CGF Adopts Health and Wellness Resolutions

Jun 15, 2011

The Consumer Goods Forum, formerly CIES, has...

Jun 14, 2011

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration today announced stricter testing procedures for sunscreen manufacturers making claims about performance and reducing the risk of skin cancer and skin aging.

Jungle Jim's to Host Wellness Weekend

Jun 13, 2011

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Jungle Jim’s International Market will host its inaugural Weekend of Wellness, Aug. 6-7.

FISHING FOR ANSWERS

Jun 13, 2011

Seafood sales often depend on smart associates who can help educate shoppers with cooking advice and their knowledge of the latest category news

Weis Markets Leverages Regional EPA Program

Jun 13, 2011

SUNBURY, Pa. Weis Markets here is pursuing two new environmental initiatives under the auspices of a regional Environmental Protection Agency umbrella program. Weis plans to participate in the EPA's SmartWay and WasteWise programs under the...

Shop 'n Save Launches Nutrition Labels

Jun 07, 2011

PITTSBURGH — Shop 'n Save here said it has launched a new shelf-label nutrition program called "Healthy Elements" at its 70-plus stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.

Safeway Considers New Salmon Source

Jun 06, 2011

...

Nutrition at the Shelf Edge

Jun 06, 2011

Over the past several years, two parallel trends have been reshaping the supermarket industry. One is the declining health of the nation, evidenced by growing rates of obesity among both children and adults, as well as almost epidemic levels of...

MyPlate Campaign Debuts

Jun 06, 2011

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week unveiled a new icon to encourage healthful eating, dubbed that was applauded by some industry groups for its clarity. The five-color icon features a dinner plate divided into four...

Harmons Gets Kids Cooking

Jun 06, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY — On June 13 kids will take over the kitchen at Harmons' cooking school here to make whole wheat pizza topped with home-made sauce, chicken and roasted veggies with a salad and gelato with berries for dessert. This will be the...