SN Specialty, Ethnic Archives
Mintel: Organic Growth to Slow
CHICAGO — Market growth rates for organic food and drink will decline as the economy struggles, according to research firm Mintel, which said the market for organic foods and beverages should reach $7.2 billion in 2008, an increase of over 140% from the $3 billion recorded during 2003. ...
Winn-Dixie Holds Hispanic Health Initiative
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores here was to hold a Hispanic health initiative at a Miami area store on Saturday, the Miami Herald reported. ...
Sam’s Club to Test Hispanic Format
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart’s Sam’s Club is planning to test a new warehouse store catering specifically to Hispanics and featuring products from Mexico, executives of the chain said at the company’s annual analyst meeting here yesterday....
Publix Extends Ad Campaign Targeting West Indian Consumers
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here has extended its Independence Day print and radio ad campaign in South Florida, in an effort to target shoppers from the Bahamas, Barbados, Haiti, Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago....
NASFT Names New Members to Council
NEW YORK — The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade here is expected to announce today that three new members have been named to its Buyers’ Circle Advisory Council. ...
Asia Major
Wal-Mart delivered a strong message about ethnic retailing when it launched its first-ever Asian American ad campaign three years ago. And the message...
Specialty Retailers, Products Honored
NEW YORK — Chelsea Market Baskets was named one of the most innovative specialty food retailers in the U.S. ...
Balducci's Celebrates South America
BETHESDA, Md. — From now through June 29, all Balducci’s stores in Maryland, Washington, Virginia, New York and Connecticut will run Taste of South America, a month-long celebration showcasing flavors and culinary trends from the continent. ...
Bodega Latina Switches to Unified
COMMERCE, Calif. — Bodega Latina here will switch suppliers on June 23, moving to Unified Grocers, Los Angeles, from the California division of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Brattleboro, Vt....
Cinco de Mayo Savings at Safeway
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by offering a $5 savings. ...
Acme Opens Environmentally Friendly Store
MALVERN, Pa. — Acme Markets here, a division of Supervalu, announced the opening tomorrow of what it called the “first environmentally friendly supermarket in the Philadelphia area.”...
FreshDirect Delivers Prepared Passover Meal Options
NEW YORK — Grocery delivery service FreshDirect here is celebrating Passover this year by offering a variety of kosher Passover options. ...
Wegmans Publishes Passover Guide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Pictures and travel notes from Wegmans Food Markets’ recent visit to Israel are featured in the chain’s 2008 Passover Celebration Guide....
