Ruth Kinzey

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Always prepare for the worst
Aug 26, 2014
Twenty people are hospitalized in critical condition, necessitating a private label food recall. A lone gunman enters a grocery store, shooting his estranged wife. A special interest group post, which alleges miscond...
Cybercrime compromises more than data
Jul 02, 2014
Target, Hannaford, Schnucks and URM stores. Unfortunately, these retailers are victims of an all too common occurrence in the business world: cybercrime. Dealing with a data security breach is challenging. But, what...
Not Just Flu, but Norovirus Too
Not Just Flu, but Norovirus Too
Feb 01, 2013
Just when you thought you might be able to escape the flu epidemic this winter, here comes the norovirus. This nasty virus showed up in March 2012 in Australia. Caused by a common foodborne pathogen, norovirus...
Marketing the Flu Season
Marketing the Flu Season
Jan 17, 2013
Having been involved with the supermarket industry for some time, I remember the Avian flu scare. Astute grocers prepared for the possible pandemic. Industry organizations led discussions and provided resources. W...
Does Beauty Need More Dates?
Does Beauty Need More Dates?
Dec 11, 2012
Whether or not you buy beauty products from a grocery or convenience store on a routine or occasional basis, it’s likely you have purchased something. Ever wonder how long the item has been on the shelf? While...
Unilever Gets Green with Customers
Unilever Gets Green with Customers
Nov 16, 2012
Unlike the Field of Dreams principle, shoppers won’t support sustainability just because you do. And, Unilever appears to “get” that: To become a sustainable company it must partner with customers. This is obv...
It’s All about Taste
It’s All about Taste
Oct 05, 2012
When on vacation, the last thing I think about is eating healthy. It’s not until my return, when faced with the reality of a snug waist band on my pants, that I focus on better eating habits. However, on my last d...
Starting Them Young
Starting Them Young
Aug 02, 2012
In the last couple of months, Supermarket News has reported the Disney channel is ramping up standards for food advertising with the intention of promoting healthier foods. Other stories have mentioned retailers i...
An Old-Time Remedy With Modern Proof
An Old-Time Remedy With Modern Proof
May 21, 2012
Heading down the produce aisle, it’s common to see fresh ginger root. And while it is a spice frequently used in Indian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese cooking, recently released findings indicate modern science is ...
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