Kraft removes artificial preservative from cheese slices
Kraft Foods has announced it is taking an artificial preservative—sorbic acid—out of some of its individually-wrapped Kraft Singles slices. IFT Daily News
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Agricultural technologies could increase global crop yields up to 67%
Increased demand for food due to population and income growth, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture will ratchet up the pressure for increased and more sustainable agricultural production … Continue Reading →
Report: Kroger sued over chicken label
According to a report from Reuters, a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County accuses Kroger Co. of deceiving consumers with the labeling of its … Continue Reading →
Protest organized over Whole Foods firing
A women’s group is urging consumers to call Whole Foods Market today to protest the retailer’s decision to fire an employee for calling out of work to care for her … Continue Reading →
Unified, D&W Fresh Market execs to outline health initiatives
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H-E-B delivers scripts to homes, businesses
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Macey’s Hadlock is Best Bagger
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Pet treats investigated
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Chick-fil-A commits to antibiotic-free chicken
Quick-serve restaurant Chick-fil-A announced on Tuesday that it is phasing out serving chicken that had been raised with antibiotics. read more Supermarket News
Stater hires Reed in real estate post
Stater Bros. Markets on Tuesday said it has hired Michael Reed as senior director of real estate. read more Supermarket News