Ibotta and DoorDash announced a multi-year strategic partnership to provide DoorDash customers with access to Ibotta’s industry-leading catalog of digital promotions. In joining the Ibotta Performance Network, DoorDash continues to create value for consumers with personalized promotions and coupons to further save on items in a range of categories.

This new partnership creates an enhanced opportunity to reach consumers across DoorDash’s footprint of over 115,000 non-restaurant stores on its marketplace in North America. As a leading promotions network in the U.S., the IPN helps brands

Simbe has launched Tally Spot, a breakthrough fixed sensor data capture solution that complements Tally, Simbe’s market-leading autonomous mobile robot.

Developed as an extension of Tally to support higher-frequency scans in specific sections of the store, Tally Spot provides an added layer of visibility into high-turnover and higher-risk sales areas, like fresh produce, prepared foods, alcohol and even bottom-of-basket at checkout.

Automated store intelligence has become an essential tool for retailer success across sectors, store sizes and technological maturity. Leading wholesalers like

Equitable Food Initiative celebrated a groundbreaking year marked by transformative advancements in ethical labor practices, collaboration and workforce development across the produce supply chain.

A key highlight from the year is the rapid growth of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program. Administered by EFI, the program launched in Nov.  2023 and gained significant momentum in 2024. More than 260 suppliers and 1,200 growers have joined the ECIP LAB platform to date, fostering collaboration, accountability and engagement across the supply chain. The growth underscores the industry’s

Albertsons launched its third annual Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad competition in search of emerging and innovative brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent food brands between $3 million and $10 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete live at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, on March 4.

“The Albertsons Innovation Launchpad is an exciting platform that brings new and emerging brands closer to our customers,” said Omer Gajial, executive vice president of merchandising and chief digital officer at

Brighter Bites has partnered with Act Bar, a pioneering brand in the better-for-you protein bar market, dedicated to redefining snacking through sustainability and social responsibility.

For every Act Bar purchased, the company will donate 10 cents to Brighter Bites to further its mission of providing fresh produce to under-resourced families across the country. The Brighter Bites name will be present on the packaging, and Act Bar plans to continue this donation indefinitely.

“I'm thrilled to join forces with Brighter Bites as we work toward a common goal of nourishing our communities,” said

Inclement weather conditions from past storms heavily damaged the tomato crops in Florida, reducing supplies. That along with a decreased amount out of California and Mexico created a supply-and-demand imbalance. But now the supplies have started to improve along with lower market pricing. Plan to launch attractive tomato advertising promotions and recoup some of those lost sales from this major category.

Get back into the tomato business by setting an endcap display of all varieties and sizes. Snacking tomatoes are consumers' new favorite so make certain you carry all of them. There are