Consumers are willing to shop at regional food chains and independents who offer significant points of competitive difference, according to a report conducted for the National Grocers Association by Phil … Continue Reading →
A study published in Pediatrics shows that overall caffeine intake did not increase among kids and teens between 1999 and 2010, but coffee and energy drinks became increasingly significant contributors … Continue Reading →
Mars Foodservices US is voluntarily recalling Foodservices Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products, which are only sold in 5-lb and 25-lb bags. IFT Daily News
Bob Hermanns, a longtime supermarket industry executive who worked with several chains around the country, died on Monday in Long Beach, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Ltd., has purchased the assets of Corn Flour Producers LLC. IFT Daily News
Avure Technologies HPP Equipment and Services Division has opened a new parts distribution center in Amsterdam, Netherlands. IFT Daily News
Stater Bros. Markets said its net income more than doubled in the first fiscal quarter, and same-store sales grew 1.42% over year-ago levels. read more Supermarket News
Grupo Bimbo has agreed to acquire Canada Bread, a manufacturer and marketer of bakery products, including sliced bread, buns, bagels, English muffins, and tortillas in Canada, frozen bread in North … Continue Reading →
Convenient, portable, and often better-for-you, snack bars’ broad appeal as a snack or meal replacement has made this compact edible a double-digit growth category across foodservice channels, reports The NPD … Continue Reading →
Whole Food Market on Wednesday tempered its sales and earnings growth forecast for the current fiscal year after posting results below analysts’ expectations for its fiscal first quarter. read more … Continue Reading →
