Mi Pueblo, a San Jose-based Hispanic grocery chain in Northern California, will work with suppliers towards sourcing only cage-free eggs throughout their entire operations by 2026, based on available supply. The initiative is a result to changes in customers’ buying habits and the company’s commitment to animal welfare and a more sustainable environment. “Our customers […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]
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Kroger Releases Sustainability Goals For 2020
The Kroger Co. has released new and expanded sustainability commitments to increase responsible sourcing and improve eco-stewardship by 2020. Kroger’s list of 2020 sustainability goals includes: Expanding its 100 percent sustainable seafood commitment; Achieving the EPA’s “zero waste” threshold of 90 percent in all facilities; Optimizing 100 percent of corporate brand packaging; and Transitioning toward […]
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County Market Expands Online Shopping In Illinois With Rosie
Niemann Foods Inc.-owned (NFI) County Market has expanded its partnership with Rosie, a provider of grocery e-commerce technology and services, to offer online grocery shopping at its two Quincy, Illinois, locations. County Market’s Click & Go service is expected to launch in Quincy this fall. The retailer also is adding delivery services to all e-commerce locations, […]
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Fleet Advantage Recognized As A 2016 Top Green Provider
Fleet Advantage has been recognized by the Food Logistics Magazine as a ‘Top Green Provider’ for 2016, acknowledging the company as a leader in the sustainable global food supply chain for improving efficiencies and reducing food distribution carbon with ATLAAS (Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Software) and asset management solutions. Specializing in the food distribution vertical […]
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Marketing Management Inc. To Celebrate 50-Year Milestone
This July, Marketing Management Inc. (MMI) will celebrate its 50th year of business. MMI represents hundreds of manufacturers that produce consumer goods for distribution through large chain grocery stores, independent grocery stores, mass merchandising stores, hardware stores, drug stores and dollar stores. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, MMI was founded in 1966 by Mary and Herb […]
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Purchasing Food Online: The New Normal?
Whether it’s out of convenience, an effort to save money or a necessity to get just the thing you’re looking for, online shopping has become a staple for many. And it’s moved beyond just perusing for clothes and electronics; Americans also are searching for sustenance. In fact, 31 percent of Americans purchased food products online […]
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CMI Releases Behind-The-Scenes Video Of Rainier Cherry Harvest
The Rainier cherry harvest reached its seasonal harvest peak in mid-June, and Columbia Marketing International (CMI) expects its cherries to be 85 percent harvested by June 26. Because few retailers or consumers will ever have an opportunity to see the harvest in person, CMI has released a video highlighting one of its growers, offering a […]