Category Archives: News
ConAgra Foods To Significantly Reduce Waste By 2015
OMAHA, Neb., – ConAgra Foods, Inc., announced five aggressive sustainability goals to be achieved by 2015. The goals build on the company’s sustainability accomplishments, … Continue reading
FDA Leadership to Headline United Fresh 2010 Food Safety Demo Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three officers from the Food and Drug Administration will join United Fresh Produce Association members and guests in the inaugural Food … Continue reading
SUPERVALU and Remke Markets Announce Sale of bigg’s Stores
ERLANGER, KY, 2010 – SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU) and Remke Markets announced that they have entered into an agreement for the transfer of ownership of … Continue reading
Tops Friendly Markets To Sell Five Recently Acquired Stores To Giant Eagle
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in Western New York, Central New York, including Rochester, and Northwestern Pennsylvania, announced that … Continue reading
Are Americans willing to pay more green to get more green?
Chicago -According to Mintel’s latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35%) of … Continue reading
Wakeferns Expands Wholesale Agreement with Gristedes Markets
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. announced that it will now include grocery products and consumer-packaged goods in its wholesale agreement with New York … Continue reading
United Fresh Sees Increase in Total Produce Volume
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The volume of fresh fruits and vegetables purchased by American grocery shoppers increased over the past year, according to the United … Continue reading
Associations Recognized for Long Commitment to Consumer Food Safety Education
Seven associations were recognized for more than 10 years of participation and $2.5 million in cumulative contributions to the nonprofit US Partnership for Food … Continue reading
United Way recognizes General Mills, with national award
ALEXANDRIA, VA United Way recognized General Mills, Inc. with three Summit Awards-one of United Way’s highest national honors-for its unwavering commitment to communities as … Continue reading
Winn-Dixie announces food recovery program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(Business Wire)– Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:WINN) announced the complete roll out of its Food Recovery Program, which provides perishable items to local Feeding … Continue reading
Target Selects DemandTec for Assortment Optimization
SAN MATEO, Calif. – DemandTec, Inc. a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, announced that Target Corporation, the … Continue reading
United Fresh Announces New Product Award Finalists
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty-nine of the top new products in the produce industry will compete in six categories for the title of Best New … Continue reading
Star Market Wins Sustainable Design Awards
Star Market at Chestnut Hill, a new supermarket in Newton, MA designed by SUPERVALU Store Design Services, recently received two A.R.E. Sustainability Awards for … Continue reading
FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Louisiana Sprout Grower
SILVER SPRING, Md.,/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Department of Justice, in an action initiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is seeking a permanent injunction … Continue reading
P&G Future Friendly Unveiled
More and more Americans want to “go green,” and Procter & Gamble is going to help them. The Cincinnati-based company announced the U.S. expansion … Continue reading
Publix Pharmacies Launches Diabetes Program
LAKELAND, Fla., — Publix Pharmacies launched the first phase of a new diabetes management system. The program is a multi-faceted program established to assist … Continue reading
Loblaw Companies pilots solar energy projects
BRAMPTON, ON, – As part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, Loblaw Companies Limited … Continue reading
FMI Inaugural Health & Wellness Conference Set
ARLINGTON, VA - The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announces the first Supermarket Health & Wellness Conference, May 11-13, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay in Las … Continue reading
Target Launches Scannable Mobile Coupon Program
MINNEAPOLIS – Target is the first national retailer to offer a scannable mobile coupon program that allows guests to receive exclusive offers directly on … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Unveils New Joint Business Planning Approach for Suppliers
Bentonville, AR — Sam’s Club announced today a new Joint Business Planning approach to foster collaboration with its suppliers across all categories to increase … Continue reading
Martin’s Announces Plans to Upgrade 25 Stores
RICHMOND, VA – MARTIN’S announced a significant investment plan to remodel and refurbish 25 former Ukrop’s stores located in the Greater Richmond and Williamsburg … Continue reading
Weis Scores Environmental First in PA
(Sunbury, PA) – A Weis Markets’ store in Hanover, Pa., has achieved an environmental milestone worthy of federal recognition. Weis Markets’ Carlisle Street store … Continue reading
First ALDI Texas stores to open
Denton, Texas (March 8, 2010) – ALDI will open its first 11 Texas stores throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area on March 18, offering … Continue reading
FDA Calls on Food Companies to Correct Labeling Violations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, … Continue reading
Leading Retailers Report Continued Growth In Retail Crime
According to a survey released by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), America’s largest retailers report that retail crime continues to rise amidst an … Continue reading
