The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today announced the public release of their report for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on the outcomes of two pilot projects … Continue Reading →
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Financial analysts said Wednesday that Harris Teeter Supermarkets could realize between $ 2 billion and $ 2.5 billion in a sale, should the retailer proceed to auction … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine has released its third annual report summarizing 2011 sales and distribution data of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in … Continue Reading →
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Stock in Safeway increased 4.9% Thursday after reports that a Canadian investor with a reputation for activism had taken an undisclosed stake in the retailer. read more … Continue Reading →
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market is considering filing for an initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported Thursday. read more Supermarket News
According to Reuters, a report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) questions whether the U.S. government’s food stamp program adequately provides for healthy diets for the more than 47 … Continue Reading →
BOSTON — Massachusetts legislators are expected to file a bill today that would impose stiff penalties for seafood fraud at restaurants and supermarkets, according to the Boston Globe. read more … Continue Reading →
Store-brand categories to watch include pain remedies, deli salads/prepared foods and OTC medications, as all three experienced strong dollar and unit sales growth. read more Supermarket News
DENVER — King Soopers will build an urban-style downtown grocery store here, according to the Denver Business Journal. read more Supermarket News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. here is rolling out eight new TV ads that will give its grocery and home goods a tongue-in-cheek, high-end fashion spin, according to reports. read more … Continue Reading →
