Items that are low in sodium don’t have to bland, as shown by Campbell Soup Co.’s V8 Spicy Hot Low Sodium 100% vegetable juice. Featuring just 140 milligrams of sodium in each 50-calorie 8-ounce glass, the beverage offers zesty flavor along with two full servings of vegetables, according to Camden, N.J.-based Campbell, which adds that product displays the American Heart Association heart-check mark and meets the U.S. government requirements for a low-sodium food. The company offers more than 200 reduced sodium products across its portfolio of soups, sauces, beverages, pastas and breads, including the entire V8 beverage line. A 46-ounce bottle of V8 Spicy Hot Low Sodium 100% vegetable juice retails for a suggested $3.99. To learn more, visit www.v8juice.com.
2010 Meat and Seafood Operations Reviews: Value on a Platter and Seafood Hits Its Stride
In these separate reports incorporating exclusive Progressive Grocer research, we shed light on the latest trends in both categories.
Progressive Grocer's Category Captains 2009
Category management took on a new level of importance in the past year, as smart suppliers recognized that tuning in to consumer data and retailer partner' needs was the safest bet for all to succeed.
Total supermarket sales were $430.3 billion, up $13.2 billion from the $417.2 billion recorded in 2007 continuing the trend of slightly higher percentage increases in each of the past five years, according to the results of Progressive Grocer's 62nd Annual Consumer Expenditures Study (CES)
Progressive Grocer's 2009 Annual Produce Operations Review
Against a trying backdrop of persistently weak economic conditions, fierce competition and financially wary shoppers, supermarket produce departments faced muchharsher headwinds during the past 12- month period than they have in recent years, as evidenced by marginal comparable-sales gains and a tentative outlook for the balance of the year
Progressive Grocer's 2009 Super 50
At first glance, the bulk of statistical information in Progressive Grocer's Super 50 report appears similar to last year, but a deeper look shows there are clearly plenty of change afoot within the ranks of these leading players, many of which are presently immersed in aggressive campaigns aimed at redefining their brands - and reasserting their cost/value propositions - for shoppers.
Today's New Product
Fresh-blueberry Muffin Mix
Unlike current all-in-one dry mixes, Concord Foods’ natural, easy-to-make Blueberry Muffin Mix requires the addition of a cup of fresh blueberries, milk and an egg.
