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Fannie May launches new direct-to-consumer site

Customers can create custom gift boxes.

September 22, 2021

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On the new fanniemay.com, consumers can build "Create Your Own" premium gift boxes and select from an assortment of chocolates.

Cocoa, coffee farmers work with IBM, Heifer International to improve traceability

Access to IBM blockchain, AI platforms support farm-level decisions, increase transaction speed.

July 7, 2021

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Smallholder cocoa and coffee farmers and their cooperatives in Honduras are accessing new markets and making better business decisions through IBM Food Trust and IBM Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, working with Heifer International and IBM.

American Licorice turns to AnswerRocket for market data analysis

Platform gives candy company insights into key performance drivers.

June 16, 2021

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American Licorice Company is leveraging AnswerRocket’s augmented analytics platform for data discovery and automated analysis of its syndicated market data from IRI and SPINS.

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

Recent New York Times report details how stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

Recent New York Times report details how grocery stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Grocery delivery via drone? Kroger partners with Drone Express on pilot program

Pilot program starts this spring in Centerville, Ohio, with plans for California program next.

Crystal Lindell

May 3, 2021

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The pilot program will allow package delivery to the location of a customer's smartphone, as opposed to a street address.

How Ritter Sport used MeisterTask to transform its to-do lists

The digital platform also helped the chocolate company better navigate work-from-home during the pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

April 19, 2021

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Staff at Ritter Sport, known for its iconic square chocolates, were keeping track of their to-do lists with sticky notes, pencils and whiteboards. Torsten Schlegel knew there had to be a better way.

How communication and technology can support food manufacturing

Beekeeper’s Daniel Sztutwojner talks communication platform, using technology to improve operations and strengthen the workforce.

Alyse Thompson

January 4, 2021

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Daniel Sztutwojner, Beekeeper’s chief customer officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the Beekeeper platform and how technology can support frontline workers, improve operations and help develop a skilled workforce for the future.

See’s Candies introduces two contactless shopping options

Customers can use Click → Pick → Go! program, DoorDash.

October 19, 2020

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See's Candies has launched two new contactless shopping options for customers to safely and conveniently enjoy their favorite Halloween candies.

How Ferrero uses data to navigate supply chain issues

Alloy recently hosted Glenn Lawse, VP Supply Chain at Ferrero USA, to discuss the company’s supply chain up and downs.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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Nutella has been 'selling like hotcakes' amid the COVID-19 pandemic but keeping the supply chain steady is no easy task.

What’s the ‘new normal’ for food retail?

Euromonitor offers insight into pandemic-related changes in food shopping behavior.

Alyse Thompson

August 5, 2020

We’ve heard it endlessly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: This coronavirus era has created a “new normal” for every aspect of life. But what does that mean? And how could it apply to food retail?