Category Archives: News
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kroger Announces New $500 Million Stock Repurchase Authorization
CINCINNATI, Ohio, – The Kroger Co.’s (NYSE: KR) Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $500 million of Kroger common stock, replacing the $225 … 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
Bi-Lo Launches Thrive! Health and Wellness Initiative
GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 21, 2010) – Because consumers are interested in making healthier food choices for themselves and their families, BI-LO has launched a … Continue reading
N.G.A. and OTT Announce Online Training Partnership
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) and Online Training Technologies (OTT) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership created to ensure … Continue reading
Kroger and United Food and Commercial Workers Ratify Agreement in Michigan
NOVI, MI – June 21, 2010 – Associates of The Kroger Co. of Michigan, an affiliate of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), have ratified … Continue reading
Stew Leonard’s Introduces Organic Milk
NORWALK, Conn. On June 18, Stew Leonard’s introduced its own organic milk produced from family-owned farms throughout New England. Stew Leonard’s Organic Whole Milk, … Continue reading
Loblaw prepares to launch multiple no frills stores
BRAMPTON, ON /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is pleased to announce today that it plans to open six nofrills banner stores in Atlantic Canada. … Continue reading
CVS Caremark and Walgreens Announce New PBM Network Pharmacy Agreement
WOONSOCKET, R.I. & DEERFIELD, Ill., – CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) today announced that the companies have reached … Continue reading
Nielsen: More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Likely to Shop Elsewhere if They Notice Reduced Product Selection
LAS VEGAS – June 15, 2010 – – Consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailers take note: more than half of U.S. consumers tell The Nielsen … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Extends Early Shopping Hours
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sam’s Club is offering its consumer Advantage Plus Members access to early shopping hours from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading
Kroger and United Food And Michigan Commercial Workers Reach Tentative Agreement
NOVI, MI – June 11, 2010 – The Kroger Co. of Michigan, an affiliate of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), and United Food and … Continue reading
ShopRite to Offer Free Diabetes Medications and New Lower Prices On Generic Medications
Keasbey, NJ – According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million people – close to 8% of the U.S. population – has a … Continue reading
Tim Smucker and Danny Wegman Honored
Lawrenceville, NJ – The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association announced the winners of the 2010 Roger Milliken Lifetime Achievement Awards last night at the … Continue reading
