CRN opposes California protein powder bill
According to CRN, SB 1033 adopts misguided policies that impose burdens beyond federal rules and send alarmist messages about nonexistent harms.
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MPG expands its retail logistics platform through partnership with Reverse Solutions
“Brands and retailers are under constant pressure to protect margin while meeting compliance requirements and keeping product moving.”
CRN responds to NYT article “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?”
CRN emphasizes that supplements are not intended to replace a healthy diet but to help fill ongoing nutrient gaps identified in federal nutrition data and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Boar's Head Brand offers top portfolio of heart-healthy deli meats for American Heart Month
Boar's Head highlight its extensive selection of 22 deli meats Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association
Kraft Heinz pauses planned split
Move comes as food and beverage giant's earnings disappoint.
Long John Silver's brings iconic Tartar Sauce to select Kroger locations for a limited release during Lent
Beloved restaurant classic now available by the bottle—just in time for seafood season
VIC Cotton Company revives a European beauty essential, reintroducing the art of everyday exfoliation
A heritage-crafted, organic cotton cloth from the Netherlands reframes cleansing as a ritual—refined, enduring, and intentionally simple.
Lemme expands women’s wellness footprint at Target
Lemme Multi Gummies marks the brand’s entry into the women’s multivitamin market.
Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business to Snackruptors for $115M
The sale will streamline Hain’s North American operations and enable the company to focus on higher‑margin categories with better cash flow.
Uncrustables taps Myles Garrett as performance partner after historic NFL season
Garrett, widely recognized as one of the league’s top defensive players, will appear in upcoming Uncrustables brand campaigns and digital activations.
Coca-Cola to discontinue frozen products in U.S. and Canada
Frozen products will be phased out during the first quarter of 2026.
API Group boosts portfolio with Advance Paperbag rollout and state‑of‑the‑art facility opening
Customizable paper bags for grocery, retail and foodservice now available
Mars Snacking North America’s Anton Vincent wins 2026 Kettle Award
Vincent has been recognized for driving transformative growth since joining Mars in 2019.
L.A. Libations and Circana partner for real-time market insights to emerging beverage brands
Under the agreement, Circana will serve as the strategic partner for market insights throughout the L.A. Libations ecosystem.
Vital Proteins puts backstage talent first during Fashion Week with “Vital Diner”
A collagen-infused pop-up celebrating the people who power Fashion Week, with a “major” collaboration from Patrick Ta.
RILA board welcomes five new members and names Phil Daniele as chair
“I look forward to the work that we will do at RILA to advocate for certainty and stability for retailers and the consumers who they serve,” said Daniele.