The Lempert Report: Let science lead the GMO debate (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert says a “science” court based on fact might benefit policy makers and the public understanding of this hot topic. read more Supermarket News
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Big Y sells produce farmed by college students
A Big Y in Amherst, Mass., is selling organic produce grown by college agriculture students. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
Market Basket CEOs: Board to hear worker complaints
The co-CEOs of Demoulas Super Markets on Thursday said they were arranging meetings between at least two associates and the company’s board of directors to discuss worker demands for the … Continue Reading →
Lofthouse Cookies creates nut-free production site
Lofthouse Cookies, a brand of ConAgra Foods Inc., announced that it has converted its main bakery in Ogden, Utah, to a nut-free facility as of July 1. IFT Daily News
WhiteWave receives LEED certification
WhiteWave Foods, which makes Silk®, Horizon®, International Delight®, and Earthbound Farm® products, received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its Dallas, Texas, beverage manufacturing facility. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
IGA operator celebrates 100th anniversary
E.C. Porter IGA is celebrating its 100th year as a family-owned and operated business. read more Supermarket News
Grupo Bimbo acquires Ecuadorean bread maker Supán
Mexican bakeries company Grupo Bimbo SA announced it will purchase Ecuadorean bread maker Supán SA, a transaction that ends a long-standing dispute over Supán’s use of the Bimbo name in … Continue Reading →
USDA proposes rule so retailers can track source of raw ground beef
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a proposed rule that would require makers of raw ground beef to keep records identifying the source, … Continue Reading →
Fairway bests Whole Foods, Fresh Market in pricing survey: Analyst
Fairway Market maintained a 10% price advantage over Whole Foods Market and The Fresh Market in a recent basket study of 40 like items at natural and organic retailers conducted … Continue Reading →
Is the supercenter doomed to extinction?
Yes, smaller stores will win out No, supercenters are here to stay Supermarket News