by Peter J. Larkin/president and CEO, NGA Special to The Shelby Report The Tobacco Control Act, signed into law by President Obama in June of 2009, gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explicit power to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and sale of tobacco products. Since then, the retail industry has been subjected to new […]
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Almond Breeze Introduces Single-Serve Packs
There’s a new addition to the grab ‘n’ go cooler—Almond Breeze Almondmilk, now available in 11-oz. single-serve aseptic packs with a convenient, resealable screw-top closure. There are three available flavors, Original, Original Unsweetened and Vanilla Unsweetened. Made from real almonds, Almond Breeze Almondmilk is free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, saturated […]
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Ezekiel Bread Rolls Out Sprouted Flax Variety
Food for Life’s Ezekiel 4:9 bread is now available with sprouted flax. Like all Food for Life products, Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flax Bread is 100 percent flourless and free of conditioners, additives, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. It also is made with filtered water and no added fat and is low-glycemic, diabetic-friendly, pH-balanced and kosher-certified. […]
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Grapple Brand Apples Arriving In Stores
Consumers now can find in grocery stores a twist on the traditional apple that offers a unique experience: Grapple Brand Apples are the only apple on the market that crunches like an apple, and tastes like a grape, according to a company news release. “We started getting calls months ago with people asking when and […]
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Supervalu Selling Midwest Distribution Center To Meijer
Supervalu Inc. is selling its 580,000-s.f. distribution center in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., to Meijer Inc. Meijer will open its first Wisconsin store in 2014: a 192,000-s.f. at Highway 100 and Loomis Road in Franklin. It also has received approval for three more in the state. It plans to open a 191,000-s.f. store on Port Washington […]
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PMA Fresh Summit: Biopesticides Present A Natural Solution For Growers
Biopesticides are pesticides that come from a natural source, or are derived from microorganisms, plant extracts or fermentation processes or some other natural means of production. Bill Stoneman, executive director of the Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA), spoke with The Shelby Report during the PMA Fresh Summit & Expo in Anaheim, Calif., about his group’s goal. […]
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Bayer Crop Science Adds AgraQuest For Entrée Into Sustainable Seed
On the expo floor during the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit and Expo in Anaheim, Calif., Sarah Reiter talked with The Shelby Report about the deal that brought together the company she formerly worked for, AgraQuest, and Bayer Crop Science in August 2012. Reiter, who is director of global product management-biologics, said that for […]
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Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt Rolls Out New Citrus Flavors
The Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt has introduced two new flavors to its 24-oz. family-sized yogurt lineup: Honey Orange and Honey Lemon. Bright, tangy citrus coupled with sweetness from honey form the perfect complement to rich, creamy yogurt, according to a company news release. “We are excited about the addition of two new citrus flavored items […]