Article: Private label here and there: comparing U.S. private label activities with their counterparts in Europe gives a unique perspective on where store brands are headed in 2007.(CLUES FROM EUROPE)

Nearly everyone involved in private label grocery retail knows that 2006 came complete with some heavy-hitting industry events. Trans-fats were officially ousted while consumers locked arms with omega-3 fatty acids. Carbohydrates were welcomed back into the kitchen although bagged spinach was temporarily blacklisted. Over-the-counter drug manufacturers scrambled to reformulate based on new, strict Food and Drug Administration regulations while organics and more healthful food choices took center stage. The cost of fuel skyrocketed, as did the trend toward convenience-oriented products. And product packaging became crisper, cleaner and more functional as the image of ...

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