Cargill acquires Texas beef facility
Cargill has announced it is the successful bidder for the former AFA Foods Inc. ground beef processing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, resulting from a federal bankruptcy court auction, with … Continue Reading →
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Here’s What Will Shape Power 50 List in 2020
Supermarket News launched its power rankings in 2003 with a bit of trepidation. We were concerned about how “The Power 50” would be perceived in an industry whose top executives … Continue Reading →
American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association support low-calorie sweeteners
Using low-calorie sweeteners in beverages and other foods has the potential to help people reach and maintain a healthy body weight and is helpful for glucose control for people with … Continue Reading →
Supermarket Spending Jumps in June
ATLANTA — Same-store consumer spending in June via credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EBT, closed-loop prepaid cards and checks at U.S. supermarkets outperformed spending at all merchant locations, and represented … Continue Reading →
Alcohol consumption may prevent bone loss
A study published in Menopause shows that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent bone loss by influencing bone turnover. IFT Daily News
2012 Power 50: No. 9 Danny Wegman
The chief executive officer of Wegmans Food Markets is taking his Rochester, N.Y., chain not only into new markets, but also into a new format. read more Supermarket News
2012 Power 50: No. 10 Craig Jelinek
But Costco’s new chief executive officer said he does not intend to try to fill the shoes of Jim Sinegal, the co-founder of Costco Wholesale Corp. in Issaquah, Wash., who … Continue Reading →
2012 Power 50: The Top 10
The following list is the top ten of SN's Power 50 list, which represents the most influential people in food … Continue Reading →
2012 Power 50: No. 2 David Dillon
After 10 years at the helm of the nation’s largest traditional grocer, Dillon, chairman and chief executive officer of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., has finally implemented its key pricing and promotional … Continue Reading →
California to vote on GMO labeling
According to the Associated Press, California voters will decide this November whether to require special labels for food made from genetically modified ingredients. IFT Daily News