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U.S. House rejects farm bill

According to the Washington Post, the U.S. House rejected the five-year, $ 940 billion farm bill on June 20. IFT Daily News

Lidl Explores U.S. Entry: Report

LONDON — Reports surfaced here Thursday that the Schwarz Group, which operates Lidl, a limited-assortment chain based in Germany, is considering a U.S. entry. read more Supermarket News

Weak Demand for E-Grocery in U.S.: Wal-Mart

ROGERS, Ark. – While global ecommerce is “the next large growth engine” for Wal-Mart Stores, the retailer’s plans don’t yet include grocery delivery in the U.S., officials said Thursday. read … Continue Reading →

Weak Demand for E-Grocery in U.S.: Wal-Mart

ROGERS Ark. – While global ecommerce is “the next large growth engine” for Wal-Mart Stores, the retailer’s plans don’t yet include grocery delivery in the U.S., officials said Thursday. read … Continue Reading →

USDA, EPA launch U.S. Food Waste Challenge; industry joins

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has launched the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, calling on others across the food chain—including producer … Continue Reading →

Tesco Says U.S. Exit Is ‘On Track’

CHESHUNT, England — Tesco plc here said Wednesday its previously announced effort to exit the U.S. “continues on track.” read more Supermarket News

U.S. restaurant performance index hits 10-month high

Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) hit a 10-month high in April. IFT Daily News

Wal-Mart Announces ‘Fresh Produce Guarantee’ in U.S.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores announced new sourcing, quality control and employee training strategies for its fresh produce, which is now backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →

Japan suspends U.S. wheat imports due to bioengineered crops

According to Bloomberg, Japan has suspended imports of western-white wheat and feed wheat from the United States after the discovery in an Oregon field of gene-altered crops developed by Monsanto … Continue Reading →