Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Tops Friendly Markets Launches Nuval Nutritional Scoring System In All Stores
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania, announced today the launch of the NuVal … Continue reading
General Mills Launches New Nonprofit to Improve Food Processing and Alleviate Hunger in Africa
MINNEAPOLIS (March 16, 2011) – General Mills today announced the launch of Partners in Food Solutions as a hunger-fighting nonprofit bringing food production and … Continue reading
Beef Information Centre Launches NEW Canadian Beef Advantage Marketing Website and Image Gallery
Calgary, AB March 16, 2011 – The Beef Information Centre (BIC) announces the launch of an online resource to support the marketing of the … Continue reading
Amerlux celebrates opening of a new facility in China
FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 16, 2011 – Amerlux, a leading worldwide lighting solutions provider, recently celebrated the grand opening of Guangzhou Amerlux Lighting Solutions … Continue reading
Whole Foods Market Lends $4 Million to Local Farmers And Artisan Producers
AUSTIN, Texas (March, 15, 2011) - Whole Foods Market announced it has funded a total of $4 million dollars inlow-interest loans through its Local Producer Loan … Continue reading
Walmart Expands Its Multichannel Offering with National Rollout of ‘Pick Up Today’
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced plans to further expand its U.S. multichannel platform by launching a full-scale, national rollout of “Pick Up Today” … Continue reading
Grocers Can Go Green and Save Green with Support from NYSERDA
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced a new initiative to help New York grocers, supermarkets, food co-ops and … Continue reading
C&K Market, SUPERVALU Relationship to Bring Lower Prices, Investment in Oregon
Brookings, Ore (March 14, 2011)-C&K Market, Inc. (C&K) today announced a new relationship with SUPERVALU, INC., that will lower prices over time for customers … Continue reading
ECRS Introduces LogicSyncTM – A Transformative Retail Technology
BOONE, NC – Appalachian State University (ASU) – March 8, 2011- After five years of extensive development, in-field testing, and collaborative research on … Continue reading
Perishables Group Partners With Spire
CHICAGO – March 8, 2011 – The Perishables Group, the industry-leading consulting firm specializing in fresh food category management and marketing, formed a partnership … Continue reading
Customers Remain Loyal to Fresh Produce Despite Challenges in Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Weekly dollar sales and per store volume of fresh produce grew in the fourth quarter of 2010, when compared with the … Continue reading
New National Pork Board Campaign Celebrates Proud Brand Identity
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 4, 2011 – With a new focus on reaching creative, flavor-seeking home cooks who already prepare, eat and love pork, the … Continue reading
Safe Quality Food Institute Launches a New Website Provides Easier Navigation for Diverse Group of Users
ARLINGTON, VA – March 3, 2011 – The Safe Quality Food Institute(SQFI) launched a new website organizing the content according to the needs … Continue reading
Winn-Dixie Protects Customers’ Health With Exclusive Service Sanitizing Shopping Carts, Baskets & Trays
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 2, 2011) – Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) today announced it recently signed an exclusive agreement with Green Secure Solutions, Inc. … Continue reading
BI-LO Launches Nutrition Tags to Offer Shoppers Easy-To-Find Healthy Food Options
GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 2, 2011) – While most of us try our best to eat healthy and follow nutritional guidelines, it’s almost always easier … Continue reading
Publix Announces 4th Quarter and Annual Results for 2010
LAKELAND, Fla., March 1, 2011 Publix’s sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $6.4 billion, a 4.4 percent increase from last year’s $6.1 billion. … Continue reading
Organic Trade Association and CCOF announce strategic alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C., and SANTA CRUZ, California (March 2)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and California Certified Organic Farmers Inc. (CCOF) have formed a strategic alliance … Continue reading
Winter Wonderland
The aisles of the Fancy Food Show were bedecked with the latest in gourmet offerings. By Richard Turcsik In mid-January, while the Eastern half … Continue reading
Catch a rising Star
By emphasizing service, fresh meat, local products and its pharmacy, Star Super Market offers Huntsville, Ala. residents an out-of-this-world shopping experience. By Richard Turcsik … Continue reading
More than just salt of the earth
Spices and seasonings infuse foods with flavor and retailers with profits. By Craig Levitt There is no question that Americans’ palates are becoming more … Continue reading
Showing support
Commodity boards assist growers, packers and shippers with product research, marketing campaigns and legislative oversight, which helps retailers build sales and brand loyalty. By … Continue reading
Kids zone
By offering the latest kid-focused products, along with exciting promotions and events, retailers can turn the produce department into a tool in the battle … Continue reading
Netting new ideas
An ocean full of merchandising opportunities awaits attendees of the International Boston Seafood Show. By Richard Turcsik According to the recently released 2010 Dietary … Continue reading
Bagging more sales
In addition to its functional role, packaging can help make prepared foods tastier and more attractive to shoppers. By Craig Levitt At its most … Continue reading

