Much-needed medical supplies and equipment are on the way to a Guatemala hospital, thanks to a partnership involving Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc., Chiquita Brands International Inc. and Carolinas HealthCare System. The Charlotte Business Journal reports that Carolinas HealthCare’s International Medical Outreach program—a partnership with the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte—has refurbished and repaired nearly 13,000 pounds […]
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South Dakota Grocer Bob Buche Sr. Passes Away At 92
Robert “Bob” Francis Buche died March 22 at his home. He was 92 years old. He was born in Lake Andes, S.D. He attended Creighton University and the University of South Dakota. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was a pilot during World War II. He was the son of Gus Francis […]
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Bumble Bee, Chef Colondres Promote Healthy Living
Bumble Bee Foods, a leading seafood brand, has partnered with Hispanic celebrity Chef Doreen Colondres at the 2013 Hispanicize Conference in Miami, Fla., that runs through April 13. Colondres will help Bumble Bee connect with the growing U.S. Hispanic market and extend Bumble Bee’s successful “BeeWell for Life” brand philosophy, a news release says. Colondres […]
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WGA’s Grocers In The Capitol Day Includes Obamacare Discussion
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) and some of its members were in Madison on Wednesday for the 2013 Grocers in the Capitol Day event. Dan Schwartzer, deputy commissioner of insurance for the state, discussed Obamacare and what employers, including grocers, need to do to prepare for 2014. WGA members asked dozens of questions and lined […]
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Industry Applauds Renewable Fuel Standard Reform
An array of agriculture, business, environment, hunger, taxpayer and public interest groups hailed U.S. Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) for introducing the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act. Their response to Wednesday’s press conference held at the House Triangle, reiterated the devastating impact the Renewable Fuel Standard […]
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Industry Veteran Joins Go Think! Management Team
Go Think!, a retail marketing, customer loyalty and digital technology firm, has added Dan Sanders to its management team. Sanders will serve as managing director for business development, focusing on both business development and marketing consulting. A seasoned executive in the supermarket industry, Sanders most recently served as a Supervalu division president. During his tenure […]
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Jamie Oliver Food Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Food Revolution Day
Celebrity chef and food activist Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day will happen May 17 in kitchens, homes and communities around the world, sparking conversations about real food. It is a day to inspire people to share their food and cooking knowledge and resources to help others take steps toward healthier lifestyles. The Jamie Oliver Food […]
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Houston’s FuelQuest Helps Retailers Buy Fuel At The Right Price
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor FuelQuest helps retailers of all sizes that sell fuel “buy it at the right time, at the right place and make sure it shows up on time,” says David Zahn, VP of marketing for the Houston-based supply chain management company. That’s the short version, but FuelQuest helps retailers with a tall […]