Albertsons Companies Launches Competition for Emerging Specialty Food, Beverage and Pet Brands
17 Januar 2023 - 08:32PM
Business Wire
Grocery company begins initial application
process for innovative, independent businesses
Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today announced its first
Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small
and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet
products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving new,
innovative businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live at
the Natural Products Expo West in California on Mar. 8.
A panel of judges will evaluate 60 applicants presenting
products that reflect growing consumer interest in areas such as
low sugar or carb, all-natural, plant-based products, functional
beverages, global flavors, healthy prepared meals and premium pet
items. The top three winners will receive prizes valued at $170,000
including cash, services and industry recognition.
“We envision the Albertsons Innovation Launchpad competition to
be a fun and engaging way to connect with up-and-coming
entrepreneurs and brands,” said Jen Saenz, EVP and Chief
Merchandising Officer at Albertsons Cos. “We’re always looking to
provide our customers fresh, innovative products and new meal
ideas. Through this process, we are hoping to discover unique items
that can be considered for distribution in any one of our banner
stores.”
The top winners will be considered for distribution in
Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway,
Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME, Pavilions, Kings Food Markets, Balducci's
Food Lovers Market and Market Street.
Applications for the Albertsons Innovation Launchpad are being
accepted now through Jan. 31. For more information on the
competition or to apply, visit
rangeme.com/albertsonsinnovationlaunchpad23.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the
United States. As of December 3, 2022, the Company operated 2,270
retail food and drug stores with 1,720 pharmacies, 402 associated
fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19
manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34
states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb,
Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen,
Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The
Company is committed to helping people across the country live
better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by
neighborhood. In 2021, along with the Albertsons Companies
Foundation, the Company contributed nearly $200 million in food and
financial support, including approximately $40 million through our
Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our
communities have enough to eat.
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