United Fresh Honors Retail Produce Managers
WASHINGTON — United Fresh announced the recipients of this year’s Produce Manager of the Year awards. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Wal-Mart Sues UFCW in Florida
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Wal-Mart Stores has filed suit in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court here alleging trespassing by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, its OURWalmart affiliate and … Continue Reading →
Biothera names new China distributor
Biothera and its Hong Kong-based master distributor Maxland Enterprises have named Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology Co. Ltd. as the China distributor of Biothera’s immune health ingredients for foods, beverages, … Continue Reading →
U.S. Congress votes on funding to avoid meat inspector furloughs
According to Reuters, the U.S. Congress approved $ 55 million on March 21 to prevent the furlough of all U.S. meat inspectors this summer, a step that could have driven … Continue Reading →
Kroger’s Manka to Retire
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. said on Tuesday that Rich Manka, vice president and pension investment officer, plans to retire effective July 15. read more Supermarket News
FMC Corp. to open $100 M manufacturing facility in Thailand
FMC Corp. has broken ground on its new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. IFT Daily News
Canola oils may reduce belly fat in adults
A study presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI/NPAM 2013 Scientific Sessions shows that canola and high-oleic canola oils may lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected … Continue Reading →
Smart & Final Selects Waste Management Firm
LOS ANGELES — Smart & Final here has expanded its range of services with Ecova, Spokane, Wash., selecting the company to provide waste management services at nearly 150 stores. read … Continue Reading →
Deals no longer drive U.S. restaurant traffic
With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time as regular … Continue Reading →
Corn Refiners Association hires John Bode as President
The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has announced John W. Bode as its new President and CEO, starting May 6. IFT Daily News