The NPD Group has reported that Britain was the strongest global foodservice market for the second quarter (ended June 30), driven by increases in traffic and average spend per eater. … Continue Reading →
Nestlé has been named the “Industry Leader” in the food, beverage, and tobacco category in the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). IFT Daily News
According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), more energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink products launched … Continue Reading →
With ongoing interest in clean labeling and greater transparency, the free-from category is continuing to grow globally and, in addition to the high-profile developments in areas such as lactose-, dairy-, … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the organic industry continues to show remarkable growth domestically and globally, with 19,474 certified organic operations in the United States and … Continue Reading →
Although new, natural sweeteners like stevia extract are gaining ground, consumption growth for high-intensity sweeteners as a class has slowed to near zero in North America and Europe, due, in … Continue Reading →
Supervalu, in partnership with four Twin Cities-area independent retailers, said Wednesday that the group has agreed to acquire 18 Rainbow Foods grocery stores from Milwaukee-based Roundy’s for about $ 65 … Continue Reading →
The Class A directors of Demoulas Super Markets has filed suit against Class B directors, alleging that the minority board faction has been obstructing business by failing to appear at … Continue Reading →
Chuck Roskovich might be entering unfamiliar territory, but he certainly knows the Publix playbook. With nearly 40 years of experience at Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets — starting as a … Continue Reading →
Peter Larkin, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, tells SN’s David Orgel that the legislative regulatory agenda is among the leading issues facing the independent grocers community today. … Continue Reading →
