Arsenic in Juice Comment Period Extended
WASHINGTON — The FDA has extended the comment period for its proposed action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice by 60 days to Nov. 12, 2013. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
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Piggly Wiggly Carolina Selling 28 Stores
CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a continuation of rapid consolidation in the Southeast, Piggly Wiggly Carolina said Thursday that it would sell 28 stores — 22 to Bi-Lo Holdings and another … Continue Reading →
Court Rejects COOL Lawsuit Injunction Request
WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court denied a preliminary injunction for new country-of-origin labeling requirements sought by industry groups in a lawsuit filed in July. read more Supermarket News
Harris Teeter to Introduce NFL Sub at Autograph Signing
MATTHEWS, N.C. — A Harris Teeter sandwich designed by Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo will debut at an autograph signing event with the player at a store in Reston, Va., … Continue Reading →
Kroger Q2 Comps Up 3.3%
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. on Thursday posted identical-store sales growth of 3.3%, excluding fuel, for the second quarter, and raised its ID-store sales target for the year. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Food News Today: Coffee, the New Antidepressant (Video)
Here are today’s headlines in Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert’s FNT video report: Coffee: The new antidepressant; Antioxidant 101; Produce your own larvae. read more Supermarket News
Delhaize Taps Muller; U.S. CEO Out
BRUSSELS — Disappointed at being passed over for promotion to chief executive officer of Delhaize Group, Roland Smith abruptly resigned as the retailer’s U.S. CEO last week while observers looked … Continue Reading →
Market Street Location Renovation Stresses Fresh
AMARILLO, Texas — After completing renovations at two United Supermarket locations earlier this year, The United Family started work on a remodel at a Market Street location here late last … Continue Reading →
Hannaford Wins Top EPA Award
BALTIMORE — A Hannaford Bros. supermarket in Turner, Maine, received the “Best of the Best” award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership as the top store to be … Continue Reading →
Dairy Farmers of America acquire Dairy Maid Dairy
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has acquired Dairy Maid Dairy, Frederick, Md., which is a family-owned processor of milk, juice, and fruit drinks. IFT Daily News