June 2018

Σημαντική Ανακοίνωση

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Amazon to launch Whole Foods delivery through Prime Now in Houston, 3 other cities

Seattle-based retail giant Amazon.com Inc. is expanding another Prime perk to Houston.

Beginning June 26, Prime members in Houston will be able to order groceries and other items from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now and have them delivered in as little as an hour. The service also rolls out to Chicago, Minneapolis and San Antonio June 26, according to a press release. 

Millennials Likely to Belong to Loyalty Programs

Millennials belong to more loyalty programs than older consumers, according to research by Hawk Incentives. Older respondents report that they are active in 3.9 loyalty programs, on average, while millennial respondents are active in an average of 4.2 programs. 

Consumers quenching their thirst with organic beverages

The U.S. organic beverage market is surging as shoppers pursue fresh products, gut health and sugar reduction. As sugary sodas decline in popularity, 62% of consumers are looking for more natural beverage options, according to the Beverage Industry's 2018 product development outlook. Some of the most sought-after categories are hybrid drinks with added protein, vitamins and antioxidants, carbonated juice, and juices with functional add-ons.

Discover America

Minnesota

Land of 10,000 Lakes

Minnesota is a land of contrasts. Here you can follow the secluded canoe trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or have a houseboat adventure in Voyageurs National Park. There are Northwoods golf and spa resorts and more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined and the state also claims world class cities with internationally acclaimed arts, unique entertainment acts and venues, and professional sports teams.

Did you know?

Atradius achieved strong results in 2017

Atradius total revenues EUR 1,837.2 million, up 5.1% at constant exchange rates

Greek companies are demonstrating their growing competitiveness by exporting to new markets

Greece’s financial recovery from crisis is supported by many local companies that have identified lucrative business opportunities to new international markets such as South America and the Caribbean.

Webinar: New U.S. FDA Food Labeling Rules

Companies have just 1.5 years (2.5 for small businesses) to comply with the changes to U.S. FDA food labeling rules. Companies should begin making the changes now, as the process of re-testing for newly required nutrients, re-designing, re-printing, and re-labeling can take a significant amount of time. This webinar will help companies navigate these changes so they may begin compliance efforts.

The webinar is free of charge and will take place on Wednesday, July 11 at 9am Eastern (https://time.is/EDT). Interested parties can register through the link below: