Food Safety Solutions on the Agenda for Lunch and Learn, June 20

Gerry Galloway of FoodReady, a software company that helps automate and streamline food safety compliance, will be the guest of PLMA’s Lunch and Learn presentation on June 20. Galloway will discuss best practices to implement Rule 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act. In a pre-event interview, Galloway outlines the key points of his upcoming discussion and benefits of attending. Watch Maureen Donoghue’s interview with Galloway here. Register here. Click here to download video

The "Phenomenon" Continues

PLMA's 2024 Private Label Trade Show theme again perfectly defines store brands. PLMA’s "Gold 100" event in Chicago, November 17-19, will empower retailers by presenting thousands of food and non-food products that reflect the latest trends. One stop shopping for store brand success. For information, email info@plma.com. Click here to download video

How AI is Transforming Grocery

Retailers are deploying artificial intelligence in new and innovative ways. PLMA Live! reporter Maureen Donoghue outlines how it’s being used throughout the grocery industry and the potential for store brands. Her report includes comments from Tom Bailey of Rabobank on how this cutting-edge technology could optimize food supply and the decision-making process. Click here to download video

Beauty Boom: Innovation Drives Sales Growth

Beauty and cosmetic products will be a main attraction at PLMA’s “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024” Private Label Trade Show. There’s good reason: Sales of store brand beauty products jumped 11% to $3.9 billion in all outlets last year, according to PLMA's 2024 Private Label Report. Carol Angrisani reports on premium skincare and other key categories. Plus, hear directly from last year's PLMA Show exhibitors about what’s trending this year in clean beauty and value-added cosmetics. Click here to download video

TikTok's Impact: How the Platform is Benefiting Store Brands

At a time when 43% of Gen Z learn about grocery products by social media, TikTok is fueling brand creativity. Jodi Daley reports on how store brands are staying relevant in the short-video era. Hear how Walgreens, Target and Whole Foods are connecting with young audiences. Click here to download video

How Amazon Connects with Young Shoppers

How can private brands appeal to younger generations? Amazon Fresh Private Brand Senior Product Manager Chad Mallory - a 2024 Private Label Hall of Fame inductee and a Zoomer himself - explains how the online retail giant uses search data and other tools to develop products that meet consumer lifestyle and diet needs. Watch Maureen Donoghue’s interview with Mallory here. Click here to download video

Albertsons' SVP Shares Vision for Private Brand Success

Brandon Brown, SVP, Own Brands at Albertsons Cos., provides an insider perspective on private brands. Hear his insights on how store brands should lead instead of follow. Plus, learn the secret ingredient in connecting to customers while developing new products. Brown discusses Albertsons’ new Signature Select Mix + Max frozen meal solution – and reveals his favorite item in the supermarket. Watch Maureen Donoghue’s interview with Brown here. Click here to download video