NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association here has filed a claim with the Federal Trade Commission, seeking an investigation of what it calls "unfair and deceptive advertising" by the consumer advocacy group...
CLEVELAND -- Retailers here rang in the holidays with an aggressive bid for the dollars shoppers were putting into entertaining.During a tour of operators in the Cleveland area, most retailers' dreams seemed filled...
CHICAGO -- IGA plans to expand a recently introduced line of private-label commodity produce, after the first items in the line met with a warm reception on the West Coast.The line is called IGA TableFresh. Its fourth...
HOUSTON -- Rice Food Markets here introduced HoneyBaked Ham Co. products last month, marking the first time a Texas supermarket has carried the gourmet company's products.Rice is carrying HoneyBaked Ham Co. products...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association here has planned some changes to its annual convention, to be held Feb. 24 to 26 in New Orleans, that the association says will make the event easier...
NEWARK, Del. -- In a search for increased funds, the Produce for Better Health Foundation will consider relaxing the criteria for produce items that can be promoted under the 5-a-Day umbrella.The foundation is...
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The California Avocado Commission here has restructured its merchandising focus for the 1995-96 season, by turning its ad incentives over to product handlers, and working to convince retailers to...
Thanksgiving and Christmas mark the kickoff of the fresh citrus deal, and this year supermarkets are eyeing gift promotions as a good way to wrap up big sales.Retail produce executives were still putting the finishing...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Ingles Markets here has opened a produce warehouse facility that will allow the chain to buy and distribute fresh fruits and vegetables directly for the first time.Ingles' continued expansion...
NEWARK, Del. -- The Floral Marketing Association here plans to split with the owner of the Super Floral Show following the FMA Convention and Super Floral Show in 1997.The board of FMA, a division of the Produce...