Brazilian sugar, gum confectionery market hits $5 B
As Brazilian consumers develop a more sophisticated sweet tooth, new research from Mintel reveals that the sugar and gum market in Brazil has, for the first time, broken the R$ … Continue Reading →
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Ignore Price in Favor of Marketing the Meat Department: NGA Speaker
LAS VEGAS — Supermarkets can’t control the price of meat but they can control how they market the department, according to an executive of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. read … Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day shoppers turn to chocolate at the last minute
As soon as Christmas tears down at retail, Valentine’s Day goes up, yet 78% of those who celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to shop a week or less before the date, … Continue Reading →
Omega-3 fatty acids may protect dialysis patients from cardiac death
A study published in Kidney International shows that omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of cardiac death in hemodialysis patients. IFT Daily News
Retail Group Rebrands Itself
DENVER — The trade association representing retail sales, marketing and support companies has a new name and vision. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys Warehouse Workers Strike
MILTON, Ontario — More than 400 workers at a Sobeys distribution center here went on strike Monday, saying they were unhappy with terms of a contract offer from the retailer. … Continue Reading →
Kevin Doris Wins NGA’s Adamy Award
LAS VEGAS — The National Grocers Association here gave its prestigious Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award last night to Kevin Doris, chairman and chief executive officer of Houston-based Gerland’s … Continue Reading →
Study: Shoppers Loyal to Local
CHICAGO — Consumers, getting more serious about their quest for local food, are choosing to do their food shopping where local products are available, and are willing to pay a … Continue Reading →
Top NGA Show Tweets
Whether you were able to attent this year’s National Grocers Association’s show in Las Vegas, or you couldn’t make it out, check out some take aways and fun moments shared … Continue Reading →
Technomic: Retail Foodservice Changes Needed
CHICAGO — When its researchers found that consumers are buying ready-to-eat meals less frequently from supermarkets than they did two years ago, Technomic advised retailers to make some changes to … Continue Reading →