Category Archives: News
Report Shows American Consumers are Confused About How to Best Reduce Sodium Intake
While almost six in 10 Americans (58%) say they watch their sodium intake, new research from Mintel on consumer attitudes toward sodium reveals that … Continue reading
Nature’s Path Presents GMO OMG
It started with a father’s quest to learn more about GMOs and now Nature’s Path Organic Foods, a leading organic cereal manufacturer in North America, is … Continue reading
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Increases Children’s Consumption
United Fresh welcomes the evaluation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), which clearly demonstrates that it increases children’s consumption of fresh fruits … Continue reading
IDDBA’s 2013 Cake Challenge Contestants Announced
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced the three contestants chosen to participate in the 18th annual IDDBA Cake Decorating Challenge to be held … Continue reading
Price Chopper Wellness Program Wins Award
“Well@Work,” Price Chopper Supermarkets’ wellness program managed in partnership with MVP Health Care, has won the Gold Level Worksite Wellness Award for 2012 from … Continue reading
Giant and Martin’s Customers Help Fight Hunger by Raising $587,000
Customers at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently donated $587,545 at the checkout to support local hunger relief efforts through the grocers’ … Continue reading
Associated Wholesale Grocers Launches Customer Connect Center
Associated Wholesale Grocers, a leading store-owned cooperative comprised of more than 2,400 retail stores in 21 states, announced Monday a social media monitoring and … Continue reading
Natural Products Expo West and Engredea Hall of Legends Class of 2013 Announced
The second annual Hall of Legends induction ceremony recognized the class of 2013 at Natural Products Expo West / Engredea this month in Anaheim, CA. The Hall of … Continue reading
Hershey Commits to 100% Sustainable Cocoa by 2020
The Hershey Company has announced its 21St Century Cocoa Plan, a roadmap for how the company will work to help cocoa communities around the … Continue reading
FMI Annouces Store Manager Award Finalists
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today FMI’s 14th annual Store Manager Awards’ finalists. FMI will select four grand prize winners among the 10 … Continue reading
Fruit Center Marketplace Celebrates 40 Years of Growth
Fruit Center Marketplace is celebrating its 40-year anniversary. Incorporated in the spring of 1973 by entrepreneur Don Mignosa, this gourmet grocery with outposts in … Continue reading
DuPont Qualicon is Now DuPont Nutrition & Health
DuPont has recently combined three of its food-related units (Danisco, Solae and Qualicon) into one robust business called DuPont Nutrition & Health. This newly … Continue reading
U.S. Consumers Ditch Brand Loyalty for Personalized Service
inContact announced the findings of their February 2013 survey, that examined the current state of customer service and the changing preferences of consumers. The … Continue reading
NGA-CART Innovation Center Research Showcases ‘Active Listening’ as Grocery Best Practice
For grocery retailers, customer service reputation is strengthened by maintaining an every-day practice for listening and responding to shoppers’ concerns, feedback and praise. Showcasing … Continue reading
NRA Opposes Exemptions on Menu Labeling
The National Restaurant Association said it opposes legislation reintroduced March 19 into the 113th Congress that would exempt grocery chains, convenience stores and other … Continue reading
SUPERVALU Reduces Workforce
SUPERVALU announced plans to reduce its national workforce by an estimated 1,100 positions. The final working dates for impacted employees vary, based on the … Continue reading
United Fresh Names Honorees in 2013 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program
Exceptional produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries and independent retail stores in 16 states and Canada will be the honored guests at … Continue reading
Pepsi Launches First New Bottle In 16 Years
Pepsi has unveiled a new single-serve bottle for its Pepsi trademark portfolio including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi MAX and Pepsi NEXT, marking its first … Continue reading
United Fresh Tour in Action
United Fresh continues the California Fresh Impact Tour this week with town halls and member visits in Sacramento, San Francisco, Salinas and Santa Maria. … Continue reading
New Report Helps Industry Apply Produce Safety Research
A new report released by Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and Western Growers aims to help produce industry members understand the latest food safety research … Continue reading
SUPERVALU Completes Sale of Five Retail Grocery Banners
SUPERVALU announced it completed the sale of its Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Market stores and related Osco and Sav-on in-store pharmacies to … Continue reading
Hormel Foods Honored by Walmart for 2nd Year
Hormel Foods Corporation was recognized for outstanding partnership in two categories by Walmart at the retailer’s year-end award ceremony. Hormel Foods was honored for … Continue reading
Potandon Produce says Good-bye to its VP of Sales
Potandon Produce’s Kent Romrell, senior vice president of sales, will retire at the end of March after a career in produce spanning over 30 … Continue reading
National Mango Board to Host Ripening Webinar
The National Mango Board (NMB), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis (Department of Plant Science) and the University of Florida (IFAS Center … Continue reading
NGA Releases Tax Reform Principles to Congress
The National Grocers Association (NGA) released the results of a tax survey of its members in a report: Principles of Tax Reform for the … Continue reading
