Healthy Kids Summit Features NFL Player
QUINCY, Mass — Stop & Shop, a division of Ahold USA, hosted its third “Healthy Kids Summit” this week at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., home of the New England … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Should a single, national front-of-pack nutrition label system replace any/all other independent programs?
Yes, a single, nationwide standard would cut down on consumer confusion. No, consumers should be able to determine which program they prefer. Supermarket News
Safeway to Shutter 2 N.J. Genuardi’s Stores
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway will be closing its two Genuardi’s locations on the New Jersey shore in December, local reports said. read more Supermarket News
More consumers are visiting dollar stores for groceries
Perception Research Services International (PRS) has unveiled results from their second annual shopper research survey focused on grocery sales and shopping trends. While supermarkets continue to be the primary channel … Continue Reading →
Natural Grocers Appoints Halle to Board
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Richard Halle has joined the board of directors of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, the retailer said. read more Supermarket News
Green tea may reduce inflammation in men with prostate cancer
A study presented at the 11th Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research shows that men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy … Continue Reading →
What’s for Dessert? Baking Mixes Replicate Restaurant Treats
Today’s decadent baking mixes help home bakers replicate restaurant-style sweets. read more Supermarket News
Food facility registration renewals system now available
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued further information and guidance regarding registration requirements for domestic and foreign manufacturers, processors, packers, or holders of food for human or … Continue Reading →
FMI, United Fresh to Co-Locate 2014 Shows
WASHINGTON, DC — Food Marketing Institute and United Fresh Produce Association on Tuesday said they would co-locate their respective 2014 conventions in Chicago. read more Supermarket News
ADM increases share of GrainCorp, seeks to purchase
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) has purchased an additional 10% economic interest in GrainCorp Ltd., for a total of 14.9% as of Oct. 18. IFT Daily News