NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- The Barred Rock Fund -- a non-profit venture fund established by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's ice cream fame -- recently acquired Sun & Earth, a line of natural, non-toxic cleaning products based here...
While the mass channel continues to take its toll on detergent sales in supermarkets, retailers in the Center Store remain game in the face of opposition. Grocery merchandisers are focusing on competitive pricing in...
SAN DIEGO -- Quality Assurance International here recently announced the launch of a new program -- the Certified Source for Bottled Water Products -- designed to ensure the authenticity of sourcing claims made on...
NEW YORK -- Approximately 85% of shoppers go into a store with no definite idea of what they intend to purchase, according to Andrew Andoniadis, president of Andoniadis Retail Services, a Portland, Ore.- based retail...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives here recently passed a bill that would allow "no child slave labor" labels on food containing cocoa or chocolate.The bill -- currently pending Senate review -- is a...
The demand for quality gourmet fare continues to grow, and cookies and crackers are no exception. Consumers continue to indulge in the sweet opulence of shortbread and biscotti, while looking for a water cracker of...
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Functional foods are witnessing impressive growth as consumers increasingly view food with an eye toward proactive health, of particular relevance in the ready-to-drink beverage category...
Several factors have contributed to relatively flat soft-drink sales for the past couple of years. However, supermarket insiders are hopeful that additional promotional dollars from the manufacturing side and a...
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration here recently sent letters of warning to Hansen Beverage Co., U.S. Mills and Fresh Samantha -- a unit of Odwalla -- regarding the manufacturers' use of gingko biloba...
The paper goods category continues to grow, led by multipacks in the toilet tissue and paper towel segment, and a steady demand for the economical convenience of disposable dining ware.According to statistics from...
