Rates top 30 percent in 13 states, are highest in South, Midwest and among baby boomers After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every state except for one, Arkansas, in the past year, according to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America ‘s Future 2013,” a report from the Trust for […]
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Survey: Independents Significantly Improve Sales, Profits In 2012
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS have released the results of their joint 2013 Independent Grocers Financial Survey. Showing their resilience and business savvy, independent grocers capitalized on the improvements in the economy and posted an average net profit before taxes of 1.65 percent in fiscal year 2012, up from 1.12 percent in 2011. […]
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Garden Of Life, Marley Coffee Launch Raw Protein And Raw Meal Flavors
Coffee lovers and fitness enthusiasts are celebrating as Garden of Life launches fair trade, Marley Coffee flavors of its best-selling Raw Protein and Raw Meal. Garden of Life President Brian Ray said the partnership reflects the company’s initiative to support sustainable, organic local family farms while offering premium, innovative whole foods nutritional supplements to consumers. […]
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J&J Produce Makes Strides To Grow Company, Rebrand
After 30 years as J&J Produce, the company’s leadership team says it has been actively engaged in strategically positioning the Florida-based business for future growth. As a result, the company has hired Full Tilt Marketing to assist it with developing a new corporate image and logo. “The first step was engaging in a comprehensive customer […]
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Kroger Recognized For Top Supplier Diversity Program For Hispanics
The Kroger Co. today was named one of the nation’s 2013 “Best of the Best” by Hispanic Network Magazine for Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics. “We are honored to be included in Hispanic Network Magazine’s ‘Best of the Best’ list,” said Reuben Shaffer, Kroger’s chief diversity officer. “Kroger’s commitment is to identify, create and […]
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Execs: Transformative Technology Most Significant Factor For Industry Growth
Executives in the food and beverage industry expect continued growth in 2013 with revenue increases largely driven by product innovations and the ability to add new customers, according to the 2013 Food and Beverage Outlook Survey by KPMG LLP, a U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. At the same time, rapidly advancing technology is transforming […]
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Crunch Pak Offers Back-To-School Promotion
Crunch Pak, an industry leader in fresh sliced apples, is offering a back-to-school promotion via its electronic billboard in New York City’s Time Square. Beginning Sunday, the electronic billboard will carry a message asking consumers to “text the word APPLES to the number 65047” for a special offer. When consumers do, they will be sent a […]
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NFRA Names Penguin Award Winners For Best Frozen Food Month Promotions
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) awarded 21 Gold Penguins and three Amber Penguins in recognition of the best promotions for the 30th annual March Frozen Food Month. In addition, 35 companies were recognized with Silver Penguin awards. The Golden Penguin Award symbolizes excellence in merchandising and promotion in the frozen food industry. […]