‘There’s Life in Fresh & Easy Yet’ Says Tesco CEO
LONDON — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market got an apparent vote of confidence this week from the top executive of Tesco, its parent company. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Byerly’s Opens Pet Store
EDINA, Minn. — Lund Food Holdings here on Thursday said it has opened its first pet store, Bone Marché, which it called the only pet store in the Twin Cities … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Names Persian as CIO
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday said it has named Kathy Persian senior vice president and chief information officer, succeeding Wayne Shurts, who is leaving to accept a position at another … Continue Reading →
Expo East 2012: Trend Watch
Hundreds of booths, miles of aisles. It’s not easy cutting through the noise and excitement to hone in on trends that will soon be making their way into the conventional … Continue Reading →
U.S. adult obesity rates may exceed 60% in 13 states by 2030
The number of obese adults, along with related disease rates and healthcare costs, are on course to increase dramatically in every state in the country over the next 20 years, … Continue Reading →
Kroger Recalls Spinach in 15 States
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger Fresh Selection Tender Spinach 10-ounce packages from 15 states for a possible listeria contamination. read more Supermarket News
SNAP benefits going to sugar-sweetened beverage purchases
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that $ 2 billion of funds from the U.S. federal government’s Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) goes to purchasing … Continue Reading →
Fresh & Easy Adds 60 New Baked Goods
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is spicing up the bakery in select stores with 60 new baked goods and desserts, the retailer announced. Additions include new … Continue Reading →
Fruit, veggie advertising may increase consumption
A study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion shows that advertising fruits and vegetables may increase their consumption. IFT Daily News
Cargill to build new canola refinery in Saskatchewan
Cargill has announced plans to construct a canola refinery at its Clavet, Saskatchewan (Canada), canola processing facility. IFT Daily News