Category Archives: News
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
2013 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Breaks Record
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) 88th Annual Convention and Trade Show was the largest to date with 524 (10ft x 10ft) exhibit spaces. … Continue reading
NGA Releases Impact of Independent Grocers at Capitol Hill Press Conference
The National Grocers Association released the results of a new study announcing the influence of independent grocers on America’s economy. The results of that … Continue reading
“Dirty Dozen” List Coverage Declines to Negligible Levels
Science-based information and the clear and concise food safety statements from the Obama Administration resulted in a significant decrease in media coverage of this … Continue reading
V2 Cigs and National Tobacco Company Announce Strategic Partnership
V2 Cigs, one of America’s largest volume online retailer of electronic cigarettes, announced today a strategic partnership with National Tobacco Company (NTC), distributor of … Continue reading
Wakefern Donates $1 Million to Academy of Food Marketing at St. Joseph’s University
Wakefern donated a record $1 million to The Academy of Food Marketing at St. Joseph’s University – the largest ever gift to the food … Continue reading
New Web Resource Keeps Industry Informed about FSMA
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has launched a special section of its website to update industry on the Food Safety Modernization Act … Continue reading
“Little Texans Tour” Two-Steps into South Texas to Promote Healthy Families
H-E-B Baby, Pampers and Interactions have teamed up to launch a 60-stop H-E-B Baby “Little Texans Tour” sponsored by Pampers. The tour is designed … Continue reading
United Supermarkets Selected as Partner in Nutrition Education Endeavor
United Supermarkets has joined CEV Multimedia on an educational video series aimed at teaching young people about nutrition and healthy food choices. The CEV … Continue reading
NGA Releases Results of Independent Grocers Economic Impact Study
The National Grocers Association (NGA) today released the results of a study on the impact of independent grocers on America’s economy. This groundbreaking research … Continue reading
Majority of Alaska Salmon will be RFM Certified for the 2013 Season
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has confirmed with the majority of Alaska salmon processors that the bulk of the 2013 harvest will be … Continue reading
Apples Top EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Apples top the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen list of most pesticide-contaminated produce, followed by strawberries, grapes and celery. Other fresh fruits and … Continue reading
