Gluten-free goodness that tastes good
Ingredient improvements and increased consumer demand have boosted sales of gluten-free foods. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
UNFI Q2 sales stay hot despite chill
United Natural Foods Inc. said net income increased by 23.6% in the fiscal second quarter despite the winter weather literally freezing some sales. read more Supermarket News
Gallery: Insights from SN at Expo West
Retailers need to embrace health and wellness as a total-store experience, speakers told attendees at the inaugural Supermarket News at Expo West conference in Anaheim, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters changes name
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, maker of the popular Keurig brewing machines and compatible K-Cups, has changed its name to Keurig Green Mountain. read more Supermarket News
Publix names Suarez VP of distribution
Publix Super Markets said Tuesday that 40-year veteran Richard Schuler, VP of distribution, would retire May 2, and will be succeeded by longtime Publix worker Casey Suarez. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Little short-term impact seen from Safeway deal: Kroger CFO
Kroger Co. does not expect the synergies from the merger of Safeway and Albertsons to have much short-term impact once the deal is completed late this year, J. Michael Schlotman, … Continue Reading →
Strawberry Compounds Enhance Perception of Sweetness
Researchers have isolated naturally occurring compounds in strawberries that heighten tasters’ perception of sweetness independent of actual sugar levels, according to a study published in PLOS ONE. IFT Daily News
Walmart seeks efficiencies in Express format
Wal-Mart Stores still considers its Express format to be a pilot project, though the expansion of the format this year could provide the company with answers to a lot of … Continue Reading →
Senomyx Receives GRAS Determination for <em>Sweetmyx</em>
Senomyx Inc. announced that its new Sweetmyx flavor ingredient has received Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determination under the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Restaurant Breakfasts on the Rise as Lunch and Dinner Visits Decline
Although fewer people went to restaurants at lunch and dinner in 2013, their breakfasts out increased for the fourth consecutive year, reported The NPD Group. IFT Daily News