SN Price Check: Walmart, Vons stand out in L.A.
Walmart was a clear winner in terms of pricing, and Vons was the winner in terms of store appearance and ease of shopping in a mystery shop conducted in Los … Continue Reading →
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Colatriano named grocery VP at Allegiance
Allegiance Retail Services on Wednesday announced the appointment of Vince Colatriano at VP of grocery. read more Supermarket News
Food News Today: Beware of the healthy label (video)
In Food News Today, Phil Lempert says don’t be fooled, shop smart! Not all health claims on food labels mean what you think they do. Also, he advises that next … Continue Reading →
Harris Teeter launches new price campaign
Harris Teeter said has lowered everyday prices on thousands of items at its stores in Charlotte, Asheville and Hendersonville areas of North Carolina, citing efficiencies achieved through its recent its … Continue Reading →
FDA proposes e-cigarette regulations
The FDA issued a proposed rule Thursday that would broaden its authority to regulate electronic cigarettes. read more Supermarket News
‘Small scale’ Wegmans sets opening
Wegmans Food Markets is set to open a “smaller scale” version of its store Sunday in Chestnut Hill, Mass. read more Supermarket News
USDA awards funding to agricultural organizations
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded $ 171.8 million in funding made available through the 2014 Farm Bill to 62 agricultural organizations … Continue Reading →
Seniors facing increased rates of food insecurity
Recent research at the University of Illinois using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) revealed that one in 12 seniors face food insecurity, which can also … Continue Reading →
Scott, Williams set to retire from Wal-Mart board
Wal-Mart Stores said Lee Scott, the company’s former president and CEO, will retire from the board of directors. read more Supermarket News
Protein blends deliver greater muscle synthesis than a single protein
Consuming a blend of proteins instead of just whey can prolong muscle building after resistance exercise, according to a study published in the online edition of the Journal of Applied … Continue Reading →