Global meat production, consumption continues to slow
Global meat production rose to 297 million tons in 2011, an increase of 0.8% over 2010 levels, and is projected to reach 302 million tons by the end of 2012, … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Fresh Summit 2012: Lean and Mean in SoCal
I’m about to get on a plane to sunny Anaheim, Calif., to attend the Produce Marketing Association’s newly trimmed-down Fresh Summit show. Due to member demand, PMA consolidated all the … Continue Reading →
Barry Callebaut enters South American outsourcing agreement
Barry Callebaut AG, a manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, and Industria de Alimentos dos en Uno S.A., a company of the Arcor Group, a manufacturer of sugar confectionery, cookies, … Continue Reading →
Infographic: Fair Trade Volume Grows
Retailers have seen double-digit gains in the sales of Fair Trade products in recent years. read more Supermarket News
PepsiCo, Suntory form strategic beverage alliance in Vietnam
PepsiCo Inc. and Suntory Holdings Ltd., a global beverage and wellness company based in Japan, have announced an agreement to form a strategic alliance in Vietnam. IFT Daily News
Asian Grocer Recognized for Energy Conservation
Seattle — Uwajimaya, a four-store Asian food retailer here, has been recognized by local utilities for its ongoing efforts to conserve energy through eco-friendly business practices. read more Supermarket News
NEW Taps Lindner as Chair
CHICAGO — The Network of Executive Women has elected Catherine Linder, former vice president of retail marketing for Walgreen Co., as board chair. read more Supermarket News
FDA Investigates Energy Drink Reports
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports received as far back as 2007 of five deaths and a heart attack occurring after Monster Energy drinks were consumed. … Continue Reading →
Publix Opens in Charlotte Suburbs
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets is slated to open its first two locations in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market Wednesday, with stores in Tega Cay and Indian Land, S.C. … Continue Reading →
Food Safety Concerns Remain Constant
CHICAGO — Concern over the safety of our country’s food supply has remained constant even with frequent recalls and other food safety issues this year, according to the NPD Group. … Continue Reading →