Tag Archives: supermarkets
Package Containers, Inc. Donates 25,000 Box Tops for Education to Chicago Suburban Middle School
When Mary Pytko’s name was read over the convention center sound system at the 2011 PMA Fresh Summit Trade Show as the winner of … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
Association Perspective: Mark Deuschle, GMDC
GMDC’s vice president and chief marketing officer discusses taking the “general” out of general merchandise. Grocery Headquarters: How important is general merchandise in terms … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 11 Article Archives, Columns
Nonfoods Talk: Read All About It
Single-copy magazine sales have declined at supermarkets. Is it a temporary blip caused by the tough economy or the beginning of the end of … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 11 Article Archives, Columns
Premium Private Label Groceries Trump Frugal Fatigue
Private label food and beverage dollar sales topped $98 billion in 2011 to account for 17.6% of total food and beverage retail sales, according … Continue reading
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Fresh Blueberries from Chile Projected to Set New Record
Export of fresh Blueberries from Chile is projected to continue the upward momentum this 2012-13 season, forecasted to rise by 21% over the prior … Continue reading
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Tyson Deli Management Aims High
Tyson Foods, Inc. is pleased to report that the senior members of the Tyson Deli team have earned the highest category management certification. These … Continue reading
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Green Giant Fresh Upgrades Packaging
Green Giant Fresh announces today the launch of their new consumer-friendly smart packaging design. Products that were previously sold in clamshells have been transitioned … Continue reading
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PBH To Host Supermarket Dietitians at Fresh Summit
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) will host 20 supermarket dietitians for a 3-day educational session to be held during PMA’s Fresh Summit in … Continue reading
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Grimmway Farms is Helping People Lose
Grimmway Farms announced a partnership with Giraffe Interactive as the exclusive carrot supplier of The Biggest Loser consumer brand and plans an early November … Continue reading
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Pear Bureau Northwest Names Meijer “Pear Retailer of the Year”
Pear Bureau Northwest has named Meijer as the 2012 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising program. Meijer’s successful implementation of … Continue reading
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InBalance Health’s New INBar is in Stores
InBalance Health announced that the company has secured its first retail store orders for INBar, a gluten-free snack bar for people with Prediabetes and … Continue reading
Posted in Wellness, What's New
Pacific Natural Foods Simplifies Holiday Meal Prep
Pacific Natural Foods is launching a new line of classic holiday accompaniments, made from simple recipes and organic ingredients. Designed to make holiday meal … Continue reading
Posted in Wellness, What's New
Galaxy Nutritional Foods Launches GO Veggie!
Galaxy Nutritional Foods announced it will launch its new grocery store brand, GO Veggie!, at the Produce Marketing Association annual Fresh Summit convention. The … Continue reading
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Cracker Barrel Cheese Launches “Cheddar, Perfected” Marketing Campaign Nationally
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. announced that it will roll out a new integrated marketing campaign this month for Cracker Barrel cheese, marking the first … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
ShopRite Supermarkets Partners with Senior Services of Albany to Launch Free Shuttle Service
ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc., which operates 32 ShopRite stores in New York and New Jersey, announced that it has partnered with Senior Services of Albany … Continue reading
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Pear Bureau Northwest Awarded 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant
Pear Bureau Northwest is pleased to announce that the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded the organization $75,000 in specialty crop grant … Continue reading
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Pork is Ready to Party this Holiday Season
The National Pork Board wants consumers to bring pork to the party this holiday season. A new fourth-quarter promotion positions pork roast as a … Continue reading
Posted in Promotions, What's New
HarvestMark Team Unveils HarvestMark 2013
YottaMark Inc., provider of HarvestMark, has announced the next generation of its product line: The new line-up introduces two new solutions: HarvestMark Insights, which … Continue reading
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The Retail Feedback Group Releases 2012 U.S. Supermarket Experience Study
The Retail Feedback Group (RFG), a provider of actionable stakeholder feedback to grocery retailers released the results of the 2012 U.S. Supermarket Experience Study. … Continue reading
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Produce for Kids and Sunset Park Elementary School Students Celebrate New Salad Bar
On Tuesday, October 16, Produce for Kids and Sunset Park Elementary School held an event in Miami, Fla., to celebrate the new salad bar … Continue reading
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Kroger Outlines Growth Strategy
The Kroger Co. unveiled its long-term strategy for enhanced growth at its investor conference in New York. Building on strong momentum from its proven … Continue reading
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More Sprinkles, Please
Have I ever mentioned that I have a serious weakness for cupcakes? No? Well, I have a serious weakness for cupcakes. My borderline addiction … Continue reading
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Turbana Brings Consumers Back to the Farms
As the “farm to table” idea has achieved national recognition, Turbana announced they are bringing this concept full circle by showing North American consumers … Continue reading
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Nielsen Holiday Forecast: Uptick in Key Food/Household Categories
According to Nielsen analyses, higher consumer confidence levels, increased impulse buying and consumer intent to spend more could all lead to an upside surprise … Continue reading
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