A study presented at the American Chemical Society’s 250th National Meeting & Exposition shows that a new, easy-to-implement method to disinfect spinach and other leafy greens during processing may eliminate … Continue Reading →
In a study published in Chemical Senses, researchers from Purdue University posit that fat should be considered the sixth taste and can be called oleogustus. IFT Daily News
Target’s struggle to establish itself in Canada could lead to a decision to sell the business soon, according to a new report from CIBC Capital Markets. read more Supermarket News
The biggest winner — or loser — in the battle to acquire Family Dollar Stores might be Walmart, according to industry observers. read more Supermarket News
At a hearing of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China last week, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, raised concerns that pet foods labeled as American-made may contain tainted ingredients from China. Content … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report suggests that supermarkets tap into Girl Power with “shadow” programs at store-level. read more Supermarket News
The Fresh Market has begun opening stores an hour earlier in an attempt to boost comparable-store sales and stay competitive with rivals Whole Foods Market and Sprouts. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
The abrupt changing of the guard at German discounter Lidl does not appear to be related to its planned expansion in the U.S., although the instability could affect its timing, … Continue Reading →
Increased demand for food due to population and income growth, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture will ratchet up the pressure for increased and more sustainable agricultural production … Continue Reading →
Fitch Ratings, New York, said Friday reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments may have a negative impact on food companies once the Agriculture Act of 2014 becomes law. … Continue Reading →
