Joe has been creating content for the retail and CPG industry for the past 30 years. He is currently the VP of Content & Global Media at ECRM & RangeMe, where he has been for the past 10 years. Prior to this, he spent 14 years as an editor with Progressive Grocer magazine, and has also written for trade media brands including Chain Drug Review, Convenience Store News, Drug Store News, FoodService Director, The Gourmet Retailer, MMR, Retail Leader and Store Brands Magazine.
Scaling Up Successfully: 6 Key Insights from Pholicious Co-Founder Joseph Trousdale
Launched in 2021, the brand has seen tremendous growth, landing several retail and foodservice deals, and an investment from Kevin O’ Leary!
233 Suppliers Move to Next Phase of 7-Eleven’s Brands With Heart Selection Process
Selected brands will send samples to 7-Eleven’s Emerging Brands team for review and an opportunity to meet virtually with buyers
Beverage Brand Asarasi Wins Wakefern 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
Asarasi’s products are expected to hit shelves in spring 2026 at Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and Morton Williams.
How 7-Eleven’s Brands with Heart Brings Purpose-Driven Products to the Shelf
A Q&A with Louisa McCarty, Manager, 7-Ventures | 7-Eleven Emerging Brands
Unlocking Growth at Retail & Foodservice with Global Cuisine
PDG Insights’ Diana Sheehan shares how supermarket and restaurant operators can ride the wave of international food adoption
Core-Mark Curated Winner Unite Food Seeks to Shake Up the Protein Bar Aisle
This fast-growing brand has landed several accounts from her engagement with retail buyers on RangeMe
Nicobi Foods is Proof That Success Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Former detective and restauranteur Obi Linton brings all of his past skills to bear in driving success at retail as a CPG brand owner
Tallow’s Making a Comeback, and Brands are Scaling up to Meet Demand
Used by ancient civilizations for food and beauty products, rendered animal fat is once again a big hit with wellness-minded consumers
Walmart’s Open Call 2025 Applications Now Live Through July 25
Entrepreneurs have the chance to pitch Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers with products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. for a shot at national distribution.
RangeMe Supplier Success Update: Sugar Bliss
The brand has expanded its distribution to Compass Group’s Levy Restaurants and convenience locations