Private-Label Shift: FMI reports 92% of U.S. shoppers now buy private-label groceries, with store brands gaining faster than national brands and 94% saying they’ll keep buying even if prices ease. Digital Advertising for CPG: Brandmint acquired Rochester’s Adventive to add interactive, motion-based ad tech to its offerings, aiming to help brands move beyond static placements. Nutrition Labeling Pushback: Philippine food and beverage groups are asking to join the technical review of the Nutrient Profile Model, warning the draft may not match today’s market and could affect front-of-pack labels, marketing limits, and taxes. Leadership Change at Ocean Spray: Abigail Buckwalter joins as new Ocean Spray president and CEO from Nestlé Health Science, tasked with driving growth for the cooperative’s cranberry and health-focused portfolio. Wine & Viticulture Tech: UCO and PDO Montilla-Moriles rolled out digital tools to help growers anticipate downy mildew using agroclimatic data. Retail & Brand Ops: Starbucks shares were steady as it hires more “coffeehouse coach” leaders and leans on menu and digital upgrades to lift customer experience. Wine Industry Benchmarking: Decanter World Wine Awards panel results highlighted strong English sparkling performances, with multiple wines scoring “Outstanding” and “Highly recommended.” Packaging & Compliance: A coalition of 17 U.S. state AGs sued California over its plastic packaging recycling law (SB 54), arguing extended producer responsibility requirements go too far.