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Holiday BloomsFlowers can cheer people up, and they might just do that in these tough economic times. That's what retailers are banking on this holiday season, but... |
Food For All: Philabundance Keeps It Fresh
The largest food bank in its region, Philabundance recognizes the importance of delivering fresh produce to underserved communities. This...
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Premium Content from Supermarket News MagazineHoliday BloomsFlowers can cheer people up, and they might just do that in these tough economic times. That's what retailers are banking on this holiday season, but... Detroit Food Retailers Commit to Safety, QualityA spate of bad press has led this city's independent grocers to join forces in a new initiative to promote themselves. Twenty-five stores and... Food For All: Philabundance Keeps It FreshThe largest food bank in its region, Philabundance recognizes the importance of delivering fresh produce to underserved communities. This... PBH Transitions to Fruits & Veggies — More MattersWILMINGTON, Del. — Produce for Better Health Foundation has completed the transition to Fruits & Veggies — More Matters from its original 5 A Day logo.... Safeway Orders Fresh Food Sanitizing SystemPLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here last week completed an order to install the Sterilox Food Safety System companywide by the end of 2009, according to PuriCore, Malvern, Pa., provider of the system.... Marsh Goes 100% Organic in Apple, Pear CategoriesINDIANAPOLIS — Marsh Supermarkets announced yesterday that it has shifted its entire bulk apple and pear categories to organic varieties certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ... United Fresh Launches ‘Fresh Facts on Retail’WASHINGTON — The United Fresh Produce Association yesterday launched “Fresh Facts on Retail,” a quarterly research report offering industry members benchmarks and information on retail sales trends for the top 10 fruit and vegetable commodities and value added items, as well as notes on emerging market opportunities, such as prepared foods and organic produce.... Electronic Traceability Plan Endorsed by 34 Produce LeadersNEW YORK — Thirty-four companies from throughout the produce supply chain yesterday endorsed a new plan to implement a common standard for produce traceability by the end of 2012. ... Loblaw Promoting Local Produce HarvestTORONTO — In an effort to offer more local items to shoppers, Loblaw here said it is offering between 150 and 180 Canadian produce items at its stores until Sept. 12.... |
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