Giant Food recently received the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Business Philanthropy Award in the large business category. The award, which is a joint program of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore Business Journal, recognizes Maryland businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for Maryland residents through extraordinary philanthropic […]
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Giant Food, Safeway Workers Vote To Ratify Union Contracts
UFCW Local 400 members working at Giant and Safeway stores throughout the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area have voted to ratify new union contracts. A statement issued by Local 400 said, “We didn’t get everything we wanted, but both contracts include several key improvements over our previous collective bargaining agreements, including higher starting pay; more frequent wage progression increases; wage […]
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620-Plus Businesses Urge Congress Not To Repeal Financial Reforms
More than 620 businesses have signed a letter addressed to congressional leaders asking them to not overturn swipe fee reform. The letter notes that the financial reforms “are critical to U.S. businesses and our customers. The debit card fee and rule reforms prescribed in Section 1075 of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act have […]
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Millennials’ Impact On Foodservice Packaging Trends
The 2016 Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) reveals key industry shifts that focus on changes being driven by the generational influence of Millennials. “This year more than ever, it’s hard to deny the influence of the Millennial generation on the foodservice packaging industry,” said FPI President Lynn Dyer. “As such a large, influential […]
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Dean Foods, CROPP Partner To Grow Organic Valley Milk Brand
Dean Foods Co. and CROPP, an independent farmer cooperative, are partnering in a strategic joint venture to bring organic milk to retailers through Dean Foods’ processing plants and refrigerated direct store delivery distribution system. The 50-50 joint venture will serve as a strategic growth platform for both companies. Dean Foods will provide processing services and distribution […]
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2016 Maine Grocer Of The Year Honored, Other Award Winners Recognized
Food City and Save-A-Lot Stores located in Bridgton, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, Turner, Waterville and Wilton, Maine, is the 2016 Grocer of the Year, according to the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA). Stanley Sclar and son Zak have combined their real estate and grocery management expertise for more than 30 years to […]
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Four States Approve Minimum Wage Hikes, Four Cities Impose Soda Tax
On Election Day, voters in Arizona, Colorado and Maine approved measures that will phase in a $12 minimum wage rate by 2020. In Washington State, where the current minimum wage is $9.47 an hour, voters approved increasing the hourly rate to $13.50 by 2020. Prior to the election, each of the four states already had a […]
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Windsor Marketing Group Launches Veterans Hiring Initiative
Windsor Marketing Group (WMG) of Suffield, Connecticut, a producer of in-store marketing solutions, launched on Veterans Day a new hiring initiative called “Salute” with a goal of hiring at least a dozen military veterans over the next 12 months. WMG CEO Kevin Armata says there are many reasons for launching this program. “Veterans sacrifice some […]