more about how this new bill is expected to actually reduce plastic waste and what she hopes people do between now and Jan. 2027, when the law goes into effect.

Today I'm joined by Monique Volz, founder of Ambitious Kitchen, to explore how she built a thriving food blog into a 7-figure business—with a lean team, kids at home, and a strong sense of purpose.We dive into the evolution of her brand, her best-performing growth channels, the funnel that sells her digital product on autopilot, and what the future of food content looks like with AI and SEO shifts.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 Launching Ambitious Kitchen in 201103:00 First income from ads and sponsored posts05:58 When she knew it could be full-time06:22 What changed with Pinterest & Instagram10:00 Email funnel strategy using Grocer's List14:02 Plans to build a food media company beyond herself21:50 TikTok vs. Instagram for discovery25:34 Inside her full-time team and contractors31:08 Scaling with kids and working in focused blocks42:56 SEO, AI, and where food content is goingIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Monique:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiouskitchenWebsite: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.comGrocer's List: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grocers-list/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousKitchenFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFeatured in this episode:Ambitious Kitchen: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.comThe Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook/Kit: https://www.kit.comRaptive: https://raptive.com/Food52: https://food52.com/The Every Girl: https://theeverygirl.com/The Every Mom: https://theeverymom.com/5 Types Of Wealth: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/#ambitiouskitchen #foodblogger #entrepreneur

A CMO Confidential Interview with Dr. Joel Shapiro, Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, formerly Varicent Chief Analytics Officer. Joel discusses the difference between Data Science and Data Leadership, how many "little, better decisions" aggregate into something meaningful, and why everyone should remember that "data doesn't make decisions." Key topics include: understanding asymmetric risk, how intangibles scuttled a profitable data driven opportunity; why you should never say "because the model says so;" and the need to set error expectations to build trust. Tune in to hear about his research on planning for adversity in the NFL.

We're back with Part 2 of our special coverage from the ROFDA Conference, and co-host Dan Avakian joins Patrick Kelly as we dive deeper into the innovation, collaboration, and leadership shaping the retail and wholesale produce space.In this episode, we sit down with a phenomenal lineup of guests including:

Ted Schnuck- Exexcutive VP of Schnucks, and Steve Reynolds, a division manager for Schnucks join Michael Kelley and John Hancock following the tornadoes on Friday that swept through St Louis

The organization opened its first store, in Dorchester, in 2015. It then expanded to Roxbury, Mattapan, Salem and Cambridge. Leaders say even though need is on the rise, it had to shut down abruptly due to federal funding cuts, high food prices and a drop in charitable donations.

Grocers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners say Washington's latest tax plan could make food more expensive — and they want Governor Ferguson to act. Hear what's at stake and why a special session could be triggered. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-governor-pressed-to-veto-1-8b-piece-of-democrats-tax-bill/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #taxpolicy #WashingtonState #groceries #restaurants #vancouverwa #businessnews #GovFerguson #budget

Sunoco plans to buy Parkland for just over $9 billion, Associated Grocers has a new president and CEO, and Shell declares a $3.5 billion buyback program. 

In this special Earth Day episode, Maria shares her inspiring journey of creating Origins Grocer, a sustainable grocery market in San Diego championing local, organic, and plastic-free shopping. From her passion for holistic living to building a store that brings back community-focused shopping, Maria's story will motivate you to make mindful choices for your health and the planet. Note: During the recording, Maria joined us from the Dominican Republic, and we faced a few technical difficulties, which you may notice in the interview. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy this heartfelt conversation! Visit Origins Grocer:  2855 El Cajon Blvd Suite 4, San Diego, CA 92104 Maria is offering With Priscilla listeners 10% off your purchase! Visit the shop, mention you heard the podcast, and enjoy this exclusive discount.   https://originsgrocer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/originsgrocer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@originsgrocer  

Hometown Radio 04/16/2025 5p: Hometown Grocer John Spencer gets us ready for Easter

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President Donald Trump's promised tariffs have become a reality: This week, he announced a 10% tariff on all imported goods as well as “reciprocal tariffs” on specific countries. Economists and business owners across the globe are stunned at how high these taxes will be, and that reaction is also playing out in the St. Louis region. Shayn Prapaisilp, COO of Global Foods Group, told St. Louis on the Air that he expected high levies on products from some countries, but was “shocked” by other reciprocal tariffs. Prapaisilp shares his perspective on navigating Trump's tariffs, the lack of local options for specialty food items, and the challenge of keeping his customers happy as prices rise.

Grocers prepare for cuts to SNAP food benefits. DoorDash launches a buy now, pay later program. And convenience retailer Onvo names a new CFO. 

Missy Vraney and Kristin Westphal didn't go to Marquette University. Neither did any of their relatives. Yet their family tradition of attending Marquette Golden Eagles basketball games spans generations. They're still supporting the school regularly—just in beer money rather than tuition fees. It happens every time they buy a Marquette Golden Ale before heading to the Fiserv Forum stands. This marks the first season since Marquette entered a partnership with Milwaukee-based Third Space Brewing to sell Marquette Golden Ale—the school's officially licensed and co-branded craft beer—at Golden Eagles sporting events, as well as in Third Space outlets and area groceries. As part of the deal, 15% of the revenues go back to Marquette. "People are extremely excited about it," said Andy Gehl, the co-founder and president of Third Space Brewing. "People love drinking beer with their favorite school, their favorite sports team's logo on it. That's No. 1. Also, they want to support businesses that support their university, and vice versa." This has become the latest fund-raising trend for college athletics. Learfield, which manages sports sponsorships for over 160 universities and licensing agreements for nearly 800 colleges, says that 93 of its schools had licensing deals for alcoholic beverages for the first six months of the current fiscal year. That's a 57.6% rise from fiscal year 2023, when 59 schools had deals for their own signature alcoholic beverage. The number of Learfield schools with licensing deals specifically with craft beers has more than doubled in that time—from 16 in 2023 to 36 this year. Cory Moss, Learfield's president of brand management and marketing, acknowledges he would have been surprised by this kind of growth four or five years ago. Then, he started noticing more interest from the schools themselves and from various local craft breweries wanting to establish partnerships. "When schools got really behind it and the craft industry really started to take it seriously, that's when it really started to grow," Moss said. It represents a major change in the college sports landscape, considering how many schools weren't even selling alcoholic beverages at their athletic events not so long ago. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Walmart is investing in and revamping its convenience stores and fuel stations. CSP launched its annual Top 40 convenience-store chain ranking. And Southeastern Grocers is considering the potential growth of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys banners that it recently reacquired from Aldi.

In this weeks episode Lou and Sally discuss Lou's recent pub crawl, the challenges of navigating personal down days, and a hilariously bizarre story involving a kiwi fruit. If you want to get early access to the episodes, chat with Lou and Sally, send in your own drunk stories and much more then head over to www.patreon.com/spitorswallowpodcast It's only £4 a month and it's a great way to support us so come and join the fun! Follow us on instagram @louandsally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fargo Fire Dept Careers, Eclipse Awakening, Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Rural Grocers' Fight to Survive

P.M. Edition for Mar. 14. Much of the fresh produce that Americans expect year-round is imported from places like Mexico and Canada, which were subjects of Trump's whipsaw approach to trade. WSJ agriculture reporter Patrick Thomas joins to discuss how grocers are handling the rapid shifts. Plus, consumer sentiment in the U.S. hits its lowest level since 2022, but, as economics reporter Justin Lahart tells us, it's the expectations element that's particularly concerning. And Sara Randazzo, who covers education for the Journal, talks about what steps universities are taking to avoid becoming President Trump's next target. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oklahoma gets its first reported case of Measles.The federal government cuts food programs in Oklahoma.Lawmakers in the Midwest and Great Plains are working to support rural, independent grocers.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Downtown St. Paul's only grocery store, Lunds & Byerlys, is closing this month. It's sparked conversations about the health of the state's capitol city. This week marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, which took a major toll on downtowns across the country. As St. Paul makes its way out of that low point, Minnesota Now wanted to talk to someone with a pulse on the area. Joe Spencer is the president of the St. Paul Downtown Alliance, he joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how the closure of the grocer impacts revitalization efforts.

Cattlemen are anxious in 2025 over available inventory, and now new tariffs targeting their markets. Bob Bosold visits with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein. Wehrbein was a guest at the WI Cattlemen's Winter Conference. It's a messy Wednesday around Wisconsin. Some schools are closed because of snow, other areas of the state are getting measurable rain. Stu Muck describes the system moving through. The calendar is getting full for the Steffes Group. Ashley Huhn talks with Pam Jahnke about their new catalog that's been released and how prices are trending. Paid for by Steffes Group. Federal agency offices are working with skeleton crews in many areas. Dr. Amy Hagerman, an agricultural and food policy specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, says farmers will see some of the consequences of those changes, and will be responsible for keeping track of some of their own records .It's been a pretty steep learning curve for the new president of the Midwest Food Processors Association. Nick Novak has been in the job about 3 months and now is facing tariffs that are rocking his industry. Ben Jarboe finds out more about his agenda, and how he's maneuvering his first few months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could mean for consumers.March is also Fraud Prevention Month. Al chats with Amisha Parikh, VP Security Solutions @ Mastercard. They talk about Mastercard's latest research on the impact of fraud on Canadian's financial health.Also This Episode:David Litwin, Manager, External Communications at Moneris with insight and advice about Fraud Prevention Month.Links of Interest:Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG)Mastercard Trust CentreCybersecurity Assessment ToolFraud Prevention ToolsWhat The Fraud : Fraud Prevention Resources Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you'd like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Food insecurity and food apartheid are a common challenge in many low-income and minority neighborhoods across the United States.  Big supermarket companies avoid those areas because stores are unprofitable and small stores find that they make the most money on junk foods, sodas and liquor.  Saba Grocers is an Oakland-based organization, founded in 2019, that works with those small stores to enable them to sell fresh produce sourced from minority farmers across the region.  Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Lina Ghanem, director and co-founder of the Saba Grocers Initiative in Oakland.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor hosts a roundtable discussion with Suzy Monford, CEO of Heritage Grocers Group, and Julie DeJarnatt, VP of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Chelan Fresh. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the produce industry, the importance of the produce department in grocery retail, and the need for more women in leadership roles.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:1️⃣ Walmart's Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast -- Walmart's 2025 profit projection falls below Wall Street expectations, leading to a 5.6% stock drop. The retailer anticipates 3-4% net sales growth, a slowdown from last year's 5% growth, while CFO John David Rainey cites economic and geopolitical uncertainties. 2️⃣ Adidas Integrates Amazon's 'Buy with Prime' -- Starting Spring 2025, U.S. Prime members can use their Amazon benefits on Adidas's website, with Amazon handling fulfillment and tracking. 3️⃣ Independent Grocers Struggle with Egg Shortages -- A bird flu outbreak is driving egg prices up 67% YoY and leading to supply shortages. The National Grocers Association urges the USDA to intervene, requesting scientific resources for outbreak control and regulatory flexibility for stocking requirements. The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

If you've shopped for eggs at the grocery store recently, you probably noticed the low inventory and high prices. Bird flu is largely to blame.The virus that causes bird flu has been spreading widely among wild birds, poultry, cows and other animals. It's infected nearly 70 people in the U.S. since April of 2024 and killed one person.  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest discuss how avian influenza affects our food supply and human health and how to prevent its spread.Guest:Carol Cardona is a professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota. To report sick or dead birds, contact local DNR wildlife staff or the DNR information center at 888-646-6367. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     Read more From farms to bakeries Egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses As egg prices continue to soar Grocers like Trader Joe‘s limit how many cartons customers can buy

This was a challenging puzzle -- as Saturday crosswords are engineered to be the toughest of the week -- but it also presented some DIVINE clues, including 24D, Places for subs, BENCH (delightful!); 21D, They cover top stories, INSULATIONS (ok, that was unexpected!); 28A, Things put into decks, TAPES (what are those again?

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Aldi Selling Back Stores It Had Acquired From Southeastern Grocers For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/2w2T7EP2Liw

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 6th, 2025 including Liquid Death Pulls Out of the UK, Local Emerging Brand Expansions, Kehe Show Wrap Up Liquid Death is pulling back to its domestic US market and pausing international sales efforts – including in the UK – The Grocer can reveal. The canned water and soft drink brand said it was “temporarily pausing” international expansion, having shifted production from Austria to the US last summerAccording to: https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/ “Despite strong demand and brand awareness growth in our limited international rollout, we are temporarily pausing international efforts since we no longer have production capabilities outside of the US,” a spokeswoman for Liquid Death told The Grocer. Liquid Death was looking forward to “meeting the international demand in the future when our supply chain can support these efforts,” the spokeswoman added. However, Liquid Death – which commands an rsp of £5.50 per 4x500ml pack in Tesco – has failed to make a splash in the UK since debuting in spring 2023. The brand invested heavily to support its UK rollout, sponsoring Download Festival in 2024, as well partnering with other Live Nation music festivals and events.LEXINGTON BAKES Chilled Oat Bars are coming to Lazy Acres Natural Market March 1st!

Head of Platform and Media Partnerships at Bridg, Jared Luskin, delves into the innovative ways local grocers and convenience stores can modernize their marketing strategies. By leveraging data and audience insights, Bridg's platform offers solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers to target in-store customers effectively. Jared's discussion sheds light on the power of offline resolution capabilities and utilizing point of sale data to enhance retail media success. Explore more insights from Jared Luskin on modernizing marketing strategies at Bridg in this engaging podcast episode. Show NotesConnect With: Jared Luskin: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head of Platform and Media Partnerships at Bridg, Jared Luskin, delves into the innovative ways local grocers and convenience stores can modernize their marketing strategies. By leveraging data and audience insights, Bridg's platform offers solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers to target in-store customers effectively. Jared's discussion sheds light on the power of offline resolution capabilities and utilizing point of sale data to enhance retail media success. Explore more insights from Jared Luskin on modernizing marketing strategies at Bridg in this engaging podcast episode. Show NotesConnect With: Jared Luskin: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Do Grocers Really Need ‘Vending Machines' We Can Unlock With Our Phones? For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/xw-boSNx8kc

Two of the fires in Los Angeles are still zero per cent contained. Beyond the smoke and flames, there are worries about water quality, and electricity. And fighting an urban wildfire has its own challenges — including fire hydrants that aren't able to provide enough water for the scale of the destruction. Canada has offered help.And: A CBC investigation shows Loblaws and other grocery stores are selling underweighted meat — meaning it's not as heavy as they are charging for. They are including the packaging in the weight, which is not allowed.Also: Parents across Canada got a warning this week that their kids' informationwas exposed in a cyber attack. We look at the way schools across the country are vulnerable to online hacking.Plus: Norovirus on the rise in Canada and the U.S., anger over a rape case in India, newcomers looking for housing, and more.

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff chats with Heidi Traore, Supplier Relationship Development Manager, and Jeanette Bloss, Category Manager, from NCG (National Co+op Grocers). Together, they provide an in-depth look at NCG's role as a powerful partner for natural channel brands and co-op grocery stores.Heidi breaks down what NCG is and how it functions as a secondary cooperative, helping hundreds of co-ops across the country thrive through centralized procurement, retail services, and retail development. Meanwhile, Jeanette offers invaluable insights into the world of category management, including how brands can position themselves for success during NCG's formal category reviews, the importance of data, and identifying opportunities that align with emerging trends.From navigating distributor relationships with UNFI, to understanding the power of promotions like co-op deals and coupons, to the booming interest in dumplings, mocktails, and mushroom-based products. Heidi and Jeanette also share what they look for in brands, tips on smart outreach, and how NCG fosters true partnerships to drive long-term success.Ready to take your brand to the next level? Tune now!Listen in as they share about:NCG (National Co+op Grocers) OverviewOpportunities for Brands at NCGThe Process for Brands to Partner with NCGTrends and Category InsightsWhat NCG Looks for in BrandsEpisode Links:Website: https://www.ncg.coop/ Jeanette's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-bloss-aa2814149/ Heidi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiditraore/ Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Daniel's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics

Emily Schildt wants food shopping to be a more fun and mind-expanding experience, and with her company, Pop Up Grocer, she's getting customers closer to that destination. Emily is back in our studio to talk about some of her favorite products that she's selling at her amazing New York City store, and how she sorts through the thousands of new brands to land on her always-rotating shelves.Also on the show is the founder of one of Emily's favorite brands. PJ Monte is behind Monte's Fine Foods, a historically rich (and legitimately incredible) New York City pasta sauce company. PJ has an amazing story to tell, and we get into how he took his family's sauce recipe, made famous at their restaurant on Long Island, and hustled it onto the shelves of major retailers.And finally, we hear from Tuệ Nguyễn, a.k.a. TwayDaBae, about her terrific new book: Đi Ăn: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking With TwayDaBae.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. READ MORE ABOUT POP-UP GROCER AND MONTE'S FINE FOODS:The 2024 Guide to Holiday Gifting [Pop Up Grocer]How Monte's Fine Foods is Embracing ‘Tomato Girl Summer' [Marketing Brew]This Is TASTE 127: Pop Up Grocer [TASTE] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.