When it comes to supermarkets, biggest isn’t always best. In Consumer Reports’ latest survey, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Costco and Sprouts earned the highest scores overall among 55 of the nation’s major grocery stores; Walmart, America’s largest grocer, landed at the bottom of the ratings, based on a survey of 27,208 subscribers. The report, which […]
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Mastronardi Produce Dubbed One Of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Mastronardi Produce has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fifth consecutive year. This national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. “We would like to congratulate Mastronardi Produce and its entire workforce. Achieving Canada’s highest level of Canadian business excellence takes […]
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Lay’s Rolls Out Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut Potato
Lay’s Kettle Cooked, one of the many brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is introducing a new chip style just in time for spring. Lay’s Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut potato chips are now available nationwide in two flavors: Aged Cheddar and Black Pepper, and Roasted Garlic and Sea Salt. New Lattice Cut Kettle Cooked potato chips […]
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Family Dollar Names Hancock SVP Of Supply Chain
Family Dollar Stores has appointed Brian D. Hancock as SVP of supply chain. Hancock will report to Howard R. Levine, chairman and CEO. “Since we opened our first store in 1959, our focus has been on providing our customers with great value and convenience. In today’s competitive retail environment, building an efficient, end-to-end supply chain […]
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Ritz Bacon Flavored Crackers Available Now
Ritz Crackers has joined forces with the savory flavor of bacon to create Ritz Bacon flavored Crackers. On shelves now, Ritz Bacon flavored Crackers combine the classic taste of Ritz, black pepper seasoning and the flavor of bacon. “Ritz recognized America’s love for the taste of bacon and wanted to help take bacon flavor to […]
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Mexico Publishes Final Rule To Allow Cross-Border Potato Trade
The U.S. fresh potato trade with Mexico has been expanded, with shipments expected to begin by June. “The U.S. potato industry and our partners at USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are pleased to learn the Mexican government has issued its final rule designed to achieve the bilateral goal of expanding […]
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NGA Expresses Concerns With Chairman Camp’s Tax Reform Proposal
On behalf of the National Grocers Association (NGA), Peter J. Larkin, NGA president and CEO, sent a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) outlining concerns with Camp’s draft proposal to overhaul the nation’s tax code. Specifically, NGA addressed the negative impacts that the exclusion of non-manufacturing S-corporations from a lower […]
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AWG Reports Record Sales And Earnings
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), the nation’s second largest cooperative food wholesaler, has reported consolidated net sales of $8.38 billion, up 6.8 percent over the prior year, marking the first time the company has exceeded the $8 billion mark. Same-store sales were up nearly 2 percent over the prior year. Operating income was a record $201 […]