Plum Market Makes Chicago Debut
CHICAGO — Plum Market, a three-store upscale operator based in Farmington, Hills, Mich., is set to make its Windy City debut on Wednesday. read more Supermarket News
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PCC Taking Mobile Coupons From Natural Brands
SEATTLE — PCC Natural Markets here Monday began accepting what are being called the first mobile coupons from natural and organic brands via an app developed by Celilo Group Media, … Continue Reading →
June 24, 2013: Digital Tools Support Shopping Plans
Shoppers are increasingly using digital tools to research their grocery purchases before and during their trips to a store, according to a new survey of 570 consumers from KSC Kreate, … Continue Reading →
U.S. House rejects farm bill
According to the Washington Post, the U.S. House rejected the five-year, $ 940 billion farm bill on June 20. IFT Daily News
U.K. gives green light to nutrition labeling system
The U.K. Dept. of Health has finalized the front-of-pack nutrition label, which aims to make it easier for people to make healthier choices about the food they eat. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
NLRB to Hear Trade Fair Dispute
NEW YORK — An ongoing tangle between Trade Fair supermarkets and its union-represented butchers could be headed for a hearing before the National Labor Relations Board. read more Supermarket News
Taxing unhealthy food may motivate people to buy less
According to Health Behavior News Service, part of the Center for Advancing Health, a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that taxing unhealthy foods and beverages … Continue Reading →
AMA announces policy changes on sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks
During the American Medical Association’s (AMA) annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., June 15–19, the nation’s largest physician organization passed policies concerning sugary drinks, obesity classification, and energy drinks. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Rite Aid Promotes Martindale to President
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid said Monday that its board of directors has promoted supermarket veteran Ken Martindale, who is currently senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, … Continue Reading →
BRF opens research center in Sao Paulo
BRF, an exporter of poultry meats and processor of dairy products, has opened its Innovation Center in Jundiai, Sao Paulo, Brazil. IFT Daily News