To help in the shift toward a circular economy, Happy Family Organics commits to transforming its packaging in three ways: packaging designed for circularity, preservation of natural resources, and consumer education.

The Hatchery Chicago, a nonprofit incubator dedicated to helping Chicago entrepreneurs build and grow successful businesses, introduced six new and innovative CPG startups at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show.

Come hear Saneski, Chef Kuan and Cotto discuss this fast growing segment and supply chain with special guest Moderator Dr. Rachel Cheatham, founder of Foodscape Group.

Building on previous findings and predictions, the panelists tasted their way through the show, identifying products currently attaining prominence in the specialty food industry.

The panel selected these six US participants out of the search that focused on companies that share the Mars Food purpose – Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow.

Shmulik has a wide range of experience working with supermarkets, culinary publications, consumer packaged goods companies, and food service establishments.

Come hear Schnell talk about his team’s mission as well as its activities across key, trending product platforms.

Although convenience is understandably the top reason consumers choose digital ordering, other top reasons include: no waiting; the ability to order, pay, and have it ready; ordering at my "own" pace; and earning rewards/feeling valued.

David Luttenberger, Mintel's global packaging director, looks ahead and discusses the major trends influencing the packaging sector—including implications for consumers, brands, and manufacturers.

The option to order online and pick-up in store, also known as click-and-collect or BOPUS (buy online pickup in store) is favored by 11% of online grocery shoppers. Seven% of these shoppers mix it up and do both, according to NPD’s National Eating Trends® Omnichannel Scorecard.