NORFOLK, Va. -- A public stock offering is one option Farm Fresh here may consider in the future as it attempts to raise equity and pay down debt, Michael E. Julian, chairman and president, said last week.ncial officer of the chain.Alessi left...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association here has announced plans to eliminate two stand-alone educational programs from its annual convention, called Fresh World '95.United said many activities of the Retail Educational...
NAFPP Votes to Change NameNational Association of Fresh Produce Processors here has voted to change its name to the International Fresh Cut Produce Association.The name is intended to reflect the international flavor of the association, said Bob...
MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Jewel Food Stores here has been heavily promoting its fresh food departments through tie-ins with seasonal events.In a recent ad, it got its bakery, deli and floral departments together for graduation.The full-page color ad...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- In the highly competitive Atlanta market, Bruno's here is trying to make a name for itself through a new theme-oriented advertising campaign focusing on its fresh foods departments.It is also incorporating the slogan: "Bruno's...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association here is dropping its 41-year-old produce promotion program in favor of the Produce for Better Health Foundation's 5-a-Day program.The United program, called the Fresh Approach, is...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Canada Safeway this month is installing in-store soda dispensers that allow customers to bottle their own soda.The machines are being installed in six of Safeway's 250 stores in Canada, and are the first in Canadian...
NORWALK, Conn. -- Stew Leonard's here has opened specialty coffee bars at its two stores.The "Coffee Calfes," which were launched a few weeks ago, were put into the stores to take advantage of the current coffee craze, said William Hollis...