Category Archives: News
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Advocates Arguing for GMO Labeling
“Right to Know GMO” Campaign Highlights CT Effort to Label Genetically Modified Foods More than 200 residents from Connecticut gathered at the State Capital … Continue reading
Burble and Friends Kids Club Coming to Roundy’s
Mighty Kids Media and Roundy’s Supermarkets have partnered to bring the Burble and Friends kids club to its stores. Burble the polar bear is … Continue reading
PMA honors Kathleen Merrigan’s Work with the Fresh Produce Industry
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement in response to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement … Continue reading
A&P Under Contract for Sale of Select Real Estate Interests
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company announced that it is under contract for the sale of its real estate interests in a few … Continue reading
FMI Argues USDA COOL Rule Increases Burdens on Food Retailers and Consumers
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Regulatory Counsel Erik Lieberman made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed rule that further … Continue reading
Consumers and the Growing Quest for Fresh
U.S. consumers are on the hunt to put more greens on their tables at meal time—even if it means spending a little more cabbage. … Continue reading
USDA Proposes to Amend Country of Origin Labeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country … Continue reading
Skuna Bay Implements Carbon Offsets for All Freight Emissions
Effective immediately, Skuna Bay Salmon will neutralize carbon emissions from all freight shipments with carbon offsets purchased through Terra Pass. Adopting this policy further advances Skuna Bay’s commitment … Continue reading
Merchandising Ideas to Watch for at IDDBA
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) presents the Show & Sell Center (a 10,000 sq. ft. retail merchandising and idea center) at the association’s 49th … Continue reading
Tops Markets To Carry Ground Beef Rich With Omega-3 Fatty Acids
TOPS Friendly Markets now offers shoppers a new option when it comes to supplementing their diets with omega-3 fatty acids. After 10 years of … Continue reading
Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit Addresses the Future of the Industry
More than 100 attendees representing all segments of the seafood chain gathered at the first-ever Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit to explore how best to … Continue reading
Fruit, Organics Post Strong Performance in Q4
Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts on Retail, the … Continue reading
IFT Issues Food Product Tracing Report to FDA
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) released its report for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot … Continue reading
Industry Publishes New Cantaloupe Guidance
A new resource, The National Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Cantaloupes and Netted Melons, is now available to help companies that grow, harvest, sort, … Continue reading
Retailers Partner with United Fresh to Explore FSMA Impact
United Fresh and the California Grocers Association Education Foundation are presenting a webinar outlining the potential impact of the proposed Produce Safety Rule on … Continue reading
Stater Bros. Charity Golf Event on Tap
Since the beginning six years ago, the Stater Bros. Charities Dave Stockton Heroes Challenge has raised nearly $3 million for Southern California charities and … Continue reading
SymphonyIRI Report Recaps 2012 CPG Trends and Predicts Trends for 2013
Reverberations from the nation’s economic rollercoaster ride have been felt throughout the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry for several years now, and 2012 was … Continue reading
United Launches 2013 Produce Industry Compensation Survey
The United Fresh Foundation, through its Center for Leadership Excellence, has launched its 2013 compensation survey for the fresh produce industry. The data collected … Continue reading
Clear Springs Foods Adds Three Additional Facilities
Clear Springs Foods, Inc., an employee owned, vertically integrated food company, has taken possession and operational control of three additional facilities within the past … Continue reading
Weis Markets Introduces Weis eCoupons
Weis Preferred Shoppers Club Card members now have the ability to load paperless coupons to their club card through any internet-enabled device including iPhones … Continue reading
NPA Natural Seal Hits 1,200th Certification
The Natural Seal program led by the Natural Products Association (NPA) has hit a new milestone with the 1,200th certification of natural products and … Continue reading
PTI Comments on Food and Drug Administration’s Product Tracing Pilot
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), designed to help the produce industry maximize the effectiveness of current trac back procedures, is currently developing a response … Continue reading
United Fresh Voices Concern for Small Farm Exemptions
United Fresh members and staff are participating in the first public hearings organized by FDA to hear feedback on the draft Produce Rule and … Continue reading
SFTA Releases First Annual Sustainability Report
According to a new report by the Sustainable Food Trade Association (SFTA), organic food companies are increasingly adopting a wide range of sustainability initiatives. The … Continue reading
Weis Markets Adds New Stores
Weis Markets today opened the doors of two new grocery stores in Baltimore County. The company invested $14 million in the Towson and Woodlawn … Continue reading
