Food City joins Tenn. wellness effort
K-VA-T Food Stores, parent of the Food City chain, said it was supporting a new effort underway in Tennessee to drive down that state’s high rates of hypertension, stroke, diabetes, … Continue Reading →
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Post Holdings to acquire Michael Foods for $2.45 billion
Post Holdings Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company, has agreed to acquire MFI Holding Corp. (“Michael Foods”) from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners, … Continue Reading →
Raley’s bakes specialty rolls
Raley’s in-store bakeries are crafting seven new types of specialty rolls for lunch and dinner. read more Supermarket News
Food industry groups publish toolkit for reducing food waste
An alliance of food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators has announced the release of a toolkit to help businesses in the food sector reduce the amount of food waste sent … Continue Reading →
Children who cook with parents may consume more veggies
A study published in the journal Appetite shows that children who help to prepare their own meals may eat more vegetables than those who are not involved in cooking. IFT … Continue Reading →
Count on it: Pricing strategies evolve across industry
Shoppers still love a deal, but more than ever, dependability matters in pricing. read more Supermarket News
Cargill partners to improve cocoa farming communities
Cargill has strengthened its program with CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, in Côte d’Ivoire to launch a $ 2.4 million partnership with the Conseil du Café-Cacao and 14 … Continue Reading →
ACA strains contract bargaining, healthcare funds
“Complex” healthcare components lead to protracted contract talks between food retailers and the UFCW. read more Supermarket News
Five timely insights about price and service battles
Price and service battles are playing out much like trench warfare in markets across the country, according to SN data that stems from a new partnership. Viewpoints read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Walmart sows its Wild Oats
Walmart’s rollout of the Wild Oats brand as a lower-priced alternative to national brand organic offerings could impact traditional supermarket operators as they attempt to build up their own natural … Continue Reading →