New Yorkers for Beverage Choices has announced that more than 100,000 New Yorkers have joined the coalition in opposition to the Bloomberg Administration’s proposed size restrictions on sugar-sweetened beverages, such as soda, juice drinks, teas, sports drinks and flavored waters. The coalition also named Liz Berman, president of Continental Food and Beverage Inc., chairwoman of […]
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Popchips Launches Line Of Popped Tortilla Chips
Popchips Inc. has launched its line of popped tortilla chips. The new line is available at select retailers and online, joining Popchips’ next generation line of popped potato chips and sweet potato chips. Popchips says its new line of popped tortilla chips gives snackers the naturally delicious crunch they’re craving with half the fat of […]
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Costco’s July Sales Climb 8 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s July sales increased by about 8 percent since the same period last year, according to a news release from the company. New Mexico Business Weekly says the company reported net sales of $7.25 billion for the month, compared with $6.74 billion in July 2011. The company’s net sales since the beginning of […]
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Safeway Shoppers ‘Make A Muscle’ For MDA
Safeway Inc. kicked off its annual fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Wednesday to support healthcare services for those living with neuromuscular diseases and global MDA research initiatives. The nationwide campaign runs through Sept. 3, giving customers the opportunity to help fight muscle disease by contributing at the register to MDA’s “Make a […]
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Bell-Carter Foods Appoints New CEO
Corning, Calif.-based Bell-Carter Foods has announced that Tim T. Carter, great-grandson to Arthur Bell, co-founder of Bell-Carter Foods, has been named CEO. Carter is succeeding Ken Wienholz, who will continue to help develop the executive team and work with the board of directors as a special advisor. Today, Bell-Carter produces and sells 63 percent of […]
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Funds Available to Help Companies Promote Food, Agriculture
Applications will be accepted through Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) for funding assistance to help companies promote their food and agriculture products internationally. SUSTA is accepting applications for the upcoming year starting today. SUSTA, through the federal Market Access Program (MAP), reimburses companies up to 50 percent of their export promotional costs—such as product […]
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Whole Foods Debuts ‘Grow!’ Online Today
Whole Foods Market has announced that “Grow!” will debut online this month as part of the company’s Do Something Reel Film Festival. In addition, this month marks the beginning of a partnership with digital entertainment curator, FilmBuff, which will bring the films featured through the festival to a larger audience through multi-platform distribution. “Grow!”, written […]
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NGA Joins Coalition Court Brief Challenging Hours of Service Rules
Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA) joins its supply chain partners, along with 15 industry groups, in filing a joint amici curiae brief challenging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service Final Rule for commercial truck drivers. “NGA is proud to join our supply chain partners in filing this amici curiae brief […]
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Coca-Cola Announces New Operating Structure, Leadership Appointments
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced a new operating structure and the senior leaders for those businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the company will organize around three major operating businesses: Coca-Cola International, which will consist of the company’s Europe, Pacific and Eurasia & Africa operations; Coca-Cola Americas, which will consist of the company’s North America and […]
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Olive Crest Hosts Annual ‘Every Child’ Event
On July 12, Olive Crest held its 6th annual “An Education for Every Child” at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, Calif. Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of more than 50,000 abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. The organization works to meet the individual needs of kids […]
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N.G.A. Opposes Proposed Interchange Fee Settlement
In a unanimous vote, the board of directors of the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) approved a resolution opposing the proposed interchange fee settlement agreement in the antitrust litigation by merchants against Visa, MasterCard, and their member banks. N.G.A. is a named plaintiff and class representative in the lawsuit In Re Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount […]
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Use ‘Barriers To Exit’ For More Sales From Customers
by Rick Rusch, Thought-Tech Special to The Shelby Report Grocers, like all merchants, are prone to a fairly simple view of marketing. Many grocers see their marketing as the basic activities designed to draw people to their store. But is that really the purpose of marketing? If so, then measuring the success of your marketing […]
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N.G.A. Supports Bill Introduction Preventing New Regulations On Grocers
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) applauds the introduction today of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012, bi-partisan legislation that will prevent the FDA from exceeding its authority under section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items at Chain Restaurants. This legislation introduced by Rep. […]
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Federated Foods Show Draws More Than 325 Participants
The Federated Foods 2012 Summer Buying Show held July 22-24 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago drew more than 325 participants. Pam Boynton, chief strategy officer, Federated Group, told The Shelby Report that “This show means business!” “That’s what this show is all about,” she said. “The intention was to bring new value and new […]
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Wonder Bread Introduces Three New Wheat Breads
With more Americans looking to incorporate healthier yet satisfying foods into their diets, Wonder®, a classic American bread brand, has introduced three new wheat breads that combine wholesome nutrition with the taste of Wonder that families love. New Wonder 100% Whole Wheat, Honey Wheat and Wheat Sandwich varieties are baked with no artificial colors, flavors […]
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Visa Enjoys Record Gains After Settlement with Retailers
San Francisco, Calif.-based Visa broke a company record, reaching $131 per share on July 16, according to a San Francisco Business Times report. The shares rose $3.06 or 2.47 percent, compared to MasterCard’s 1.7 percent ($7.29) gain. The rise comes after the recent settlement with retailers, which cleared up uncertainty for the two payment companies […]
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Organic Alliance Signs $5.3M Produce Supply Contract
Organic Alliance, a global grower and marketer of fresh, organic and Fair Trade fruits and vegetables, signed an organic produce supply contract that it expects will generate $5.3 million to $6 million in sales revenue. The contract is with a Northern Mexico-based, family-owned grower of certified organic produce with more than 10 years of experience […]
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Rucker New EVP for Kraft Foods Group
Kim Rucker will be EVP of corporate and legal affairs for Kraft Foods Group, effective late August. Upon the launch of Kraft Foods Group later in 2012, Rucker will report to North America President and future CEO Tony Vernon. Rucker joins the company from Avon Products, where she serves as SVP, general counsel, corporate secretary […]
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AWMA, Merchants Grocery Co. Host FDA Plant Tour
A group of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators visited American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) member Merchants Grocery Co. in Culpeper, Va., Wednesday afternoon and viewed the company’s tobacco processing operation at the invitation of AWMA and Merchants. The purpose was to help the FDA officials charged with regulating tobacco clearly understand the distributor’s role […]
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BettyMills.com Announces Top 10 Selling Snacks
The Betty Mills Co. an online B2B shopping destinations, known for its Snack Rewards™ loyalty program, has announced its top 10 selling snacks for the second quarter of 2012. The ranking is determined by the most unique customers who purchased the items during the period. “Our Top 10 Snacks list continues to prove that America […]