Whole Foods Names Buechel CIO
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Monday it has hired Jason J. Buechel as global vice president and chief information officer. read more Supermarket News
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City OKs Incentives for Fairway Bakery
NEW YORK — City officials here have approved $ 8 million in building and land tax abatements that will help Fairway Markets to construct a new central bakery and food-production … Continue Reading →
NPD: Consumers Snack Most on Fruit
CHICAGO — Consumers are looking to healthy fare for snacks, with fresh fruit taking the No. 1 spot of most eaten snacks, according to new report from The NPD Group. … Continue Reading →
U.S. FDA proposes new food safety rules to prevent foodborne illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. IFT Daily News
Starbucks enters Vietnam
Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the expansion of its long-term relationship with Hong Kong Maxim’s Group to now operate Starbucks stores in Vietnam. IFT Daily News
UNFI Back in Mediation With Teamsters
AUBURN, Wash. — United Natural Foods Inc. was in discussions Tuesday with Teamsters Local 117 in an effort to end the strike at its warehouse here, the company confirmed. read … Continue Reading →
Poll: Most people against restricting, taxing unhealthy foods
According to a poll of more than 1,000 people by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, people are split on how much the government should be involved to … Continue Reading →
Human genes may influence gut microbial composition
A study published as a letter to the journal Gut shows that the human genome may play a role in determining the makeup of the billions of microbes in the … Continue Reading →
United Expo Helps Shoppers Get Healthy
United Supermarkets’ Healthy New You Expo was held this past weekend at its Market Street format stores, offering everything from dietitian-led store tours to health screenings in the pharmacy. Refresh … Continue Reading →
ShopRite Signs Lease at Brooklyn Center
KEASBEY, N.J. — ShopRite has signed a lease for a 90,000-square-foot store to anchor the developing second phase of Brooklyn’s Gateway Center shopping complex, company officials said. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →