Whole Foods Names Buechel CIO
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Monday it has hired Jason J. Buechel as global vice president and chief information officer. read more Supermarket News
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Poll: Most people against restricting, taxing unhealthy foods
According to a poll of more than 1,000 people by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, people are split on how much the government should be involved to … Continue Reading →
Hormel Foods to acquire Skippy peanut butter brand
Hormel Foods Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Skippy peanut butter business from Unilever United States Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J, for approximately $ 700 million. IFT … Continue Reading →
FTC report: Marketing, nutrition profile of foods marketed to children
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the results of a comprehensive study of food and beverage industry marketing expenditures and activities directed to children and teens. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Top Food Retail Stock in 2012
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market led the field of food-retailing stocks again in 2012, with a gain of nearly 35% for the year, to close at $ 91.16 on … Continue Reading →
7-Eleven Focuses on Fresh Foods
DALLAS — 7-Eleven, with a new proprietary line, is set to make sales of fresh foods 20% of its total sales within the next few years, officials said. read more … Continue Reading →
Ruler Foods Plans Champaign Entry
CINCINNATI — Kroger’s fast-growing Ruler Foods discount format will open a new store in Champaign, Ill., next spring, a developer said. read more Supermarket News
Hillshire Brands sells Australian bakery business to McCain Foods
The Hillshire Brands Co. has signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of its Australian subsidiary Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty Ltd. to a subsidiary of McCain Foods … Continue Reading →
Resveratrol on the rise in foods, beverages
According to Innova Market Insights, awareness of resveratrol and its potential health benefits is relatively long-established, but with increasing consumer interest in health and the growing body of research being … Continue Reading →
Arla Foods backs research project to eliminate malnutrition
Arla Foods Ingredients has pledged its support to a new research program designed to tackle malnutrition among children in the developing world. IFT Daily News