Fairway CEO retires amid realignment
Fairway Group Holdings said Thursday that CEO Herbert Ruetsch plans to retire after 15 years with the company, parent of the Fairway Market chain, as it launches an “organization realignment” … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Whole grain consumption may be linked to fiber intake
A study published in Nutrition Research shows that most American children and adults are getting less than the recommended amounts of whole grains and dietary fiber. IFT Daily News
Coca-Cola invests $1.25 B in Green Mountain for pod-based cold beverages
The Coca-Cola Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) have signed a 10-year agreement to collaborate on the development and introduction of Coca-Cola’s global brand portfolio for use in … Continue Reading →
Lunds and Byerly’s to open restaurant-focused store
A new store from Lunds and Byerly’s called Lunds and Byerly’s Kitchen will open March 6 in Wayzata, Minn., with a restaurant, prepared food stations and “tailored selections of groceries.” … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA sets standards for infant formula
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an interim final rule that sets standards for manufacturers to produce safe infant formula that supports healthy growth. IFT Daily News
Lower sodium intake may decrease cardiovascular disease risk
A study published in Circulation shows that lowers sodium intake may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). IFT Daily News
Herring retires as Giant-Carlisle president
Ahold USA said Thursday that Rick Herring, president of the Giant-Carlisle division, plans to retire effective Feb. 14 after nearly 25 years with the company. read more Supermarket News
Canada grants Sweet Green Fields patent for highest purity stevia extract
Sweet Green Fields (SGF) has been granted a product patent (regardless of manufacturing process) by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for rebaudioside A (reb A) products greater than 98.6% … Continue Reading →
Unified’s Bergmann named EVP, sales and procurement
Unified Grocers, the Los Angeles-based retailer-owned cooperative, has named Leon Bergmann to the new post of executive vice president, sales and procurement. read more Supermarket News
FDA updates infant formula rule
Today the FDA published an interim final rule Thursday, with guidelines to continue the safe manufacturing of infant formulas. read more Supermarket News