U.S. drought falls below 50% for first time in 10 months
The area of the contiguous United States in moderate drought or worse fell below 50% for the first time since June 19, 2012, according to the latest edition of the … Continue Reading →
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SN Plans FMI Future Connect E-Newsletter
ORLANDO, Fla. — SN will publish a daily email newsletter from the upcoming Food Marketing Institute Future Connect conference here. read more Supermarket News
‘Seeing’ the flavor of foods
A study presented at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society shows the eyes beat out the tongue, nose, and brain in the emotional and biochemical … Continue Reading →
Feeding a family will cost $4 more per week in 2013
Feeding a family of four at home will cost about $ 4 more each week this year than in 2012, according to The Food Institute. IFT Daily News
Duncan Highlights Positives in Supervalu Q4
MINNEAPOLIS — In his first quarterly address since taking the reigns at a slimmed-down Supervalu, Sam Duncan said the company would focus on decentralizing its retail banners, a new commitment … Continue Reading →
Campylobacter, vibro incidents rose significantly in 2012
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) report, which shows that 2012 rates of infections from two germs spread … Continue Reading →
Key ingredient in mass extinctions could boost food production
Hydrogen sulfide, the pungent stuff often referred to as sewer gas, is a deadly substance implicated in several mass extinctions. IFT Daily News
Dorothy Lane Readies for Local Club
DAYTON, Ohio — Dorothy Lane Market is accepting membership into its third-annual local food club. read more Supermarket News
New Seasons Market Installs Beehives
PORTLAND, Ore. — New Seasons Market has installed two honeybee colonies in rooftop beehives at its store in Happy Valley, Ore. read more Supermarket News
Online Grocery in Prime Position, Says Relay Foods CEO
Like many supermarket operators, Zach Buckner believes online ordering with customer pick-up holds a lot of potential. read more Supermarket News