The Lempert Report: Time for a frozen aisle makeover (video)
The Lempert Report suggests ways retailers and brands could help consumers find shopping for frozen foods more convenient, logical and satisfying. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Washington update: Politics trumps policy in 2014
The looming election season, with control of the Senate up for grabs, means there will be little opportunity for action on some bills of importance to the industry before the … Continue Reading →
GMA sues Vermont over GMO labeling law
The Grocery Manufacturers Association, with the Snack Food Association, International Dairy Foods Association and the National Association of Manufacturers, filed a lawsuit challenging Vermont’s mandatory GMO labeling law, Act 120, … Continue Reading →
United Fresh 2014: Wegmans, FreshDirect emphasize branding, food safety for local produce
Retailers can enhance their local produce programs through branding and attention to food safety, panelists said in the retail-foodservice super session called “Beyond the Buzz: Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges … Continue Reading →
Brookshire Grocery shuffles management
Brookshire Grocery Co., Tyler, Texas, said Thursday it has promoted two executives and made other changes in its leadership team. read more Supermarket News
Online produce orders grow, but still behind supermarket sales
More and more consumers are buying produce through online services, but most purchases are still being made at brick-and-mortar retailers, said speakers today at United Fresh 2014 in Chicago. Total … Continue Reading →
KeHE will supply Safeway’s Texas stores
KeHE Distributors, Naperville, Ill., said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Safeway to become the specialty and natural foods supplier for the chain’s 97 Texas stores. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Eating produce gets more convenient
Manufacturers participating in United Fresh 2014 in Chicago are displaying the different ways they’re making it easy for consumers to eat their favorite fruits and veggies. Total Access read more … Continue Reading →
Pilgrim’s Pride withdraws proposal to acquire Hillshire Brands
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has withdrawn its proposal to acquire The Hillshire Brands Co. after Tyson Foods Inc. increased its bid to $ 7.8 billion on June 8. IFT Daily News
Greens rank high on list of ‘powerhouse’ produce
A study published in the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease uses a classification scheme to define “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables. IFT Daily News