Gallery: Six scenes from the 2014 Meat Conference
At the 2014 Meat Conference in Atlanta Feb. 16-18, suppliers showed off their latest offerings at the product tasting reception and technology solutions exhibit. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Meat Conference 2014: How Millennials shop for meat
By 2018, $ 65 billion in grocery spending will shift from Boomers to Millennials. Barbara Ford, AMG Strategic Advisors, discussed what to expect from Gen Y when it comes to … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Food trucks here to stay
Food truck proprietors comprise a pool of mostly talented chefs – who could partner with supermarkets looking for new ways to appeal to shoppers with prepared foods. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: The rising popularity of nutritionists and dietitians (video)
As consumers search for credible nutritional guidance, and clarity on what they read online, people turn increasingly to nutritionists and dietitians. read more Supermarket News
Meat Conference 2014: Regulations impacting the meat industry in 2014 and beyond
Representatives from AMI and FMI highlighted several key laws and regulations that will have an effect on the meat industry in the coming years. Total Access read more Supermarket News
Schnucks at 75: Looking back and moving forward
Schnuck Markets is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2014, and as the St. Louis-based chain is remembering it’s past, it is also preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the … Continue Reading →
Meat Conference 2014: Identifying stages of meat trends
At “Creating Consumer Demand for Meat,” Datassential managing director Jack Li outlined the different stages of a trend and which types of meat are currently on the trend timeline. Total … Continue Reading →
Roundy’s raises $20M in stock sale
Roundy’s Supermarkets said it had completed a stock offering raising approximately $ 200 million the retailer will use for general corporate purposes including the conversion of acquired former Dominick’s stores … Continue Reading →
McBride departs from GMA
Sean McBride, formerly Former EVP, communications and membership services for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, has left GMA to reconstitute his public relations and consulting firm, DSM Strategic Communications & Consulting, … Continue Reading →
WFM shows it’s hip to be Square
Whole Foods’ announcement earlier this month that it has partnered with Square for payment processing at select in-store venues should help ease some in-store congestion. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News