LITITZ, Pa. - Stauffers of Kissel Hill here said an Italian-themed promotion, complete with sampling, Italian music and prizes, led to a bump in sales on its second day.The weeklong promotion, which ended Jan. 31...
Tea is getting an image makeover, thanks in part to the fast-growing ready-to-drink segment.Dollar sales in food, drug and mass merchants, excluding Wal-Mart Stores, rose 13.3% from 2002 to 2004, nearly twice as fast...
HUNT VALLEY, Md. - More exotic flavors will curry favor with consumers this year, McCormick predicted in its annual Flavor Forecast.The leading spice company here, working with some of the country's top chefs, TV...
NORTHFIELD, Ill. - With prices of many Center Store items on the rise, it's a good time for retailers to promote their private label as a less-costly alternative to national brands, analysts said.Kraft Food here...
People are waking up to specialty coffee.Formerly just a caffeine-laden pick-me-up, it's now the fastest-growing segment of the category, and there are no signs of it slowing down."It's got a very dedicated consumer...
Move over, Hot Tamales. The candy aisle is getting new flavors like chili and tamarind as retailers try to appeal to Hispanics' sweet tooth.United Supermarkets in Lubbock, Texas, will add five Hispanic product lines...
South AfricaSouth Africa's climate is almost identical to Napa's, with mineral-rich soil that produces easy-to-drink wines. South Africa's wine business is dominated by large firms, which export around 20% of their...
HUTCHINSON, Kan. -- Echoing moves by many retailers around the country, Kroger-owned Dillons here has lowered the prices of "thousands" of Center Store staple items in many of its stores to compete with Wal-Mart...
WASHINGTON -- Allergy sufferers no longer need be afraid of food.As of Jan. 1, food and beverage products must state on their labels if they contain any of eight food allergens, as mandated by the Food and Drug...
Travel truly has become the spice of life among American consumers.That's good news for supermarkets' spice aisles, which can be a resource for home chefs looking to replicate the exotic dishes they have encountered...