Tag Archives: August 2013 Feature

Delivering Quality Consumer Experiences—Every Location, Every Time

In this month’s feature article, we investigate the world of omnichannel retailing and what it means for retailers and brands. Basically, omnichannel is all about creating a seamless, consistent experience for the customer—in stores, online and everywhere in between. On the surface, you may wonder why this is such a big deal. Isn’t just having […]

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Global Industry News

Revealed at the 2013 Fancy Foods Show, the newest specialty food trends to watch for include reinvented frozen treats (like kale popsicles), whole grains in new places (such as chocolate bars), ethnic meal starters (such as Thai simmer sauces), retro treats done anew (like gourmet ice cream sandwiches) and innovations in cocktail creations (lavender martini, […]

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By the Numbers

$83.8 Billion The amount spent on back-to-school shopping in 2012 1959 The year Hawaii become the 50th state (on August 21st) 81% The percentage of school-age children who eat breakfast every day 40,000 The number of marshmallows used to create the world’s largest s’more

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A Taste of the Season: Back-to-School Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

Courtesy of Taste of Home Try a new twist on the old PB&J favorite with these healthy and delicious peanut butter and jelly muffins. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup reduced-fat chunky peanut butter 1/4 […]

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