Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
FMI Argues USDA COOL Rule Increases Burdens on Food Retailers and Consumers
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Regulatory Counsel Erik Lieberman made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule that further … Continue reading
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Consumers and the Growing Quest for Fresh
U.S. consumers are on the hunt to put more greens on their tables at meal time—even if it means spending a little more cabbage. … Continue reading
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USDA Proposes to Amend Country of Origin Labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country … Continue reading
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Skuna Bay Implements Carbon Offsets for All Freight Emissions
Effective immediately, Skuna Bay Salmon will neutralize carbon emissions from all freight shipments with carbon offsets purchased through Terra Pass. Adopting this policy further advances Skuna Bay’s commitment … Continue reading
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Merchandising Ideas to Watch for at IDDBA
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) presents the Show & Sell Center (a 10,000 sq. ft. retail merchandising and idea center) at the association’s 49th … Continue reading
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Tops Markets To Carry Ground Beef Rich With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
TOPS Friendly Markets now offers shoppers a new option when it comes to supplementing their diets with omega-3 fatty acids. After 10 years of … Continue reading
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Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit Addresses the Future of the Industry
More than 100 attendees representing all segments of the seafood chain gathered at the first-ever Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit to explore how best to … Continue reading
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Fruit, Organics Post Strong Performance in Q4
Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts on Retail, the … Continue reading
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IFT Issues Food Product Tracing Report to FDA
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) released its report for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot … Continue reading
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Industry Publishes New Cantaloupe Guidance
A new resource, The National Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Cantaloupes and Netted Melons, is now available to help companies that grow, harvest, sort, … Continue reading
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Retailers Partner with United Fresh to Explore FSMA Impact
United Fresh and the California Grocers Association Education Foundation are presenting a webinar outlining the potential impact of the proposed Produce Safety Rule on … Continue reading
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Stater Bros. Charity Golf Event on Tap
Since the beginning six years ago, the Stater Bros. Charities Dave Stockton Heroes Challenge has raised nearly $3 million for Southern California charities and … Continue reading
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SymphonyIRI Report Recaps 2012 CPG Trends and Predicts Trends for 2013
Reverberations from the nation’s economic rollercoaster ride have been felt throughout the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry for several years now, and 2012 was … Continue reading
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United Launches 2013 Produce Industry Compensation Survey
The United Fresh Foundation, through its Center for Leadership Excellence, has launched its 2013 compensation survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected … Continue reading
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Clear Springs Foods Adds Three Additional Facilities
Clear Springs Foods, Inc., an employee owned, vertically integrated food company, has taken possession and operational control of three additional facilities within the past … Continue reading
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Frankly Fresh Discusses the Benefits of HPP
Dr. Ash Husain talks about how the company is using High Pressure Processing (HPP), to preserve product freshness, flavor, safety and increased shelf life, without artificial preservatives. Continue reading
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A Heavy-Duty Solution
Mart Cart, a manufacturer of electric-powered shopping carts is pleased to announce a new cart – the Ultima by Mart Cart. The Ultima addresses … Continue reading
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Weis Markets Introduces Weis eCoupons
Weis Preferred Shoppers Club Card members now have the ability to load paperless coupons to their club card through any internet-enabled device including iPhones … Continue reading
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Mamma Chia Announces Chia Squeeze Vitality Snack
Mamma Chia, the organic food and beverage company that helped originate the chia beverage category, pioneers a new food category with the Chia Squeeze™ vitality … Continue reading
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Heineken-UEFA Champions League Sponsorship Program App to Drive Retail Traffic
Heineken is once again leveraging the excitement of its partnership with the UEFA Champions League to bring the most prestigious soccer club competition to … Continue reading
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NPA Natural Seal Hits 1,200th Certification
The Natural Seal program led by the Natural Products Association (NPA) has hit a new milestone with the 1,200th certification of natural products and … Continue reading
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PTI Comments on Food and Drug Administration’s Product Tracing Pilot
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), designed to help the produce industry maximize the effectiveness of current trac back procedures, is currently developing a response … Continue reading
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United Fresh Voices Concern for Small Farm Exemptions
United Fresh members and staff are participating in the first public hearings organized by FDA to hear feedback on the draft Produce Rule and … Continue reading
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SFTA Releases First Annual Sustainability Report
According to a new report by the Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA), organic food companies are increasingly adopting a wide range of sustainability initiatives. The … Continue reading
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Weis Markets Adds New Stores
Weis Markets today opened the doors of two new grocery stores in Baltimore County. The company invested $14 million in the Towson and Woodlawn … Continue reading
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