Tops Sources Coffee to Benefit Nearby Zoo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets has brought in locally roasted Polar Bear Brew Coffee to support the Buffalo Zoo’s new Arctic Edge polar bear exhibit. read more Supermarket News
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Allegiance Appoints Gomes Dietitian
ISELIN, N.J. — Allegiance Retail Services here said Tuesday that it has appointed Jacqueline Gomes as corporate dietitian. read more Supermarket News
Map: Disasters’ Impact on the U.S. Seafood Supply
Hurricane Sandy and the BP oil spill spelled trouble for supermarket seafood departments. This map shows where the seafood supply was affected. read more Supermarket News
Stew Leonard’s Serves Frozen Greek Yogurt
NORWALK, Conn. — Stew Leonard’s is now selling frozen Greek yogurt at its ice cream counter at a store here, the retailer announced on its Facebook page. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Target Hires In-Aisle Beauty Concierges
MINNEAPOLIS — Target is putting its best face forward with “beauty enthusiasts,” trained to give customized advice within the beauty aisles of 200 stores. read more Supermarket News
Aldi Plans So. Calif. DC: Report
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Aldi plans to open a Southern California distribution center in mid-2014 of just under 1 million square feet here, in this city 60 miles east of … Continue Reading →
Analysts Watching Sobeys’ ‘Magical’ Safeway Deal
STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — Analysts in Canada last week were still waiting for another shoe to drop in the wake of Empire Cos.’ sweeping announcement that it would acquire Safeway … Continue Reading →
Group Urges Accuracy in Case-Shipment Data
SAN ANTONIO — A group of food retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers is calling for CPG manufacturers to “measure, validate and communicate” weights and dimensions of product cases before they are … Continue Reading →
Study Tallies Food Waste Diversion Efforts
WASHINGTON — Food manufacturing companies generate more food waste than food retailers, but also divert a higher percentage of it to other uses, according to a new study. read more … Continue Reading →
Khalaf to Head Industry Development at Kraft
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Kraft Foods Group has appointed Omar Khalaf vice president of industry development. read more Supermarket News