The Organic Trade Association (OTA), in collaboration with the GRO Organic Core Committee, formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin steps to conduct a research and promotion check-off program for the organic industry. The OTA action reflects three years of dialogue with the organic sector and comes 25 years after Congress authorized […]
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New Wegmans To Anchor Brooklyn, N.Y., Development, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief The Navy Yard Development Corp. in Brooklyn, New York, has disclosed redevelopment plans for Admirals Row that will bring a long-anticipated supermarket, new manufacturing space and a new community facility to the site. Wegmans Food Markets will anchor the $140 million redevelopment of Admirals Row and initially will hire 450 people, […]
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Lay’s Allows Shoppers To Create Customized Chip Bags, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief Lay’s is launching a program in which people can create custom chip bags by uploading a personal picture and phrase depicting their “favorite summer moment.” Lay’s will use the digital design to create real bags and ship them directly to the consumer, set to arrive near the Fourth of July […]
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Former Trader Joe’s President To Speak At Summer Fancy Food Show, And More…
New Channels News In Brief Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s and CEO of Conscious Capitalism Inc., will speak about his latest venture, Daily Table, at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Daily Table is a retail venture designed to provide healthy, ready-to-eat meals at fast-food prices, fresh produce and other items to people dealing […]
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Snyder Of Berlin Highlights Hometown With New Sizes, Packaging And Flavors
Snyder of Berlin, a leading snack company that produces chips, cheese snacks, popcorn and more, is debuting a full line of new and revitalized hometown packaging in an array of new sizes for its potato chip line. Just in time for summer, including Memorial Day, Fourth of of July and Labor Day, Snyder of Berlin products […]
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NACS: Rise In Gas Prices Causes Consumer Optimism To Wane
Nearly nine in 10 consumers (85 percent) say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy, according to survey results released this week by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Gas prices have risen roughly 50 cents per gallon since February. On average, consumers say they will reduce how much they drive if gas […]
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Mars Endorses Limitation On Added Sugars; Supports Federal Labeling
Mars Inc. is supporting two recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier, more balanced diets. The company has endorsed a recommendation by the world’s leading health authorities—including the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and the U.K. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition—that people should […]
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US Foods Could Walk Away From Sysco Merger With Further Court Injunctions
A US Foods executive told a federal court judge in a hearing earlier this week that US Foods could walk away from its merger with Sysco if a judge further delays the deal with a court injunction. David Schreibman, VP of strategy at US Foods, said the company isn’t willing to endure additional lengthy periods […]