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3 weeks ago | 
corporatecomplianceinsights.com | Cathy Siegner
The ripple effects of tariff policies extend far beyond simple cost increases, creating complex compliance challenges that span legal, financial and operational domains. CCI contributing writer Cathy Siegner explores how companies of all sizes are responding to this unpredictability, while experts warn that with the DOJ signaling increased customs enforcement under the False Claims Act, the stakes for compliance teams continue to climb.
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1 month ago | 
foodbusinessnews.net | Cathy Siegner
KANSAS CITY — Sales of energy beverages are increasing as consumers seek drinks containing caffeine and any other energy-inducing ingredients to boost their alertness and productivity. Along with choosing leading brands like Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar and Celsius, consumers are reaching for energy brands being marketed as healthier and better-for-you hydration options.
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1 month ago | 
dairyprocessing.com | Cathy Siegner
CHICAGO — Private label brands continue to be popular as consumers seek both value and quality, according to two reports from Circana, the Chicago-based market research company. One report focused on the US market, while the other looked at global private label trends. Citing Circana data, the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) reported record-setting sales in 2024 for the store brands industry of $271 billion, up $9 billion, or 3.9%, from 2023.
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1 month ago | 
foodbusinessnews.net | Cathy Siegner
CHICAGO — Private label brands continue to be popular as consumers seek both value and quality, according to two reports from Circana, the Chicago-based market research company. One report focused on the US market, while the other looked at global private label trends. Citing Circana data, the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PMLA) reported record-setting sales in 2024 for the store brands industry of $271 billion, up $9 billion, or 3.9%, from 2023.
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1 month ago | 
bakingbusiness.com | Cathy Siegner
CHICAGO — Private label brands continue to be popular as consumers seek both value and quality, according to two reports from Circana, the Chicago-based market research company. One report focused on the US market, while the other looked at global private label trends. Citing Circana data, the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PMLA) reported record-setting sales in 2024 for the store brands industry of $271 billion, up $9 billion, or 3.9%, from 2023.
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1 month ago | 
foodbusinessnews.net | Cathy Siegner
NEW YORK — Surveys of more than 5,300 consumers between May 2023 and August 2024 revealed 75% plan to shop differently in 2025, 46% expect to purchase more store brands and 41% will use more coupons. The first annual Grocery Shopper Perspectives report from AlixPartners, a New York-based financial advisory and consulting firm, said in the past year, 75% of shoppers “have made changes to how they buy due to financial concerns,” and that they expect to continue to do so in the months ahead.
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1 month ago | 
bakingbusiness.com | Cathy Siegner
NEW YORK — Surveys of more than 5,300 consumers between May 2023 and August 2024 revealed 75% plan to shop differently in 2025, 46% expect to purchase more store brands and 41% will use more coupons. The first annual Grocery Shopper Perspectives report from AlixPartners, a New York-based financial advisory and consulting firm, said in the past year, 75% of shoppers “have made changes to how they buy due to financial concerns,” and that they expect to continue to do so in the months ahead.
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1 month ago | 
dairyprocessing.com | Cathy Siegner
Check out the frozen section of a mass merchandiser and you’ll see plenty of novelties alongside pints and quarts of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Colorful boxes and bags of bars, sandwiches, cones, ice pops and bite-size frozen treats vie for attention by offering dairy and plant-based options, added crunch, layers and swirls, and some unusual flavor combinations.
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1 month ago | 
foodbusinessnews.net | Cathy Siegner
KANSAS CITY —Check out the frozen section of a mass merchandiser, and you’ll see plenty of novelties alongside pints and quarts of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Colorful boxes and bags of bars, sandwiches, cones, ice pops and bite-size frozen treats vie for attention by offering dairy-and plant-based options, added crunch, layers and swirls, and some unusual flavor combinations.
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2 months ago | 
supermarketperimeter.com | Cathy Siegner
NEW YORK — Leaders of top performers in the consumer products (CP) industry are shifting focus this year to innovation investment, portfolio changes, enhancing consumer demand and finding efficiencies. Deloitte Consultancy surveyed 250 global CP executives from food and beverage and other industries for its 2025 Consumer Products Outlook, which described the survey respondents as senior decision-makers at companies with more than $500 million in revenue – and most above $5 billion.
