Albertsons Companies Inc., Boise, Idaho, announced the launch of Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled PET (rPET). 

PLMA and industry veteran and expert, Alison Crowe will present “Wine & Spirits: Uncorking Success in This Emerging Category” on Sept. 26 online.

Store brands reached all-time highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared with the same period a year ago, according to new Circana sales data provided exclusively to PLMA.

A recent report from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) shows that consumers were more intrigued by store brands in the past year.

During the first three months of this year, store brands picked up right where they left off in 2022, with double-digit sales increases and greater market share in both dollars and units, according to nationwide data provided exclusively to PLMA by Chicago-based Circana (formerly IRI and NPD).

Private brand sales hit a new record last year, jumping 11.3% to a whopping $228.6 billion in all outlets in the U.S. for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, versus the prior year, according to PLMA.

The beverage market is going through a metamorphosis as brand owners are entering new categories and are turning to contract manufacturers to support these new endeavors.

This year’s State of the Industry report on bottled water showcases how the sparkling water category has continued to shine and how bottled water sales are looking post-pandemic