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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Presented AeroFarms With CEA Proclamation Honor During Visit to AeroFarms Danville, World's Largest Aeroponic Smart Farm

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Friday, March 31, 2023

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Governor Youngkin presented the inaugural Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Proclamation to AeroFarms, a notable sign of the growing importance of the CEA category and the impact of next generation agriculture to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Governor Youngkin presented the inaugural Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Proclamation to AeroFarms, a notable sign of the growing importance of the CEA category and the impact of next generation agriculture to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AeroFarms continues to pioneer the latest technology in indoor farming, bringing advancements in agriculture and job creation to Virginia as a model for continued expansion.
"I was pleased to visit AeroFarms and see firsthand their amazing contribution to the Commonwealth's growing controlled environment agriculture and AgTech innovation industry.
Indoor growing is the future of agriculture and Virginia is leading the way,” said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Barilla® Chickpea and Red Lentil Pastas Add Plant-Based Protein to Recipes from eMeals

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If it's true that all you need is love and pasta (and of course it is!), it's also true that every new pasta recipe is a cause for celebration. That means the new Pasta Night Meets Plant-Based Protein recipe collection from eMeals, America's leading meal planning service, and Barilla, the world's leading pasta producer, gives you nine fresh reasons to rejoice – each of them made using either Barilla chickpea or Barilla red lentil pastas. The chickpea pasta has 21 grams of plant protein per 3.5 oz serving, while the red lentil pasta has 25 grams of plant protein per 3.5 oz serving.

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That means the new Pasta Night Meets Plant-Based Protein recipe collection from eMeals , America's leading meal planning service, and Barilla , the world's leading pasta producer, gives you nine fresh reasons to rejoice – each of them made using either Barilla chickpea or Barilla red lentil pastas.
The chickpea pasta has 21 grams of plant protein per 3.5 oz serving, while the red lentil pasta has 25 grams of plant protein per 3.5 oz serving.
New pasta pleasures: Available free on eMeals' Pasta Night Meets Plant-Based Protein landing page or in the Bonus Collection section of the eMeals app for subscribers, the list includes nine easy-cook hot recipes made with five Barilla chickpea and red lentil pasta varieties.
All varieties are made with just one ingredient – either 100% chickpea or 100% red lentil flour.

Who is America's Favorite Grocer? Market Force Releases Study Ranking Top US Grocery Brands

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

This year's top grocery brands were Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Woodman's Markets.

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This year's top grocery brands were Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Woodman's Markets.
This margin has widened since 2017 when Walmart's lead was at 1.75x vs. Kroger demonstrating Walmart's continued market penetration over the past 5 years.
Given relatively similar pricing, grocery customers' satisfaction and behavior (in terms of the brands they shop regularly) is really dictated by the brand's ability to facilitate a problem free experience.
Our study sees this fulfillment method increasing from 16% to 23% of grocery customers.

Premium Mochi Ice Cream Brand Mochidoki Launches with Amazon Fresh

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New York-based, premium mochi ice cream company Mochidoki (http://www.mochidoki.com) announces today its launch in 40 delivery regions through Amazon Fresh, bringing five of the brand's most popular flavors (Vanilla Chip, Strawberry, Cake Batter, Vegan Mango and Vegan Passionfruit) to more customers across the country.

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New York-based, premium mochi ice cream company Mochidoki ( http://www.mochidoki.com ) announces today its launch in 40 delivery regions through Amazon Fresh, bringing five of the brand's most popular flavors (Vanilla Chip, Strawberry, Cake Batter, Vegan Mango and Vegan Passionfruit) to more customers across the country.
Mochidoki's Amazon Fresh launch will allow customers to check out with lower order minimums and expedited delivery times.
From 2020 to 2022, Mochidoki more than doubled the number of mochi ice cream pieces sold, at 5 million, while the mochi ice cream category as a whole saw a 60% increase in demand from 2021 to 2022.
Our goal has always been to bring mochi to as many people as possible, and through our partnership with Amazon, we're able to do just that."

AeroFarms Continues Commercial Scaling and Category Expansion with Addition of Produce Leaders, Robert Ferla and John Freitas

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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AeroFarms grows safe, nutritious, and delicious food all year round, while using up to 95% less water and zero pesticides compared to traditional field farming.

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AeroFarms grows safe, nutritious, and delicious food all year round, while using up to 95% less water and zero pesticides compared to traditional field farming.
Robert Ferla is a tenured expert in produce with 30+ years of experience, most recently at Fierman Produce Exchange and Katzman Produce companies and previously at The Grand Union Supermarket Company.
John Freitas also has a 30+ year career leading the expansion of flavorful, fresh and nutrient-rich foods.
The AeroFarms FlavorSpectrum™ Philosophy was designed to represent the breadth of flavors and varieties grown inside the company’s indoor vertical farms.

Panera Continues Loyalty Innovation as the First National Restaurant to Use Amazon One for Loyalty Identification and Payment

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Today, Panera Bread announced its planned rollout of Amazon One as a loyalty identification for MyPanera , its industry-leading loyalty program with 52+ million members, and a contactless payment method.

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Today, Panera Bread announced its planned rollout of Amazon One as a loyalty identification for MyPanera , its industry-leading loyalty program with 52+ million members, and a contactless payment method.
Panera is the first national restaurant company to use Amazon One as both a way for guests to pay and access their loyalty account with their palm.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230322005275/en/
A guest using Amazon One technology at a Panera Bread café.
Enrollment in Amazon One is voluntary and includes opt-in consent, and guests can choose to use Amazon One for loyalty linking, payment, or both.

Spring Brunch Gets Hip: eMeals Menu Features 19 Crimes Wines from Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart Plus One of Snoop's Own Recipes

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brunch can be blah, but the new 19 Crimes Brunch menu from meal planning service eMeals raises the bar from ordinary to extraordinary. This inspired spring spread for eight features wines from 19 Crimes Wines collaborators Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart paired with a menu that blends the tastes of the entertainment Icon and the lifestyle guru, creating the brunch equivalent of a mixtape that will receive loud applause from your guests.

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This inspired spring spread for eight features wines from 19 Crimes Wines collaborators Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart paired with a menu that blends the tastes of the entertainment Icon and the lifestyle guru, creating the brunch equivalent of a mixtape that will receive loud applause from your guests.
Available free on eMeals' 19 Crimes Brunch landing page or in the Occasions Plan in the eMeals app for subscribers, the plan spans six recipes and five wines including two new vins from The Doggfather.
One-click shopping is also available for select retailers through the 19 Crimes Brunch landing page.
The new 19 Crimes Brunch menu is part of eMeals' Occasions Plan offering, which complements the company's weekly meal planning service.

DIGIORNO® UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE ALL-ONION PIZZA, JUST IN TIME FOR COLLEGE HOOPS' MOST EMOTIONAL TOURNAMENT

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

SOLON, Ohio, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's face it – college hoops can be a rollercoaster of emotions, with heartbreaking losses often leading to failed attempts at holding back tears. This year, DIGIORNO® is ready with the assist, creating the first-ever pizza that can also be used as an emotional crutch (or should we say, emotional crust). Throughout the tournament, fans can enter for a chance to win an exclusive DIGIORNO Cry Pie – an all-onion pizza made to mask your basketball heartbreak.

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This year, DIGIORNO® is ready with the assist, creating the first-ever pizza that can also be used as an emotional crutch (or should we say, emotional crust).
Throughout the tournament, fans can enter for a chance to win an exclusive DIGIORNO Cry Pie – an all-onion pizza made to mask your basketball heartbreak.
"We've all seen or experienced the heartbreak that comes with a tough loss during the college basketball championship.
We hope our Cry Pies offer people a fun way to engage with the tournament and our brand, no matter who they're cheering for!"

Acosta Group Names New President of OeP, Mike Burrington

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group announced today that Mike Burrington has joined the company's Digital Commerce business unit as President of OeP, a best-in-class agency for brands selling on Amazon. In his new role, Burrington will report to John Carroll, President of Digital Commerce and Advanced Analytics, Acosta Group.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group announced today that Mike Burrington has joined the company's Digital Commerce business unit as President of OeP , a best-in-class agency for brands selling on Amazon.
In his new role, Burrington will report to John Carroll, President of Digital Commerce and Advanced Analytics, Acosta Group.
"His addition to the collective of Acosta Group agencies further bolsters our commitment to bringing differentiated digital commerce services to our CPG and retail partners."
Acosta Group acquired OeP in early 2022 as part of its strategy to offer clients one-stop digital commerce services across retailer e-commerce platforms.

Amazon Falls to H-E-B after Two Years as Top U.S Grocery Retailer, dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Concludes

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

dunnhumby , the global leader in customer data science, today released the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market.

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dunnhumby , the global leader in customer data science, today released the sixth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market.
Three years after the pandemic upturned the grocery industry, H-E-B has regained its leadership position from Amazon with Costco following closely behind in second place.
Amazon fell to third while Wegmans took the fourth spot for the third year in a row.
“In 2017 we set out on a journey to understand how customers’ preferences and retailers’ financial results predicted which retailers would last.