Perdue agrees to remove ‘Humanely Raised’ claim
Perdue Farms has agreed to remove the “Humanely Raised” claim from its Harvestland chicken labels as part of a settlement of two federal lawsuits. read more Supermarket News
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Video: Analyst foresees some Walmart ‘cannibalization’
BB&T Capital’s Andrew Wolf says it’s “too soon to say” how Walmart’s new focus on its Neighborhood Markets will affect the performance of its Supercenters, but he does expect some … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Bi-Lo store closings, Piggly Wiggly sale and more trending stories
Readers of SN’s e-newsletter also enjoyed stories on Whole Foods’ pricing experiment, Wal-Mart’s food sustainability plan and Associated Wholesalers Inc.’s bankruptcy auction. read more Supermarket News
What is Whole Foods Market’s greatest worry?
That it may not adequately improve its price image Competition from Sprouts, Mariano’s and similar chains Competition from conventional retailers with improved focus on natural/organic Something else (what?) Supermarket News
Margaux’s signature accessory? A very cool water bottle
It’s cool, it’s chic, and it’s great for good health, the environment — and first impressions. read more Supermarket News
The Fresh Market strives to be ‘extraordinary’
The Fresh Market, Greensboro, N.C., said Wednesday it has adopted a new position statement to drive growth going forward — inspiring consumers “to make everyday eating extraordinary.” read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Wakefern gets new financing deal
CIT Group said it has provided new financing to Wakefern Food Corp. read more Supermarket News
Storage affects flavor of mandarin oranges
A study published in Agricultural Research explores how storage temperatures and the amount of time in storage at packinghouses affect the flavor of mandarin oranges. IFT Daily News
Loblaw sells 16 properties to REIT
Loblaw said Thursday that it had completed the sale of 16 of its properties to a majority owned real estate investment trust, Choice Properties. read more Supermarket News
Ingredion expands distribution agreement with Desert King International
Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has entered into an expanded distribution agreement with Desert King International, a producer of Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera … Continue Reading →