U.S. restaurant sales, traffic declined in December
Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in December 2012. IFT Daily News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Nestlé introduces new digital labeling scheme
Consumers in the United Kingdom will be the first to benefit from a new global initiative by Nestlé to give people instant access to information about the nutritional profile and … Continue Reading →
U.S., Mexico Make Tentative Tomato Deal
WASHINGTON — Just a week after an industry trade group warned of a “tomato cliff,” the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has reached an agreement with Mexican tomato … Continue Reading →
WHO issues sodium guidelines for children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has for the first time recommended limits on children’s daily consumption of sodium which it hopes will help in the global fight against diet-related diseases … Continue Reading →
99 Cents Only Stores Adds Food Expertise
COMMERCE, Calif. — The appointment of Rick Anicetti as interim chief executive officer of 99 Cents Only Stores here may signal a more aggressive move by the extreme-value retailer to … Continue Reading →
Trade Group Warns of ‘Tomato Cliff’
WASHINGTON — A trade group argues that tomato prices would skyrocket if the Department of Commerce goes forward with terminating a trade agreement with Mexican tomato growers. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Kroger, Murray’s Cheese Partnership Going Strong
CINCINNATI — While Steven Jenkins, executive vice president of New York’s Fairway Market, recently predicted that the big chains will “finally get it” this year and make important changes in … Continue Reading →
Danny Wegman’s Urgent Message on Health Initiatives
Danny Wegman is a CEO frustrated over worsening national trends and passionate about his company’s solutions. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
NARMS Retail Merchandising & Marketing Conference
The Retail Merchandising and Marketing Conference is a gathering point for retail in-store companies, retailers, manufacturers/product companies, professional installation companies, merchandising servicing organizations, retail industry executives, independent food brokers, event/mystery … Continue Reading →
American Bakers Association Convention
Be sure to add this year's ABA Convention to your calendar, April 20-24, 2013! Join the members of ABA at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, Fla., for four days … Continue Reading →