UFCW Local Ordered to Hold New Election
SAN JOSE, Calif. — United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5 here must conduct a new election to fill several positions, including president, because of perceived violations in the … Continue Reading →
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Winter Local: Supermarkets Offer Cold Crops
Retailers and their grower-partners are ramping up efforts to keep some local produce available as long as possible even as temperatures drop. read more Supermarket News
UFCW Local Elects Federici as President
LANDOVER, Md. — United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 here said its executive board has elected Mark Federici as the union’s new president and Lavoris “Mikki” Harris as secretary-treasurer … Continue Reading →
2013 Food Trends: Local, Healthful
WASHINGTON — Local sourcing, sustainability and kids’ health dominated the predictions for menu trends in 2013 based on a survey of chefs by the National Restaurant Association. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Roche Bros. Seafood Program Emphasizes Local, Sustainable
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass.— Roche Bros., partnering with seafood processor Foley Fish, has launched a particularly customer-friendly traceability program that focuses on local and sustainable seafood. read more Supermarket News
Unusual Weather Disrupts Local Produce Availability
The drought conditions and early spring in some parts of the country drove up prices of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, limited availability and hurt produce quality. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Local Observers Analyze Publix’s Move Into N.C.
CHARLOTTE — In a move that had been anticipated for months, Publix Super Markets last week confirmed its intentions to invade North Carolina, revealing plans to build its first store … Continue Reading →
Safeway Launches Private-Label, Local Beef
DENVER — Safeway will begin selling local beef in Colorado under its Rancher’s Reserve Tender Beef label, the retailer announced. read more Supermarket News
Lowes Foods Surpasses Local Produce Goal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lowes Foods reported that it has exceeded its goal of selling 10% local produce as part of the North Carolina 10% Campaign. The retailer sourced over 20% … Continue Reading →
Schnucks, BrightFarms Partner on Local Greenhouse
ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets here and BrightFarms, New York, announced a partnership to build a hydroponic greenhouse for the 99-store chain that will supply at least 10 stores with … Continue Reading →