Consumer packaged goods (CPG)

Confectionery & Sweet Snacks

Swiss federal court rules that chocolate bunnies sold by Lidl could be confused with Lindt's Gold Bunny, orders Lidl to destroy remaining stock; Lindt says ruling will likely serve as precedent in other jurisdictions
The Denver Post (10/06)

Cocoa/Chocolate Products

Nestle’s recent change from foil wrappers to recyclable alternatives for its Quality Street range sparks outrage among some fans; shininess of wrappers has been replaced by a duller paper alternative, coated with a vegetable-based wax
The Mirror (10/06)

Cereal Products

Kellogg’s opens Culinary and Sensory Centre at its Trafford Park factory in Manchester, UK; new food innovation center comes after £500,000 investment, comprises packaging design lab, culinary kitchen, sensory hub, small-scale cereal factory
Grocer (10/06)

Baked Goods

Dunkin’ revamps DD Perks loyalty program, renames it Dunkin’ Rewards; new program offers increased flexibility on how guests can use their points, more food and beverage rewards, new Boosted Status for special loyalty tier customers
QSR Web (10/06)

Fresh Foods

Harpak-ULMA announces TFS 216, a new thermoforming solution designed to package fresh foods in vacuum skin packs on a flat cardboard base; machine uses cardboard roll stock to produce flat, non-thermoformed base, eliminating need for plastic tray
Business Wire (10/06)

Dairy Products/ Dairy Alternatives

Australia-based Naturo says its 'Haelen' milk processing technology gives fresh milk a 60-day shelf life, doubles digestibility without additives; Haelen is set this month to become the first non-thermal milk technology to be approved for export
Bernama Malaysian National News Agency (10/06)

CEO of United Dairymen of Arizona says US dairy exports are set to grow and it is not a matter of 'if,' but a matter of 'how'; increased demand in EU, Oceania due to supply constraints opens opportunity for US to 'answer the call' for increased supply
Capital Press (10/06)

Packaged Foods

Kroger's Home Chef subsidiary partners with TV host Rachael Ray to launch branded meal kits at over 1,300 Kroger stores nationwide, as well as via home delivery; new kits will be available each month, with recipes that aim to be simple, convenient
The Kroger Co. (10/06)

Indonesia Food Market Overview
Fitch Solutions Sector Intelligence (10/06)

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Arby’s appoints Rita Patel as Brand Chief Marketing Officer where she will manage Arby’s advertising, marketing communications, menu, culinary innovation, brand strategy; Patel previously served as Brand Chief Marketing Officer at Buffalo Wild Wings
QSR Web (10/06)

McDonald’s is offering nostalgic McBoo, McPunk’n, McGoblin Halloween Happy Meal pails from October 18-31 at participating restaurants while supplies last; McDonald’s first offered the popular holiday pails in 1986
QSR Web (10/06)

Fast-Casual Restaurants

Potbelly offering limited-time toasted pastrami sandwich featuring spiced and smoked beef, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, choice of bread; Potbelly offering special buy one pastrami sandwich, get one free sandwich to Potbelly Perks members October 11
Chew Boom (10/06)

Bubbakoo’s Burritos partners with American Cancer Society to raise US$25,000 in October to support breast cancer research and care; customers can make US$1, US$3, US$5, US$10 donations at checkout and purchase limited-edition US$5 #CancerSucks cups
QSR Web (10/06)

Restaurants

Pizza Hut partners with Carter’s to launch collection of limited-edition pizza-inspired baby bodysuits to celebrate National Pizza Month; US$14 bodysuits include Special Delivery, Fresh Out The Oven, Slice Slice Baby in sizes NB-24M
QSR Web (10/06)

Wine

Butter London partners with Cupcake Vineyards to launch Pop & Polish wine and nail lacquer kits that feature two new wine-inspired nail polish shades and two bottles of Cupcake wine--Prosecco and Moscato D'Asti
Business Wire (10/06)

Pet Food

Natural dog chew company Bully Bundles launches wholesale website to enable retailers to order bully sticks in bulk; site offers hand-weighing, sorted, volume-based discounts and can accommodate private label packaging
Pets Plus Magazine (10/06)

Moretti’s establishes freeze-dried pet treat company Momentum Carnivore Nutrition as an independent company; treat line features 14 dog treats, four cat treats, six single ingredient toppers, three superfood toppers, three meal bars and a supplement
Pets Plus Magazine (10/06)

Pet Care Products

PetSmart to offer deals on exclusive products through December, as well as contribute over US$300,000 in donations; deals include double the amount of points earned for PetSmart Treats loyalty rewards members receive on all Merry & Bright holiday items
PR Newswire (10/06)

Pet Care Services

The Dog Stop signs multiple franchise deals in Q3 that will bring brand to new markets, including Michigan, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York and Washington, by end of next year; 20 of these new stores expected to open within next nine months
Pet Product Innovations LLC (10/06)

Pet Care

Polkadog and Walden Local Meat announce Polkadog Pork Jerky is now available for purchase online and at retail locations; Walden Local Meat also to offer treat at their brick-and-mortar butcher shop in Boston and through meat share program
Pets Plus Magazine (10/06)

Purina's Beggin' brand partners with online neighborhood network Nextdoor to add pet-friendly residences to interactive, seasonal Treat Map for Halloween; over 75% of Nextdoor neighbors identify as pet owners
Business Wire (10/06)

Nail Products

Butter London launches limited-edition Holiday 2022 Collection, featuring three new two-piece Mini Patent Shine 10X Nail Sets, All Hands on Deck Three-Piece Hand and Nail Care Kit with creams, foot polish, Queens Tea 12-Piece Nail and Treatment Vault
PR Web (10/06)

Hair Care/Hair Styling

UK volume sales in personal care fall as prices rise, with 184.8 million fewer packs of personal-care items sold at stores over 52-week period through mid-July; branded toiletries down 6.5% in volume, while own label down 5.7% in volume: NielsenIQ/Kantar
Grocer (10/06)

Henkel's Schwarzkopf Professional launches SalonLab&Me, the first B2B2C hyper-personalized professional hair-care brand that combines hairdresser expertise with a digital client experience; new hair line available in salon-exclusive online shop
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (10/06)

Beauty Retail

Sally Beauty Holdings celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and supports Hispanic community year-round; retailer currently carries 17 Hispanic-owned or -founded brands, has launched online consumer landing page dedicated to Hispanic-owned, -founded products
PR Newswire (10/06)

Soaps, Bath & Shower Products

P&G's Old Spice debuts third chapter of its 'Men Have Skin Too' campaign, featuring Deon Cole and Gabrielle Dennis along with cameo from actress La La Anthony, highlighting brand's GentleMan's Blend Body Wash with Lavender and Mint
Business Wire (10/06)

Wipes/Towelettes

Nigeria's prices for baby items such as wipes and diapers up almost 100% year-to-date due to impact of Russia-Ukraine war, obstructing global supply chain; high prices forcing some parents to switch to cloth nappies that are cheaper and can be reused
Business Day (10/06)

Personal Care

Coty unveils new corporate identity centered around 'fearless kindness' and codified in new framework, announces new company purpose--'together, we unleash every vision of beauty,' Coty aims to create forward-thinking beauty, break down barriers in beauty
Business Wire (10/06)

Crown's SkinPen Precision microneedling beauty device receives three new approved indications in EU, UK; certification confirms SkinPen Precision treatment can help improve appearance of surgical scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores on all areas of body
Crown Laboratories, Inc. (10/06)

Consumer Economics

Retail Dive: As consumers tighten wallets in 2022 amid inflation, retailers with 9.99%-50% chance of bankruptcy within next 12 months include Bed Bath & Beyond, Kirkland's, Party City, The RealReal, Rite Aid, Tuesday Morning, Wayfair
Indian Retail News (10/06)

State personal consumption expenditures increased 12.7% in 2021 following a decrease of 1.9% in 2020; percent change across all 50 states and DC ranged from 16.3% in Utah to 9.4% in New York: Dept. of Commerce
U.S. Dept. of Commerce (10/06)

Latest: Oct, 06 2022