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

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Howard Friedman Takes the Wheel at Post Brands

Former Kraft Heinz executive takes over cereal brand following MOM Brands' integration.

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Acosta Appoints New President, CEO

Alejandro Rodriguez Bas has held leadership roles at Grupo Lala and PepsiCo.

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Wakefern E-Commerce Sites Add Sponsored Results

By WGB Staff on Jul. 19, 2018

The new capability activates monetization and brand amplification for CPGs.

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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.

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‘Matterbox Madness’ Packs 10K Healthy Meals for Summer Youth Programs

By WGB Staff on Jun. 28, 2018

Hundreds of employees from 25 Twin Cities companies participate in the competitive event that pits teams against each other in a bracket-style competition to see which team can bundle kids' snack packs in the shortest amount of time.

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Conagra to Acquire Pinnacle Foods for $10.9B

By Jon Springer on Jun. 27, 2018

The deal will create an $11 billion supplier with strength in the "on-trend" frozen and snack categories, officials say.

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The Wonderful Co. Ranks as No. 1 CPG Growth Leader: Report

By WGB Staff on Jun. 15, 2018

A new study reveals the company was the top growth leader in the produce industry in 2017.

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National Brands Remain Critical for Retailer Success

By WGB Staff on Jun. 06, 2018

Acosta’s Why Brands Matter report details impact of national and private label brands on shopper purchasing habits.

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Retail Growth Found in POS ‘Blind Spots’

By WGB Staff on Jun. 06, 2018

Consumer panel data indicates rapid growth in nontraditional channels, with Amazon gaining fastest

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The Soda Tax Fight Just Got More Complicated

By Phil Lempert on Jun. 01, 2018

The Lempert Report: States are passing bills to prevent penalties on sugary drinks.