U.S. economic uncertainty stalls foodservice traffic in Q2
Total foodservice industry traffic was flat in the first quarter and remained flat in the second quarter of 2016, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT Daily News
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USDA toolkit makes economic case for local food investment
As consumers across the United States express a growing interest in a closer connection to their food producers—whether through access to more localized markets and/or shorter supply chains—cities and regions … Continue Reading →
SpartanNash expects little change in economic pressures
SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., does not see much easing of economic pressure on consumers for the next couple of years, Dennis Eidson, president and CEO, told investors Thursday. read more … Continue Reading →
Economic growth may not improve child undernutrition
A study published in The Lancet Global Health shows that economic growth has little to no effect on the nutritional status of the world’s poorest children. IFT Daily News
Fresh-Food Nation: The Economic Promise of the ‘Farm-to-Fork’ Strategy
Food shoppers in the United States today are much less trustful of major food companies than in the past, and less likely to accept established brands as guarantees of wholesomeness … Continue Reading →
India attempts to pass food security bill under economic strain
According to The Washington Post, India plans to subsidize wheat, rice, and cereals for approximately 800 million people under a $ 20 billion system to cut malnutrition and ease poverty. … Continue Reading →
NGA Study Defines Economic Impact of Independents
ARLINGTON, Va. — The independent grocery channel plays a significant, definable role in the U.S. economy, according to a study commissioned by the National Grocers Association here. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →