Tea, Plant-Based Milk and Real-Food Snack Suppliers Join 29 Others Preparing for Food Traceability 

ReposiTrak, the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, is proud to add 32 tea, plant-based milk and snack suppliers to the queue of companies joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). These companies will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, with the goal of meeting the growing traceability demands...

The Retail Rundown: Retailers See Early Back-to-School Spending Amid Price Concerns

While some students are already back in class, others are squeezing in the last stretch of summer before Labor Day. Either way, grocers are bracing for busy aisles as parents juggle back-to-school supplies and grocery lists. This week’s ads highlight plenty of lunchbox staples, including snacks and deli items. 

The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that two-thirds of shoppers had already begun back-to-school purchases by early July, with more than half starting earlier than last year. Concerns about higher prices linked to tariffs...

General Mills Announces Plans to Remove Certified Colors from All US Cereals

General Mills today announced plans to remove certified colors from all its U.S. cereals and all foods served in K-12 schools by summer 2026. Additionally, the company will work to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

For nearly 160 years, General Mills has been providing families quality, great-tasting products across its beloved portfolio of brands.

This change impacts only a small portion of General Mills' K-12 school portfolio

Tyson Foods Launches New Hillshire® Snacking Dips and Spreads

Tyson Foods has announced the launch of Hillshire Snacking Dips and Spreads.

Hillshire Snacking, known for its gourmet snacks and creative flavor combinations, now offers consumers chef-curated snacking experiences, pairing premium pepperoni and rich cream cheese spreads with perfectly toasted rounds.

The new Hillshire Snacking Dips and Spreads include three unique and flavorful varieties:

• Pepperoni, Garlic & Herb – Savory pepperoni paired with aromatic garlic and herbs
• Pepperoni, Mozzarella & Tomato – Classic Italian-inspired flavors with a creamy mozzarella and rich tomato spread
• Pepperoni, Red Pepper Flakes & Italian Herbs...

1 in 6 Adult Americans Replaced Meals With Snacks in 2024: Euromonitor International

One in six adult residents of the United States is replacing their daily meals with snacks, data analytics company Euromonitor International has revealed

According to Euromonitor International’s World Market for Snacks 2024 report, 18% of adult Indians, 17% of adult Americans and 13 % of adult Britons have been replacing their meals with snacks, as convenience-oriented lifestyle changes favour snacking and consumer purchases continue to be impacted by economic uncertainty.

Carl Quash III, head of snacks at Euromonitor International, said: “Consumers have been under...

Conagra Brands Arrives at 2024 NACS Show with Powerhouse Lineup of Snacks

Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, is ready for the neon lights of Las Vegas and the 2024 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show. Featuring a $3.2 billion1 snacks portfolio, Conagra's offerings are a sure bet, with industry-leading meat snacks, sunflower seeds and bagged salty snacks. The NACS Show, the nation's largest convenience store expo, takes place October 8-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees at the Expo can find Conagra Brands...