September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility effort in America. The We Card program is entering its 18th year with a call to action for retailers—requesting stronger restriction of tobacco products to minors. The program, recognized by its ubiquitous yellow and red signage that warns “Under […]
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Kroger Reports Record 2Q Results
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $0.60 per diluted share and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 3.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The company marked its 39th consecutive quarter of positive identical supermarket sales. “Kroger’s strong second quarter results have us on target to deliver the earnings per […]
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New Raspberry 5-Hour Energy Will Support Breast Cancer Support Group
Living Essentials LLC says it continues to support breast cancer causes with the introduction of a new, limited-edition, specially marked raspberry flavor of 5-hour Energy. Through Dec. 31, Living Essentials will donate 5 cents from the sale of every bottle of specially-marked raspberry flavored 5-hour Energy to Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), a national nonprofit […]
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AMI Foundation Debuts New Video On Proper Thermometer Use
Using a thermometer to ensure meat and poultry products are cooked to a proper internal temperature is one of the most important food safety steps people can take, yet research by the International Food Information Council Foundation shows that only 36 percent of Americans make this a regular habit. With that in mind, the American […]
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NJFC President Honored As N.J. Weights And Measures Person Of The Year
The New Jersey Weights and Measures Association Inc. recognized Linda M. Doherty, president and CEO of the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC), as Person of the Year at the 103rd Annual Conference earlier this month in Atlantic City. Each year, the membership of the New Jersey Weights and Measures Association selects a person who has […]
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Albertson’s LLC To Acquire United Supermarkets
Albertson’s LLC announced late Monday afternoon that it intends to acquire United Supermarkets LLC (The United Family), based in Lubbock, Texas. United operates 50 retail stores under three banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. Additionally, its United Express brand has seven convenience stores and 26 fuel centers. United operates two divisions: RC Taylor, which distributes tobacco, […]
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Chiquita Tropicals Fruit Juice Line Makes Debut
Mojo Organics Inc. is introducing Chiquita Tropicals, a line that has launched its first four 100% fruit juice products made from tropical fruits: Banana Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple and Passion Fruit. They have the same great taste as the tropical fruits they come from, according to Mojo. “We are very pleased to introduce Chiquita Tropicals. This […]
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Sophie Mae Peanut Brittle Hits Shelves With New Look, Taste
The classic Sophie Mae Peanut Brittle brand is back. The generational favorite is returning with a new recipe and revamped packaging and product format from Atkinson Candy Co. Lufkin, Texas-based Atkinson reformulated the Sophie Mae recipe to include more peanuts and less corn syrup than competitive products, while also cutting out trans fats, gluten, additives […]