Consumers willing to spend more for sustainable packaging
When it comes to food and beverage packaging, consumers are most likely to pay more for value-added features that relate to freshness and sustainability. IFT Daily News
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Delhaize Cutting 500 More Jobs
SALISBURY, N.C. — Delhaize America here said Wednesday that it would eliminate 500 jobs this week as part of its new organizational structure. read more Supermarket News
Fresh Market Plans More Sacramento Stores
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Fresh Market here confirmed openings for two additional stores in the Sacramento, Calif., market. read more Supermarket News
Gen Y Flaky on Vegetarianism, Gen Z More Committed
A rise in vegetarianism and flexitarianism is one of our predictions for 2013. But when it comes to going vegetarian, there is often a generational divide on commitment to the … Continue Reading →
2013 Prediction #5: More Mobile Scanning Apps
Mobile phones have already made their presence palpable across retailing as a vehicle for coupons, price comparisons and location-tracking, but the technology is poised to have an even bigger impact … Continue Reading →
Processed ready meals may be more nutritious than TV chefs’ recipes
A study published in the British Medical Journal comparing the nutrient contents of supermarkets’ own-brand ready meals with recipes from four TV chefs found that the celebrity chefs’ recipes were … Continue Reading →
Hispanic Shoppers More Optimistic: Report
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hispanic consumers tend to be more optimistic about their financial prospects than non-Hispanics, with 32% expecting their household income to increase during the next year, according to … Continue Reading →
Does Beauty Need More Dates?
While other store department managers must rotate product and carefully monitor “sell by” dates, those responsible for the health and beauty aisle haven’t had to make this as much of … Continue Reading →
Consuming more fruits, veggies may not increase satiety
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that a diet heavy in fruits and veggies may not help satiate hunger. IFT Daily News
Nash Finch Open to More Acquisitions
MINNEAPOLIS — Nash Finch Co. here said Thursday it expects to complete the integration of the 30 stores it acquired in the Omaha market by the end of the first … Continue Reading →