Consumer packaged goods (CPG)

Confectionery & Sweet Snacks

Ferrero looking to restart production at the factory in Belgium responsible for the salmonella outbreak; company requesting a relaunch for June 13
dpa (05/27)

Frozen Food

Unilever to offer ice cream delivery service via its 'The Ice Cream Shop' virtual storefront, in collaboration with drone delivery service Flytrex; service will be initially available in Texas and North Carolina
Food Dive (05/27)

Packaged Foods

Kerry Group opens Nairobi Development and Application Center in Kenya to support customers in east Africa and the development of sustainable food processing for the continent
Bizcommunity (05/31)

White House tables proposals to change the rules that govern contracts between poultry processors and growers as part of the administration's latest moves to boost competition in the sector
MarketLine (05/27)

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Pinkberry announces limited-time offerings of the new Lava Swirl frozen yogurt and Lava Swirl smoothie; both menu items feature strawberries, pineapple and coconut
Chew Boom (05/31)

Wendy's reportedly bringing the new Strawberry Frosty to US locations beginning in June following a successful launch in Canada last summer; menu item features a Vanilla Frosty blended with strawberry-flavored syrup
Chew Boom (05/27)

Coffee Shops & Juice Bars

Starbucks location in Independence becomes the first Starbucks store in Missouri to unionize following a 17-3 vote
KBIA - 91.3 FM (05/27)

Starbucks locations in the north Texas cities of Mockingbird Station, Addison and Denton send letter to management announcing intention to unionize
Dallas Observer (05/27)

Restaurants

Executive Perspective: Red Robin intends to continue with its pandemic-streamlined menu this year to ensure 'that we do not add operational complexity,' says CEO and President Paul Murphy, adding that company will continue to rely on limited-time offers
Nation's Restaurant News (05/27)

Subway announces launch of a refreshed franchise development program; updates include partnering with franchisees and taking a data-driven approach to align with market-specific needs and ensure restaurants are in the right format and locations
QSR Web (05/27)

Carbonated Soft Drinks

Euromonitor: Primary packaging materials are main inflation driver in soft drinks; industry could respond by exploring flexible price/packaging mixes, introducing smaller-sized bottles/cans, affordable multipacks and alternative formats like package-free
Euromonitor International Ltd. (05/27)

Beer

Anheuser-Busch launches new Seven Rivers brand of beer for the Indian market; the brand's products are made with locally sourced ingredients with flavors curated to suit the Indian palate, company says
Mint (05/31)

Anheuser-Busch's Camden Town Brewery releases limited amount of pasteurized version of its Hells lager in the UK on-premise; brewer claims that Flipping Hells extension is intended to educate consumers about what pasteurization does to the taste of beer
just-drinks (05/27)

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

FDA expands its collaboration with Danone's Nutricia business to boost supplies of specialized medical baby formula bottles to address its shortage among infants with certain allergies or critical health conditions
Reuters (05/27)

Executive Perspective: PepsiCo is taking a trial-and-error approach to metaverse campaigns due to the platform's quickly evolving nature, knowing its presence is key, says Todd Kaplan, chief marketing officer for Pepsi
Adweek LLC (05/27)

Alcoholic Beverages

Pernod Ricard launches two new beverages from its Malfy gin brand: Malfy Con Limone Gin & Tonica and Malfy Rosa Gin & Tonica; beverages available in New Zealand, Australia and Austria, with more markets to follow in spring 2023
just-drinks.com (05/27)

Eye Makeup

Charlotte Tilbury names Chinese actor Gong Jun as new global ambassador, adds limited-edition Pillow Talk line of eye shadow palettes, lipsticks, highlighters, blushes; Shiseido celebrates 150th anniversary with local campaigns featuring singer Man Shuke
Jing Daily (05/27)

Hair Care/Hair Styling

Henkel voluntarily recalls 180 bottles of its 4.2-ounce Alterna Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray over possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex; recall applies to lot #Y401427403, available for public sale no earlier than April 12
Business Wire (05/27)

Cosmetics

Stila’s former founder Jeanine Lobell launches Neen, a new subscription-based beauty brand that sends custom cosmetics in form of a postcard made of recycled materials; brand also debuts silicone compact, plans to add five new products or shades monthly
Hypebae (05/27)

Coty's Rimmel London launches first clean and vegan mascara in its color cosmetics collection; product features organic shea butter and biotin, comes with sustainable bio-based brush
Happi (05/27)

Beauty Retail

Ulta Beauty reports fiscal Q1 2022 net income of US$331.4M, up from year-ago net income of US$230.3M; net sales jump 21.0% year-over-year to US$2.35B on fewer COVID-19 restrictions compared to fiscal Q1 2021, strong guest demand
Business Wire (05/27)

Soaps, Bath & Shower Products

Bawdy Beauty releases seaweed-infused Body Wash and Shake It Butt Mask; body wash comes in a powder, water-activated shower solution, while the sheet mask is formulated with marine algae and seaweed to hydrate and firm skin
Hypebae (05/27)

Personal Care

Indie skin-care brand Topicals releases Slather, an exfoliating body serum made with retinol, lactic acid and squalane; product is designed for removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores in the upper and lower body areas
Hypebae (05/27)

Sheet mask brand Loops Beauty releases Hyper Smooth, a new hydrogel mask targeting hyperpigmentation; product is formulated with tranexamic acid, alpha arbutin, niacinamide and Vitamin B3
Hypebae (05/27)

Disinfecting/Decontamination Technology

Scientists create biodegradable cellulose nonwovens offering antiviral, antibacterial protection, that minimize microplastic waste; nonwovens surfaces instantly inactivate Covid-19 virus with guanidine-based polymer, neomycin sulfate graftings: study
Journal of Hazardous Materials (05/27)

Household Products

SC Johnson named corporate charity partner of MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers for third consecutive year; SC Johnson will aid team’s charitable activities through its Saves for the Ocean initiative, donate to groups working to reduce plastic waste in oceans
The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA) (05/27)

Consumer Economics

CIBC expects Canadian retail sales to slow in coming months, with rotation of demand away from goods and toward services; impact of surging inflation on household disposable incomes to be stronger headwind to sales volumes in Q2 and H2
The Canadian Press (05/27)

US disposable personal income up 0.3% in April, personal consumption expenditures up 0.9%; monthly changes reflect increase in compensation and personal income receipts on assets that were partly offset by decline in proprietors' income: Dept. of Commerce
U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) (05/27)

Consumer Behavior/Attitudes

US retailers face costs due to surplus of merchandise as supply chain disruptions ease, shoppers' behaviors shift amid inflation, high gas prices; Costco's inventories rise 26% for the quarter, Gap's rise 34%, Macy's also reports inventory 'imbalance'
Reuters (05/27)

67% of survey respondents report rising fuel prices increase their likelihood to buy RV in next five years, 69% say fuel costs increased likelihood they will use an RV in next year; 73% more likely to buy from company with sustainable processes: study
PR Newswire (05/27)

Consumer Health & Wellness

Vegan skin-care brand Skin Proud introduces Skin Proud Twitter chatbot as part of initiatives for Mental Health Awareness Month; skin positivity chatbot will focus on self-care, skin health, relationship between mental health issues and stressed skin
Happi (05/27)

Population/Demographics

Grainger partners with The Mom Project to welcome more women into the workforce through Grainger job opportunities on The Mom Project's digital talent marketplace; online community designed to help women stay active in the workforce even during parenthood
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (05/27)

Kotex relaunches in India with line of Kotex Overnight Period Panties made for heavy flow nights; brand launch campaign appeals to Gen Z users by challenging traditional products, taboos and emphasizing that periods should not impact women's lives
Business Wire India (05/27)

Latest: May, 30 2022