The market for organic foods has looked unstoppable in recent years, with sales growing from $2.1 billion in 2003 to an estimated $5.2 billion in 2008 a 142% increase according to Mintel International Group's Organic Food Report, October 2008. And...
After reviewing more than 44,000 public comments collected in 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month issued a voluntary standard for a new naturally raised meat marketing claim. The new claim can be used on any meat products that have...
Knowledgeable employees trump even the most impressive variety of well-merchandised cheese, sources agree. Indeed, the more varieties of cheese offered, the more important it is to educate associates so they can interact confidently with customers...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, building on the success of its expanded roster of grilling and tailgate promotions in 2008, has scheduled a series of events that will span the entire year in 2009. In previous years, NCBA has focused it...
The newest ShopRite in Wilmington, Del., has more than its share of firsts. It is the first new store opened by the Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware since the Kennys acquired the company in 1995. But the 70,000-square-foot store also includes...
Three supermarket retailers have been named winners of the second annual national Retail Beef Backers Awards Program.
Weis Markets announced yesterday that John Grimes has joined the company as its new director of meat and seafood, and that Michelle Dorin has been promoted to director of pricing.
