Tag Archives: Grocery
Keynote Session and Speakers Added to GS1 Connect 2013 Conference
A new General Session keynote panel titled Held to Higher Standards: Doing Business in a Digital World has been added to GS1 Connect 2013, … Continue reading
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Talking Shop with… Timothy LeBel, Mars
Timothy LeBel, vice president of sales—grocery/value/military for Mars Chocolate North America, discusses the overall state of the candy category. What is the state of … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 05 Article Archives, Talking Shop
“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
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Oldways Celebrates 20 Years of the Med Diet
This May is International Mediterranean Diet month, and this year is the 20th anniversary of Oldways’ Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. Continue reading
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Chez Marie Unveils Hearty Hemp Seed Veggie Patties
Chez Marie unveiled its Hearty Hemp Seed veggie patty at Natural Products Expo West 2013. Unlike some “cardboard-like” vegetarian patties with ingredients that are … Continue reading
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The HBC top 50
Supermarkets keep fighting for market share with more and more retail formats in the HBC category. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Meijer Expands Made in Michigan Initiative Statewide
Meijer has expanded its program that supports Michigan small businesses to feature 55 new Michigan-made grocery products in all its stores statewide, Meijer Co-Chairman … Continue reading
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The Evolving Landscape of the U.S. Fresh Foods Market
Even as inflationary pressures nag at consumers wallets, fresh foods remain a healthy part of the American diet. In fact, consumers in the U.S. … Continue reading
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KIND Spices Up Award Winning Line of Snack Bars with the Addition of Two New Flavors
KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) is kicking it up a notch (make that two notches, to be exact) with the unveil of its two newest flavors: … Continue reading
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Frankly Fresh Discusses the Benefits of HPP
Dr. Ash Husain talks about how the company is using High Pressure Processing (HPP), to preserve product freshness, flavor, safety and increased shelf life, without artificial preservatives. Continue reading
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Happy Family Goes Greek with New Pouches for Babies and Toddlers
Happy Family, an organic food brand privately owned and operated by moms, has introduced a line of organic Greek yogurt, fruit and veggie combination … Continue reading
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Brookshire’s Showcases Remodel
The Brookshire Grocery Company recently celebrated the remodel of a Shreveport, La., Brookshire’s store that combines the unique elements of an upscale health food … Continue reading
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Emerging Healthy, Low-Fat Granola Brand Bulumu Expands Distribution Through UNFI Partnership
Bulumu Granola, producer of low-fat granola cereals, will partner with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), the independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty … Continue reading
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National Retail Conference Will Feature Six Retail Marketing Panelists
The theme for the 2013 Retail Merchandising & Marketing Conference to be held in Scottsdale in April is “Learn. Change. Grow.” The selection of … Continue reading
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Chobani SoHo Inspires Versatility
Just before Nemo took Manhattan, I was able to make good on an invitation to visit Chobani SoHo. The rain had yet to turn … Continue reading
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Consumer Products Industry Expects Sales in Warehouse Club Stores to Outpace Other Retail Channels
Consumer products executives expect their highest growth to come from the warehouse club channel compared with any other retail sales channel over the next … Continue reading
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Here comes the future – are you ready?
It’s no secret that for years the biggest trends impacting the grocery channel have typically originated in food service. If you were wondering what’s … Continue reading
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Bistro Bites Mini Pizzas from The Gluten Free Bistro
For those looking for a gluten-free snack are in luck. The Gluten Free Bistro has launched Bistro Bites Mini Pizzas. Available in Margherita and … Continue reading
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Weis Markets Starts New Price Freeze Program
Weis Markets announced the launch of its 10th round of price freezes, effective in all 163 store locations. More than 2,000 products have been … Continue reading
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Coborn’s Continues North Dakota Expansion
Coborn’s announced that it has acquired Mike’s Super Valu in Watford City, ND. The store has served the community under the leadership of local … Continue reading
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Produce(ing) a new start
With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, often creating opportunities for retailers to promote fresh fruits and vegetables. After indulging in delectable treats … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Hooked on seafood
Increased costs for beef, chicken and pork have consumers trawling the seafood aisle in search of protein. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
RPE Donates 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes
Milwaukee television station TODAY’S TMJ4 and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin teamed up on Tuesday in an effort to provide one million meals to those … Continue reading
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Frieda’s Offers Clients Improved 2013 Promotional Planning Calendar
Frieda’s annual Promotional Planning Calendar has received an exciting redesign with a new poster format. Included is a chart of best sellers by specialty … Continue reading
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