Hawaii will become the first state in the country to ban smoking for anyone under age 21 next year after Gov. David Ige signed a bill raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 Friday. According to Hawaii News Now, the measure bans the sale or use of cigarettes and electronic smoking devices for anyone […]
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United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Class 21 Begins Studies Soon
The United Fresh Produce Association has released the names of the 12 members of the 2015-2016 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program class. Sponsored by a grant from DuPont Crop Protection, this program was launched in 1995 and has graduated more than 200 program participants. The Produce Industry Leadership Program welcomes the following professionals to its […]
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Specialty Food Association To Honor Industry Pioneers
Specialty food sales are at a record high of $109 billion and account for nearly 15 percent of all U.S. retail food sales. According to the Specialty Food Association, the industry’s performance is the result of the hard work and foresight of industry pioneers who decades ago saw an opportunity to elevate the culture of […]
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Study: Mass Retail, Grocery Remains Most Popular Beauty Shopping Destination
An ongoing shopper behavior study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research shows that mass retailers still reign supreme for shoppers when it comes to stocking up on beauty products, with 42.5 percent of total beauty shoppers turning to mass retailers for their beauty needs in 2014—a slight decrease from 43.7 percent the previous […]
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Supervalu Unveils 2015 National Expo Lineup
Supervalu says that two renowned keynote speakers and an action-packed Education Day focusing on driving sales, retailer education and grocery innovation will highlight its second annual National Sales Expo in August. Minnesota-based Supervalu expects to welcome nearly 4,000 grocery professionals to the RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Aug. 11-13. In addition to serving as a major […]
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FDA Takes Step To Remove Artificial Trans Fats In Processed Foods
Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, for use in human food. Food manufacturers will have three years to […]
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United Fresh Reveals 2015 New Product Award Winners
The United Fresh Produce Association named the winners of the 2015 New Product Awards in five categories from a record 45 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations finalists during its annual convention in Chicago earlier this month. “We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2015 New Product Awards. Of the record 45 finalists, the five […]
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It’s a Passion For The Independent And The Family Business For Emily Coborn
Growing up in a family-owned independent grocery business gives a unique perspective and sense of pride for the work of the independent grocer. Emily Coborn, who is now a district manager for Coborn’s Inc., grew up in the grocery industry, watching her dad and grandfather work in the business. Her dad, Chris Coborn is now […]
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Advantage, Smollan Form Groundbreaking Global Partnership
Irvine, California-based Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC and Smollan Group announced on June 12 their strategic international partnership to become the first and only global provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions for consumer goods companies and retailers. Advantage’s more than 40,000 associates in North America provide consumer goods suppliers and retailers with headquarter sales, […]
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Food Marketing Institute Names America’s Best Supermarket Chefs
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) named the best supermarket chef in the country today, along with five category winners who participated in Supermarket Chef Showdown, the food retail industry’s unique competition for culinary talent. Elizabeth Davis, Hy-Vee Inc. was named the Grand Champion of the competition for her Yu Sheng Citrus Salad Platter for Chinese New […]
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Macik Receives FMI Service Award
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) presented Cheryl Macik, director of consumer affairs for Wakefern Food Corp., with its Esther Peterson Consumer Service Award, recognizing her dedication as a shopper advocate and her influence in serving and retaining Wakefern’s customer base across its ShopRite and Price Rite banners. Wakefern President and COO Joe Sheridan described Macik as, “my […]
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Whole Foods Market No. 3 On List Of America’s Most Reputable Retailers
Whole Foods Market has been named among America’s most reputable companies in the retail industry, according to a list released June 4 by Reputation Institute. The list of America’s top 50 most reputable retail companies is derived from data collected for the 2015 U.S. RepTrak 100 study. “Companies with excellent and strong reputations in the […]
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Deadline Is Approaching For The WGA Mary Macey Scholarship Award
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) and Roger Collins are pleased to assist the NGA Research and Education Foundation in its efforts to recruit and retain the next generation of high-potential leaders. Available scholarships range from $1000 to $1500 for students who intend to pursue a career in the independent sector of the grocery industry. Aligned […]
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Walmart CEO Tells Associates: ‘You Are Our Heroes’
On June 5 during the company’s annual shareholders meeting, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon challenged the company’s more than 2 million associates to win the future of retail “one customer at a time.” He then shared his strategy to attain that goal: “We’ll save customers money on their everyday needs with an […]
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Sam’s Club Ups Convenience Of Its Order Pickup Service
As the only warehouse retailer in the U.S. to provide a pickup option, Sam’s Club has added new features to add more convenience and time saving for members. Club Pickup, formerly known as “Click ’n Pull,” allows members to order thousands of items—from paper towels to fresh produce to printer ink—and have them ready for […]
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Nestlé USA Removes Artificial Flavors, Cuts Sodium In Pizza And Snacks
Nestlé USA is pledging to improve the ingredient quality and nutritional profile of some of its most popular frozen pizza and snack brands without affecting taste. Nestlé, a leader in the frozen pizza and snacking category, says the improvements will encompass more than 250 products across six brands in the U.S.: DiGiorno, Tombstone, California Pizza […]
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Expert Forecasts Future Of Retail At GMDC’s GM Marketing Conference
During the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) General Merchandise Marketing Conference in Orlando over the weekend, Dan O’Connor, president and CEO of RetailNet Group (RNG), looked ahead through 2020 and discussed the future of the consumer and retail industries, the key drivers of change and the initiatives that leading retailers are investing in today to […]
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DiGiorno Rolls Out Pizzeria! Thin Lineup
DiGiorno is introducing DiGiorno Pizzeria! Thin, a new crafted pizza that the company says will change perceptions about what frozen pizza should be. All four varieties of DiGiorno Pizzeria! Thin start with a crispy, preservative-free crust drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sauce made from vine-ripened tomatoes. Varieties are: • Supreme Speciale: Topped with […]
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Spear Takes Helm Of GMDC On June 1
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) will complete its management transition on June 1 during the organization’s annual General Merchandise Conference, May 28-June 1 in Orlando. Industry leader and GMDC CEO Dave McConnell will transfer his role to GMDC President Patrick Spear. McConnell served as GMDC president and CEO for 15 of his 35-year career with […]
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Idaho Reclaims Status As Nation’s Third-Largest Dairy Producer
Idaho has surpassed New York State as the nation’s third largest milk producer after California and Wisconsin, generating 13.9 billion pounds of milk in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest report. Idaho’s total dairy revenue in 2014 was up 12.5 percent over 2013 due to investments from companies including Chobani, Glanbia Foods […]