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Center Store

Jerky Gets a Face-Lift

Premium and globally inspired attributes are transporting the meat snacks category into the realm of inspired flavors and funky formats.

Technology

Guilt-Free? Shame on You!

The Lempert Report: The focus on health and wellness is here to stay, but indulgences shouldn't require forgiveness.

Fresh Food

Another Reason to Avoid Junk Foods

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 01, 2019

The Lempert Report: A study shows that increased sugar consumption has been found to be associated with bipolar disorder, and consumption of foods that have been fried or contain high amounts of sugar and processed grains have been linked with depression.

Fresh Food

Here's Why You Should Put Down That Free Food at Work

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 22, 2019

The Lempert Report: Snacks, beverages and "free" food you find at the workplace is, according to a study, high in empty calories and might be adding almost 1,300 calories a week to your diet.

Center Store

How Shelf-Stable Proteins Can Pump Up Sales

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 26, 2018

Healthful products made with sought-after ingredients are stealing the spotlight in center store, but merchandising and engagement matter.

CPG

Hershey Revs Up Cross-Country Tour to Retailers’ Front Doors

By Meg Major on Sep. 21, 2018

The company’s 53-foot tricked-out semitrailer is driving shopper insights directly to retailers of all sizes during a cross-country whistle-stop customer tour.

CPG

One-on-One With A 'Challenger' Brand CEO

By Jon Springer on Jul. 06, 2018

Snack It Forward's Nick Desai discusses plant-based snacks -- and their surprisingly warm reception in the supermarket channel -- in WGB's Breakroom.