Category Archives: News
Lance and Snyder’s of Hanover Announce Merger
Charlotte, North Carolina and Hanover, Pennsylvania, July 22, 2010 – Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) (“Lance”) and Snyder’s of Hanover, Inc. (“Snyder’s”) today announced they have … Continue reading
“Stronger, Better Bi-Lo” Concept Unveiled at Newly Remodeled Store
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 26, 2010) – BI-LO marked the manifestation of the company’s efforts to re-engineer its stores over the last 13 months as … Continue reading
General Mills Methuen warehouse is company’s first solar powered U.S. facility
METHUEN, MASS. (JULY 23, 2010) – Advancing General Mills’ commitment to renewable energy, the company today announced a major solar energy initiative at … Continue reading
National Retail Federation Foundation To Provide Retailers With Access To PCI DSS On-Demand eLearning For Payment Card Security And Compliance
New York, New York, (July 20, 2010) –VigiTrust today announced it will partner with the NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the … Continue reading
Alcohol manufacturers drink in profits from at-home consumption, reports Mintel
Chicago (July, 2010)-Mintel research finds that more consumers are throwing back their glasses at home, instead of in bars or restaurants. Among alcohol drinkers, … Continue reading
Back-To-School Blues Expected To End For Retailers
NEW YORK (July, 2010) – With the 2009-2010 academic year having recently ended for some 76 million children and adults enrolled in the nation’s … Continue reading
America’s More Matters Pledge Toolkit Now Available Online from Produce for Better Health Foundation
Hockessin, Del. – The marketing toolkit for America‘s More Matters Pledge: Fruits & Veggies . . . Today and Every Day! is now available … Continue reading
Target Partners with Kraft Foods and Procter & Gamble to Combat Childhood Hunger and Support Academic Achievement
MINNEAPOLIS (July, 2010) – Target announced its continued support to help end childhood hunger and support K-12 education by partnering with Kraft Foods and … Continue reading
The Grocers Supply Co., Inc. Joins Topco Associates LLC
HOUSTON, July 12, 2010 – The Grocers Supply Co., Inc., announced today that it has become a member of Topco Associates LLC and will … Continue reading
Kraft Foods Programs Cut Manufacturing Waste by 30% in Four Years
NORTHFIELD, Ill. (July, 2010) - Whether people call it garbage, rubbish, trash or junk – everyone creates waste. And no matter what it’s called, too much … Continue reading
The A&P Family of Supermarkets Debuts Text, Give, Save Campaign to Benefit The Children’s Miracle Network
MONTVALE, N.J., 2010 – In a unique new promotion designed to “give back” while “getting back,” The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. … Continue reading
United Fresh to Donate Salad Bars to New Orleans Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Schools throughout New Orleans will be the beneficiaries this fall as the United Fresh Produce Association has announced that it will … Continue reading
New Law in California to Help All Supermarkets in the State Go Cage-Free
(July 2010)- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed landmark legislation that protects animal welfare and food safety. The new law requires that shelled (whole) eggs sold … Continue reading
Unilever commits to sustainable sourcing of paper packaging
Unilever published its sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing policy as part of its commitment to double the size of the business while reducing … Continue reading
CVS Distributing Free Health and Nutrition Guide in Stores
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 7 /PRNewswire/ — As part of their ongoing partnership to help Americans improve their health and curb the onset of chronic … Continue reading
Whole Foods Market Announces New Guidelines for Organic Personal Care Products
Whole Foods Market announced that all personal care products and cosmetics making an “organic” claim sold in its U.S. stores must be third-party certified … Continue reading
Albertsons Activates Solar Power at Three California Stores
Albertsons, a SUPERVALU INC. company, and SunEdison, a solar energy services provider, announced the activation of rooftop solar power systems at three Albertsons grocery … Continue reading
Behaviors of Families with Overweight/Obese Children Differ Little from Those with Healthy Weight Children
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. – SymphonyIRI Group, Inc., formerly named Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today new research … Continue reading
Reasor’s installs PepsiCo Dream Machine recycling system
Reasor’s is the first grocery chain in the nation to have the PepsiCo Dream Machine installed in stores. The Dream Machine is the first … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Tests Online Small Business Loan Program for Main Street
Bentonville, AR—July 6, 2010— Existing small business owners and entrepreneurs with hopes of starting up continue to seek access to capital in the form of … Continue reading
NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast Seafood
New Orleans — Gulf State health and fisheries officials joined with senior leaders from several federal agencies to affirm a shared commitment to ensuring … Continue reading
FMI Training Course Returns
ARLINGTON, VA — The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today announced the return of the Food Safety Fundamentals training program as an essential component of food safety … Continue reading
Target, Ben & Jerry’s Join Forces for Summer
MINNEAPOLIS – Target will debut two new, exclusive Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors at all stores nationwide. The super premium ice cream flavors, … Continue reading
Store Brands Enjoy Another Strong Year
NEW YORK – Private label scored strong gains across all major U.S. retail channels in 2009 as consumers increasingly switched from national brands and … Continue reading
Kellogg Company Voluntarily Recalls Select Packages of Cereal
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is … Continue reading
