Acosta to acquire Southern Sales Solutions
Acosta Sales & Marketing will acquire Southern Sales Solutions, Kenner, La., it announced Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
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Safeway Foundation supports cancer awareness effort
The Safeway Foundation said Wednesday it has joined with Stand Up to Cancer on a national campaign to raise money for and promote awareness about breast cancer. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Report highlights growing role of fish in feeding the world
More people than ever before rely on fisheries and aquaculture for food and as a source of income, but harmful practices and poor management threaten the sector’s sustainability, says a … Continue Reading →
Hershey completes initial purchase of Chinese confectionary company
The Hershey Co., a global confectionary manufacturer, has completed the initial closing and acquired an 80% stake in the iconic Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co. Ltd., a privately-held … Continue Reading →
WinCo customers sound off on self-checkout
WinCo Foods has begun adding self-checkout stations to all its stores, and the retailer asked Facebook fans for feedback on the experience. While the reaction was mostly positive, some customers … Continue Reading →
Chiquita, Fyffes revise merger agreement
Chiquita Brands International Inc. and Fyffes plc have announced that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a revised agreement for the proposed combination of Chiquita and … Continue Reading →
Americans can expect to pay more for beef, pork
According to USA Today, Americans will soon be paying more for beef, pork, and other meats in the grocery store. IFT Daily News
Lucky’s sets entries into four states
Lucky’s Market, Boulder, Colo., said Wednesday it plans to expand into four new states next year — Florida, Indiana, Wyoming and Michigan. read more Supermarket News
U.S. foodservice traffic, sales saw increase in August
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a solid gain in … Continue Reading →
Mondelez to build $90 M biscuit plant in Bahrain
Mondelez International, a maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum, and candy, has announced plans to invest $ 90 million in building a biscuit plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain to meet … Continue Reading →