Costco Recalls Beef After E. Coli Illness
WASHINGTON — Costco Wholesale Corp. is recalling lean fresh ground beef from a store in Coon Rapids, Minn., after one E. coli illness was linked to the beef. read more … Continue Reading →
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Haggen Bakeries Use Local Flour
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Haggen Inc. will now exclusively use local flour from a cooperative of Northwest wheat growers for its store-made baked goods, the company announced. read more Supermarket News
Aldi Tops Ranks of ‘Simple’ Companies
NEW YORK — Grocery discounter Aldi was named to the top spot of a list of global brands ranked by their simplicity by Siegel + Gale, which announced findings of … Continue Reading →
Giant Eagle to Offer Free Prescription Delivery
PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle is the latest supermarket to enhance its pharmacy service with free prescription delivery. read more Supermarket News
Ahold Honored for Supplier Diversity
CARLISLE, Pa. — Professional Woman’s Magazine has named Ahold USA among the “Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Women” for 2013 as a result of the company’s commitment to working with … Continue Reading →
New Business Sparks Spartan Q2 Gains
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here on Wednesday said new customers and organic sales growth contributed to increased sales for the fiscal second quarter, while net earnings were down … Continue Reading →
Safeway Stock Up on Buyout Reports
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway’s stock rose nearly 8.2% Wednesday to $ 35.58 per share following approval by the Canadian Competition Bureau of the sale of its Canadian assets to Empire … Continue Reading →
Reser’s Recalls Ready-to-Eat Products
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that Reser’s Fine Foods is recalling 109,000 cases of ready-to-eat products distributed in Canada and the U.S. read … Continue Reading →
Hannaford Bakes Monkey Bread
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford is baking its own monkey bread. The hand-rolled bread is made with a “special blend of cinnamon and sugar.” read more Supermarket News
Sobeys Must Divest 23 Stores: Regulators
OTTAWA, Ontario — Sobeys must sell 23 stores to remedy competition issues related to its acquisition of Safeway Canada, Canada’s Competition Bureau here said Tuesday. read more Supermarket News