Walmart has announced the final winners of its Get on the Shelf contest, HumanKind Water, PlateTopper and SnapIt Eyeglass Repair Kit. More than 4,000 inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses from across the country entered the contest with video submissions for products ranging from household wares and children’s toys to organic food and green items. More […]
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Sarasin: Don’t Overlook the Magnitude of Current Trends
by Terrie Ellerbee associate editor Just as it takes two separate eyes looking at an object from their distinct angles to achieve perspective and a sense of depth, the U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends and FMI Speaks: The State of the Food Retail Industry reports each have individual focuses, but put together they create a […]
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FMI Establishes Industry Toolkit on Seafood Sourcing
At the FMI2012 Sustainability Solutions Center, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its first Sustainable Seafood Toolkit, a free resource providing food retail answers to the integration and implementation of seafood sustainability procurement policies and procedures. “Selling fresh seafood in grocery stores certainly isn’t a new concept, with more than 92 percent of retailers offering […]
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Jurgens: FMI 2012 ‘Phenomenal’
Ric Jurgens, CEO of Iowa-based Hy-Vee until he retires June 1, spoke to The Shelby Report’s Geoff Welch at FMI 2012 The Food Retail Show on May 2. Jurgens, who is past chair of the FMI board of directors, said response to the show has been phenomenal. “As a board member, I’m extremely proud of […]
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Arbor Mist Launches Frozen Wine Cocktails
America’s No. 1 wine with fruit brand, Arbor Mist®, ushers in spring with the announcement of a new and innovative way to enjoy its great-tasting wines: frozen. Known for its crisp and refreshing wines with natural fruit flavors, Arbor Mist is introducing three easy to enjoy frozen wine cocktails in single-serve 10-oz. pouches—Blackberry Merlot, White […]
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Inaugural FMI Foundation Gala Raises $685,000
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation hosted its inaugural Industry Leadership Dinner on April 30, raising $685,000 through the support of its food retailer members, suppliers and esteemed industry partners, and embarked on a program to enhance its scope to encompass wellness programs. “FMI Foundation’s renewed energy in pivotal industry areas, such as food safety, […]
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Value, Technology, New Formats Shaping Grocery Industry
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) previewed the findings of its 2012 U.S. Grocery Shopper trends research on May 1 in a presentation by FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin, addressing participants at FMI2012, the Food Retail Show in Dallas. Seeking to help retailers shape their strategies for future growth, Sarasin identified and examined the implications […]
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Study: Berries May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline In Older Women
Eating more sweet berries can keep our brains healthier, according to a new study published in the Annals of Neurology, a journal of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society. This news comes at a time when U.S. Census data shows the elderly population increasing faster than the total U.S. population. The study, conducted […]