Category Archives: News
Meijer Opening 200th Store
Meijer will open its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. on May 16, continuing its commitment to support the communities it serves by creating … Continue reading
GFSI Recognizes GLOBALG.A.P.’s Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce Safety Standard
GLOBALG.A.P. North America has announced that the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized its Integrated Farm Assurance and Produce Safety Standard, according to … Continue reading
NGA Releases Grocery Retailing Payments Study
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Balance Innovations released the results of their joint 2013 Grocery Retailing Payments Study, designed to create understanding of industry payment practices … Continue reading
Two from United Supermarkets to Receive Leadership Awards from Ventana Research
Two members of the leadership team at United Supermarkets, will be among those recognized later this month with Ventana Research’s 8th annual Leadership Awards. … Continue reading
FMI Applauds Senate Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act that Supports Changing Retail Landscape
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) welcomed the U.S. Senate’s strong support of the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743). The legislation garnered 69 votes for final … Continue reading
Two Councils to Launch at United Fresh 2013
Two new United Fresh councils will convene for the first time at United Fresh 2013 in San Diego, May 14-16. The Produce Marketing & … Continue reading
Alto-Shaam Welcomes New VP of National Accounts
Alto-Shaam has announced the addition of Brian Zornes as the new vice president of national accounts – retail. Previously the vice president of supermarketsSales … Continue reading
Weis Markets Launches 5th Annual Paws For Pets Promotion
Weis Markets announced the launch of its fifth annual Paws for Pets program that collects monetary donations, pet food and supplies for local animal … Continue reading
MyWebGrocer Introduces Mobile Commerce App for Online Grocery Shopping
MyWebGrocer, a provider of digital solutions to the grocery and CPG industry, has launched a new mCommerce app, bringing mobile grocery shopping to consumers … Continue reading
Dole Declares National Salad Day
One of the world’s largest salad providers is challenging food bloggers and salad lovers nationwide to take their passion for salad further than ever … Continue reading
Study Shows Consumers are Willing to Pay a Premium for Branded Meat
Are consumers more loyal to some branded meat products than others? How much of a premium are they willing to pay for their preferred … Continue reading
Avocado Sales Grow by the Bagful
Retailers have an opportunity for potential increased sales and distribution of the bagged avocado segment, according to a recently published report by the Hass … Continue reading
NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Sold Out
The confectionery and snack industry’s most successful, world class event expects more than 14,000 trade professionals to descend on its sold out show floor … Continue reading
New Food Retail Industry Outlook is Personal, Digital and Virtual
Food Retailing 2013: Tomorrow’s Trends Delivered Today, unveiled by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), is an analytical expression of the future of the supermarket … Continue reading
Jelly Belly Now Direct to Canada
Jelly Belly Candy Company is now managing Canadian retail accounts on a direct basis as the distributor of Jelly Belly beans and other fine … Continue reading
FMI Announces 2013 Store Manager Award Winners
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) honored four grand prize winners for its 13th annual Store Manager Award presentation at FMI’s professional development conference, Future … Continue reading
New LED Lighting Guidelines A Landmark for Retailers
A new LED Checklist will help retailers objectively assess the quality, efficiency and robustness of white LED luminaires according to Siobhan O’Dwyer, VP and … Continue reading
Canadian Supermarket Chains Takes Stand Against Controversial Pig Cages
The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains—Walmart Canada, Costco Canada, Metro, Loblaw, Safeway Canada, Federated Co-operatives, … Continue reading
Shoprite Named Top Retail Employer in the Capital Region
A new survey just released by the Albany Times Union ranks ShopRite Supermarkets as the top retail workplace in the Capital Region, and second … Continue reading
ShopRite of Niskayuna Head Chef Receives Award
ShopRite of Niskayuna, NY is pleased to announce that Head Chef Melissa Sheridan has received the Achievement of Food Service Excellence Award from the … Continue reading
NFRA Adds Promotional Power for Dairy Month
“Destination for Delicious Goodness” messaging will be front and center this June as the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) and leading manufacturers … Continue reading
Neogen Introduces Meat Species Identification Service
To address the growing global concern around economic adulteration and food fraud, and to complement its fast and accurate test kits designed for use … Continue reading
Weis Markets to Increase Capex Budget To $135 Million
Weis Markets announced it would invest $135 million in its 2013 capital expenditure program, an 8 percent increase compared to the year prior. Company … Continue reading
