Calif. independent group merges with CGA
The California Independent Grocers Association said Tuesday it will merge with the California Grocers Association, effective May 1. read more Supermarket News
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Symrise in talks to acquire Diana Group
Symrise AG has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Diana Group, a manufacturer of natural functional ingredients for the food, pet food, nutraceuticals, aquaculture, and cosmetics industries, for €1.3 billion. … Continue Reading →
Group opposes Safeway-Albertsons deal
The proposed Safeway-Albertsons merger would decrease competition and increase food prices, according to extensive comments filed with the Federal Trade Commission by a group called Food & Water Watch. read … Continue Reading →
Advocacy group faults Whole Foods for candy at checkout
CSPI called out Whole Foods Market on Twitter for stocking chips and candy at checkout. The retailer responded by touting its quality standards and thanking the group for its feedback. … Continue Reading →
N.J. group honors three executives
The New Jersey Food Council on Thursday presented Industry Achievement Awards to three local executives from Wakefern Food Corp, Ahold USA and Wegmans Food Markets. read more Supermarket News
Advocacy group plans anti-GMO event at Schnucks
The MoPIRG Foundation is holding a press event on March 7 to urge St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets to label its store-brand products for GMOs. read more Supermarket News
Investor group acquires Uncle Charley’s Sausage
F.N.B. Capital Partners, along with a group of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based investors, has acquired Uncle Charley’s Sausage Co., a meat processing company. IFT Daily News
Trade group says antibacterial soap claims already proven
A rule proposed by the FDA would require manufacturers of soap making antibacterial claims to prove their products are safe and have germ-killing capabilities — proof the American Cleaning Institute … Continue Reading →
Shuanghui International changes name to WH Group
Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd., a leader in the global pork industry, has changed its corporate name to WH Group Ltd., effective immediately. IFT Daily News
Wegmans Joins Polyethylene Recycling Group
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets is the first retailer member of the American Chemistry Council’s Flexible Film Recycling Group, a self-funded organization dedicated to driving growth in polyethylene film … Continue Reading →