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Top news and merchandising and marketing trends unfolding with grocery consumer brands in beverages, natural and organicsnacks, condiments and more.

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The J. M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands for $5.6B

The acquisition expands Smucker’s offering of well-known brands in growing categories and accelerates its focus on convenient consumer occasions, the company said.

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Loop platform builds momentum for reusable packaging

Circular model draws participation from leading retailers and CPG brands worldwide.

It’s an expansion of the retailer’s best-selling private label, which now includes more than 2,500 products and generated more than $3 billion in sales last year.

Worker shortfall and inventory issues are impairing in-store execution, but suppliers plan to ramp up promotions and product innovation, Advantage Solutions survey finds.

The compartment-based, build-your-own children’s meals have added fresh fruit for the first time, through a partnership with Del Monte.

The specialty grocer, known for its private-label assortment, said it works closely with vendors and is extra-cautious when it comes to food safety.

Fresh Perspectives: Online fruit-and-vegetable meal service enters brick-and-mortar grocery arena with frozen product line.

The former IQVIA executive takes over from Tony Olson, who becomes chairman of the board.

SHOPP Act aims to extend SNAP-related nutrition incentives to fruit and vegetable purchases from the freezer.

Store brand sales jumped 8.2% during the first half of the year and private-label dollar share climbed to a record 18.8%, according to new Circana data.

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