Gose joins Weis Markets as operations SVP
Weis Markets on Wednesday said that David W. Gose has joined the company as SVP of operations. read more Supermarket News
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Food Lion launches ‘Easy, fresh affordable’ strategy
Food Lion on Wednesday formally announced plans to adopt the “easy, fresh and affordable” strategy chainwide, and unveiled an updated logo to signal the coming changes. read more Supermarket News
Charts: Butter vs. margarine in America
In 2005, per capita butter consumption surpassed per capita margarine consumption for the first time since 1957. However, IRI’s volume sales at retail show a different picture. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
USDA invests $78 M to support locally-produced food
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) is making a $ 78 million investment in local and regional food systems, including food hubs, farmers … Continue Reading →
Hillshire Brands acquires Pinnacle Foods for $6.6 B
The Hillshire Brands Co. and Pinnacle Foods Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hillshire Brands will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle Foods in a cash and … Continue Reading →
Consumers want the truth: Kroger presenter
To resonate with contemporary consumers who relish authentic foods, brand marketers must be transparent, said Mathis Martines, Kroger’s senior category manager for innovation and snacks, at the Bevnet Beverage Entrepreneur … Continue Reading →
French cheeses recalled for possible <em>Salmonella</em> contamination
Ste Fromagere du Livradois of Fournols, France is recalling Haut Livradois brand Raclette and Montboissie cheeses lot #350 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Americans love for gourmet coffee grows
U.S. consumers appear to be shifting to gourmet coffee options, according to the National Coffee Association’s National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) market research study. IFT Daily News
Wegmans overhauls two more Pub restaurants
The Pub at Wegmans restaurants at stores in Collegeville and Malvern, Penn., reopened earlier this month with refreshed décor and an updated menu. read more Supermarket News
Vermont passes GM labeling bill
According to CNN, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law that will require the labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods. IFT Daily News