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Whole Foods to Open Mini “Daily Shop” Stores in New York
The Amazon-owned grocery chain announced today that it will begin opening up new “small-format” stores, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, for quick trips in several urban markets, beginning with a Manhattan location this fall.
The ABCs of Expo West
If you want to speak Expo fluently, first you’ve got to learn the alphabet. Fortunately, we’ve compiled this handy set of definitions for you, down to the letter.
How to Stay Healthy, Safe and Sane At Expo West
A number of possible medical conditions may befall an attendee, from indigestion to trampling injuries to a raging hangover.
Surviving (And Thriving) at Expo West: An Investor’s Perspective
How can a brand stand out among thousands of others exhibiting at the show? Spoiler: It’s not another branded tote bag or t-shirt.
Expo Etiquette: From Hawkeye to Hijack
You might not know the names for these practices, but by the time you’ve been through a day or two at Expo West, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered them.
No Booth? No Problem: Backpacking at Expo West
Exhibiting at Expo West can be prohibitively expensive for an emerging brand with a limited budget. Here’s what to do instead.
Distribution: BelliWelli Goes Conventional With Supplement Launch; Abbot’s Now At Publix
In this distribution roundup: BelliWelli extends into supplements with a new partnership with a mass retailer, Blender Bites secures space with Southeastern Grocers, and more.
New Products: Graza Chips, Barbie Freezer Squeezers and The Tinx Sundae
In this week’s new products roundup, Graza makes its first foray into the snack space with limited-edition chips, The Frozen Farmer teams up with Barbie to create its newest frozen treat, and Mid-Day Squares launches new pack sizes in response to consumer demand.
CPG Week: FTC Throws A Wrench Into The Kroger Albertsons Merger
This week’s podcast dives into the FTC’s challenge to the $24.6B Kroger/Albertsons merger, the potential of yaupon in energy beverages, and why Mason Dixie is betting consumers want more clean comfort food.
FILLO’s Rolls Out Whole Foods-Exclusive Tamale Flavors, Doubles Down on Distribution
FILLO’s, a Latin American-inspired food brand, is launching two new flavors of its Walking Tamales exclusively available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. The rollout bolsters the brand’s partnership with the natural grocery chain.





