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On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary of operations internationally, Metro Cash & Carry will run the Metro Community Stars Awards 2014 contest from May 01 2014 till June 31, 2014 to recognise independent entrepreneurs with creative ideas efficiently...

Milk, cheese and yogurt are dependable dairy staples, but supermarket operators interested in growing the overall category should consider stocking their refrigerated and frozen cases with dairy products beyond the ordinary. Something, perhaps, like Elli Quark.Elli Quark is a...

India can be defined clearly as a “Land of Gaps” and thus, a “Land of Opportunities”. These gaps and the aligned opportunities are two sides of the same coin which has a vital impact on the production of food,...

If current growth patterns continue, “extra mouths to feed” will be an understatement in 2053, when our planet’s population is predicted to jump by 2 billion people. That’s going to be a big challenge for the food industry, and...

The adoption of virtual reality technology is gaining steam in the CPG industry, enabling brands and marketers to transform store merchandising and shopper marketing programs.Savvy marketers are discovering the speed, versatility, cost-savings and competitive advantage that can be achieved...

Shelf talkers and other POP material are creating significant shopper experiences in a number of innovative ways.Today’s supermarket customers have an appetite for more information such as nutrition, alternative product usage ideas, product benefits and — most importantly —...

These days, talk of food trends invariably turns south — as in Argentina, Brazil and Peru. South American cuisine is on nearly everyone’s list of the hottest foods to watch, with the region’s produce gaining particular attention.In early 2013,...

At the Sweets & Snacks Expo last May, Mars Chocolate North America presented merchandising strategies that take into account the exploding use of self-checkouts by customers.“Since the front-end is a critical location of every store, at Mars Chocolate, we’ve...

With so many grocers currently focussed on freshness, they may be overlooking an opportunity to generate more dough in the frozen aisle. For instance, the global frozen bakery market is estimated to reach $32.5 billion by 2018, according to...

Shoppers really care about the environment. According to a recent study on sustainability drivers of dairy shopper purchase decisions, more than 86 percent of Americans said that concern about the earth influences their purchases, which means, logically, that packaging...

Rashi Choudhary, Co-founder & COO, LocalBanya.com, Mumbai’s first online supermarket, discusses growth plans following funding by an investing company, with Juhi Sharma.LocalBanya.com has raised Series A funding from Karmvir Avant Group. How does this impact your business?This cash...

There was a time when production and marketing mavens at every rung of the food and beverage industry wrote off the “shop and eat local” movements as passing fads, fuelled by next-wave hippies toting hemp shopping bags to the...

By taking the right steps, grocers can expect to see increased sales and repeat customers well into the new year.Grocers need to transform their customers into active brand advocates who will sing their praises to friends and family. By...

For better health, weight management and great-tasting dishes, consumers are savoring citrus like never before.Back in the day, when consumers thought citrus, they thought vitamin C. But as more studies reveal the other nutrients and health benefits of fruits...