Antioxidants may not reduce risk of stroke, dementia
A study published in Neurology shows that the total level of antioxidants in people’s diets may not protect against stroke or dementia. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Publix Leads All Retailers in Satisfaction Ratings
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Publix Super Markets led all retailers in customer satisfaction ratings in 2012, according to results of the American Customer Satisfaction Index. read more Supermarket News
Smithfield Packing recalls pork sausage product that may contain foreign materials
Smithfield Packing Co. is recalling approximately 38,000 lbs of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection … Continue Reading →
Oceana finds widespread mislabeling of U.S. seafood
A study conducted by the advocacy group Oceana found that as much as one-third of seafood sold in restaurants and groceries in the United States is fraudulently labeled. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Should Congress pass the current legislation allowing American farmers to grow industrial hemp?
Yes, it’s a $ 500 million industry we’re losing out on. No, it’s still too close a relative to marijuana. Don’t know, I want to know more before I decide. … Continue Reading →
Study: U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program alleviates food insecurity
A study published in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Amber Waves shows that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may reduce the number of recipient households with very low food … Continue Reading →
Albertsons LLC Names Two More Executives
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons LLC here named two more former Albertsons executives Monday to its management team: Daniel Salemi and Jerry Callahan. read more Supermarket News
Fair Trade at Your Door
This new word — curate — is a very popular term right now in talking about the potential of online retailing. Refresh read more Supermarket News
Wal-Mart Widens Price Gap Over Target, Study Says
BOSTON — Wal-Mart Stores’ “self-funded” price investments are driving increased basket price separation from Target, Kantar Retail here said in a report released Monday. read more Supermarket News
Fresh & Easy Equipment on Auction Block
PHOENIX — Hundreds of items of never-used supermarket store equipment from Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores are now on the auction block. read more Supermarket News