Raley’s cake decorators battle for best cake
Raley’s held its first Cake Games among associates to pick the best cake in its stores. read more Supermarket News
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Mane purchases Cargill’s meat compounds business
Mane and Cargill have agreed on the sale of Cargill’s compounds business, including a plant in Rubi, Spain. IFT Daily News
Butter up: Retailers enjoy better butter sales
Consumers’ desire for simpler products drives up the demand for butter. read more Supermarket News
Wegmans promises to shake up Richmond region
Word that Wegmans has set its sights on the Richmond, Va., market drew cheers from foodies in Virginia’s capital — and signaled a challenging time ahead for the area’s existing … Continue Reading →
Supervalu seen back on track
Investments in pricing, a shift toward decentralization, and efficiencies in wholesaling are beginning to pay dividends for the reconstituted Supervalu, analysts said. read more Supermarket News
Reinventing soup for Millennials
Global flavors and new convenience options give Gen Y a reason to warm up to soup. read more Supermarket News
Fairway attempts to draw mainstream consumers with non-GMO products
Fairway Market hopes to attract value-conscious shoppers who want to avoid genetically modified foods by expanding its selection of non-GMO foods that are not organic. read more Supermarket News
Marketers should address cultural nuances
Untapped growth opportunities exist within Asian American, African American and Latino demographics, according to experts who presented during last week’s Nielsen webinar “Demystifying Multicultural Consumers.” read more Supermarket News
Chicago shoppers turn out for Fresh Thyme debut
The first location of the natural and organic startup Fresh Thyme Farmers Market opened its doors in Mount Prospect, Ill., on April 23. read more Supermarket News
Survey: Consumers willing to pay more for local
One-third of consumers — compared with less than one-quarter in 2013 — said they would pay 10% more for local food, according to a recent survey from A.T. Kearney. read … Continue Reading →