Montreal Greenhouse Operator Eyes U.S. Cities
MONTREAL — Lufa Farms, which operates a commercial rooftop greenhouse year-round here, has taken an adage about New York City and made a slight change: “If it will work in … Continue Reading →
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Kids Learn to Cook Produce at Stew’s
NORWALK, Conn. — Forget the babysitter; get those kids cooking. This fall parents can drop off their kids at Stew Leonard’s Newington, Conn., store for a new lineup of 90-minute … Continue Reading →
Industry Out Front With Food Safety Programs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s food safety rules — in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act — have not yet been published, but the produce industry shows little … Continue Reading →
Bashas’ Bounces Back for 80th Anniversary
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here is refocusing its efforts on the customer as the family-owned chain marks its 80-year anniversary as a stronger company just two years after emerging from … Continue Reading →
Topco Jumps on Chuck Wagon
SKOKIE, Ill. — Chuck Wagon dog food — a former Purina brand that disappeared from retail shelves years ago — has been revived by Topco Associates. read more Supermarket News
H-E-B to Improve Health of Texans
SAN ANTONIO — Cities and towns across the Lone Star State are facing off to see which can have the most profound effect on health in their community. read more … Continue Reading →
The E-Reader Effect: Print Sales Struggle in Supermarkets
Retailers of books and magazines face competition from those peddling digital versions of these publications. read more Supermarket News
Pack It Up: Study Shows Consumer Preferences for Packaged Produce
When it comes to buying produce in packages rather than bulk, for many consumers the decision is about convenience and food safety — it’s easier to pick up a pre-selected … Continue Reading →
Fareway, Hy-Vee Iowa Stores Earn Blue Zones Label
Two Hy-Vee stores in Spencer and Cedar Falls, Iowa, and a Spencer Fareway store are the first supermarkets to be certified by the state’s Blue Zones Project as businesses that … Continue Reading →
T.G.I. Friday’s Adds Fresh Drinks
CARROLLTON, Texas — Scratch-made drinks and cocktails have long been big in fine dining, but they’re now catching on in casual dining, too. Last week, T.G.I. Friday’s announced it was … Continue Reading →