Nestlé opens lab to study harmful pathogens in food
Nestlé has opened an advanced laboratory to study foodborne pathogens that are harmful to human health. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Safeway Names Libenson New CIO
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway on Friday said Barry Libenson is joining the company as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective July 1. read more Supermarket News
Last day to save $150 on IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo registration
Attend the 2013 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo and join 20,000 other food professionals representing top companies in the industry for practical learning sessions, insider insights into the most … Continue Reading →
Japan suspends U.S. wheat imports due to bioengineered crops
According to Bloomberg, Japan has suspended imports of western-white wheat and feed wheat from the United States after the discovery in an Oregon field of gene-altered crops developed by Monsanto … Continue Reading →
Of the recent crop of food retail IPOs (both new and planned), which will be most successful in the long term?
Sprouts Farmers Market (planned) Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage The Fresh Market Fairway Group Holdings Supermarket News
Safeway Sweetens Candy Offerings
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has launched dark chocolate candy bars under its Safeway Select brand. read more Supermarket News
Weis to Hold Recipe Contest for National Dairy Month
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets will hold a recipe contest on its Facebook page in June for National Dairy Month. read more Supermarket News
Training: A Great Idea for Grocery
After much research and discussion, we decided to create the role of a store trainer. Industry Voices read more Supermarket News
5 Illnesses Linked to Raw Milk in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Five cases of campylobacter have been linked to raw milk from a Pennsylvania farm, according to the state departments of health and agriculture. read more Supermarket News
Costco Plans 150 New Stores in 5 Years
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here said Thursday it expects to open approximately 150 new warehouses over the next five years, including the 28 it projects opening this year. … Continue Reading →