In Food News Today, Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert tells the real story behind the first TV dinner, and asks everyone to spread some holiday cheer — to those less fortunate. … Continue Reading →
NEW YORK — United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 said Wednesday it has reached tentative agreement on a new contract covering 6,000 New York Stop & Shop workers. read … Continue Reading →
Neil Stern, senior partner for McMillanDoolittle, Chicago, said he predicts a jump in the growth of small-format stores — what he calls “Small Formats, Take 2.” read more Supermarket News
As hospitals and physician groups join Accountable Care Organizations whereby financial incentives are earned for keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital, health care providers are beginning to refer … Continue Reading →
BOULDER, Colo. — Natural and organic food retailer Alfalfa’s said Wednesday that John Varsames has been named vice president of operations. read more Supermarket News
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here has increased its store-count goal to 1,200 — up from the 1,000 units it has been projecting for several years — according to … Continue Reading →
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons here has sold two stores in Texas as part of the process of acquiring Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets, the company said. read more Supermarket News
NEW YORK — A holiday promotion at Fairway Market awards hourly gift cards through Christmas Eve. read more Supermarket News
Kansas State University is receiving an initial five-year, $ 8.5 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, to establish the federal government’s new Feed the Future … Continue Reading →
Frutarom Industries Ltd. has announced its fourth acquisition this year of 100% of the share capital of U.S.-based Hagelin for $ 52.4 million. IFT Daily News
