Climate change may increase risk of crop slowdown
A study published in Environmental Research Letters shows that the world may face a small but substantially increased risk over the next two decades of a major slowdown in the … Continue Reading →
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Weis opens new beer cafes
Weis Markets has opened its second in-store beer café in as many weeks. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Target trials small Express footprint
Target Corp. opened its first TargetExpress in mid-July — at 20,000 square feet it is the smallest store the discount chain has ever opened. read more Supermarket News
Tyson sells off Mexico, Brazil poultry business
Tyson Foods is selling both its Mexican and Brazilian poultry businesses for a total of $ 575 million to help pay for its acquisition of Hillshire Brands, the company announced … Continue Reading →
Dollar Tree agrees to acquire Family Dollar
Family Dollar Stores has agreed to be acquired by Dollar Tree for $ 74.50 per share, a 22.8% premium over Family Dollar’s closing price on Friday, both companies announced today. … Continue Reading →
Lempert Report: The protein boost (video)
The Lempert Report says the current growth protein-rich foods and beverages is a focus on proteins’ role in a better quality of life, from weight management to maintaining strength and … Continue Reading →
Demoulas board won’t reinstate CEO
The board of directors of Demoulas Super Markets on Friday confirmed it was in receipt of an offer to buy the company from deposed president Arthur T. Demoulas but failed … Continue Reading →
Safeway shareholders approve Albertsons merger
Safeway shareholders voted overwhelmingly at the chain’s annual meeting Friday to approve the merger with Albertsons. read more Supermarket News
U.S. court rules FDA doesn’t have to ban antibiotics
According to the Associated Press, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have to consider banning the practice of feeding antibiotics to … Continue Reading →
Probiotics may help lower blood pressure
A review published in Hypertension shows that regularly consuming probiotics may help control blood pressure. IFT Daily News