Ala. Town Seeks to Save Its Piggly Wiggly
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. — Local residents have shown their support by the thousands for a Piggly Wiggly here that may be slated for closure. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Giant/Martin’s PL Milk Now Produced in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets marked June Dairy Month with the news that their private-label milk has been qualified as “PA Preferred,” which indicates it … Continue Reading →
Hepatitis A Illnesses Linked to Frozen Berries Jump to 87
ATLANTA — A hepatitis A outbreak linked to a Townsend Farms frozen berry mix has spread to eight states and led to 87 illnesses, according to the CDC. read more … Continue Reading →
Senate Passes Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed the five-year Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 yesterday. read more Supermarket News
Weis Converts Cooking Grease Into Fuel Oil, Methane
SUNBURY, Pa. — Working with a third-party provider, Weis Markets here recycled 330,000 gallons of cooking grease taken from its 164 stores last year, as part of a grease-trap recycling … Continue Reading →
Brown Mushrooms Rise to the Top
Consumers’ increasing appetite for brown mushrooms like creminis and portabellas is leading steady growth in the mushroom category. read more Supermarket News
The Fresh Market Introduces Sustainable Seafood Policy
BOSTON — The Fresh Market worked with the New England Aquarium here to create a new policy for sourcing sustainable seafood. read more Supermarket News
Video: Bakery Customers ‘Smarter Than Ever’
IGA CEO Mark Batenic says today’s consumers “are smarter than ever … and are concerned about what ingredients are going into the products,” including baked goods. read more Supermarket News
Foodcellar & Co. Said to Eye Expansion
NEW YORK — Foodcellar & Co., an upscale supermarket in the Long Island City area of Queens, is reportedly eyeing a second site, also in Long Island City. read more … Continue Reading →
Dollar Tree Names Philbin President
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree here said Monday it has promoted Gary Philbin to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. read more Supermarket News