Chipotle Mexican Grill, the chain famous for its big burritos, has taken a rare step in the world of fast-casual restaurants by adding a sustainable agriculture advisor to its roster. Bill Niman, founder of Niman Ranch, will fill the new role...

When the going gets tough, the tough buy bulk. Consumers bypass the boxes in Center Store in favor of exact amounts available at supermarket bulk-food displays. With a move toward what's healthy for you, we have seen our entire healthy snack...

When it comes to going green, Spartan Stores is looking at both the chicken and the egg. The wholesaler, which also operates 100 retail stores in Michigan, has started packaging its Spartan brand eggs in molded fiber cartons. These containers...

WHEN SEWARD CO-OP GROCERY AND DELI in Minneapolis made the decision to move to a larger location, it also decided to reposition its commitment to environmentally friendly facilities. Our board, staff, member-owners and the community were all...

THERE ARE MANY MOTIVES PACKED into a bar of chocolate. Some people find escape and indulgence; others get a mood-elevating taste of wellness, that's rich with antioxidants. For still others, purchasing chocolate satisfies their desire to help the...

The number of consumers who say they almost always or regularly buy green products remains at 36% — unchanged since 2008, when the number tripled from 12% the previous year, Mintel research shows.

Peapod by Stop & Shop will award more than two dozen weekly prizes of $100 worth of free groceries to commuters participating in the Earth Day Commuter Challenge, a program promoting green commuting for consumers who live and work in Connecticut...

Temple Grandin, known for her work with processors to ensure humane treatment of livestock, has developed a certification program with Niman Ranch that will evaluate sustainability practices as well as humane practices.