According to Bloomberg, Philadelphia’s six-week-old tax on sweetened beverages is already taking a toll on drink distributors and grocers, with some reporting sales drops of as much as 50%. IFT … Continue Reading →
Tyson Foods has taken a 5% ownership stake in plant-based protein producer Beyond Meat. IFT Daily News
Cailler, part of the Nestlé portfolio of brands, is entering the super-premium chocolate market with its almost 200 year old Swiss chocolate brand. IFT Daily News
With offers to buy Family Dollar twice rejected, Dollar General on Wednesday went directly to its rival's shareholders, commencing an $ 80 per share tender offer. read more Supermarket News
Coborn’s Inc. took home top honors as Supervalu recognized the best marketing efforts of its independent retailers in the 2014 Master Marketer competition. read more Supermarket News
Walmart on Wednesday said it would roll out its online price comparison tool, known as Savings Catcher, nationwide later this summer. read more Supermarket News
Year-round locally grown produce is coming to the Twin Cities, thanks to a new venture called Urban Organics. read more Supermarket News
Winn-Dixie said it expects to complete the rebranding of the Sweetbay stores it acquired from Delhaize Group by April 18. read more Supermarket News
Loblaw Cos. took back the record for most Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels cracked simultaneously with 1,008 wheels cracked at banners across Canada on March 22. read more Supermarket News
Bi-Lo Holdings, which on Tuesday received FTC clearance to acquire all but 12 of the Sweetbay, Harvey’s and Reid’s stores from Delhaize America, later said that 13 stores would close … Continue Reading →
