Kroger completes Harris Teeter buy; Dickson retires
Kroger Co. said Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of Harris Teeter Supermarkets for about $ 2.5 billion. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Trade group says antibacterial soap claims already proven
A rule proposed by the FDA would require manufacturers of soap making antibacterial claims to prove their products are safe and have germ-killing capabilities — proof the American Cleaning Institute … Continue Reading →
Sobeys adds to gluten-free line
Sobeys this week is introducing additional gluten-free private label products to its stores including cake mixes, pastas, breads and rolls. read more Supermarket News
Conferees agree on Farm Bill
Representatives from both parties in the House and Senate have agreed on a five-year Farm Bill that updates agricultural programs while cutting $ 9 billion from SNAP. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Metro Q1 sales flat, earnings down
Metro Inc. on Monday said sales were flat in its first fiscal quarter, while same-store sales declined 0.5% and earnings also declined relative to a year ago. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Americans to eat 1.25 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl
According to the National Chicken Council’s 2014 Wing Report, 1.25 billion wings will be devoured during Super Bowl XLVIII, as fans watch the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos battle for … Continue Reading →
Fruit penetrates restaurant menus
Three-quarters of restaurants offer a menu item with fruit and 8% of all dishes include fruit, according to a study done by Datassential for Fruits from Chile. This is an … Continue Reading →
Humans may be able to smell dietary fat
New research from the Monell Center reveals humans can use the sense of smell to detect dietary fat in food. IFT Daily News
Nestlé unveils $1 billion Mexico investment
Nestlé will invest $ 1 billion dollars in Mexico, building two new factories in the country which is the sixth largest global market for the company. IFT Daily News
Retail groups urge 40-hour full-time definition in ACA
Several retail groups, including Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association, this week renewed their calls for changes in the definition of “full time” for the purposes of the Affordable … Continue Reading →