Julie Gallagher

Julie
Gallagher
Center Store Editor
Supermarket News
Articles by Julie Gallagher
Nielsen: CPG Success Hinges on Hispanics
NEW YORK — Members of the burgeoning Hispanic segment are accelerating growth in tea, spirits/wine and coffee while putting the brakes on underperforming beverages like bottled water and milk.
What the Vet Ordered: Pet Prescriptions
New legislation could make pet prescriptions even more profitable to retail pharmacies.
Hy-Vee Communities to Become Blue Zones
DES MOINES, Iowa —Four Hy-Vee communities have been chosen as the first Blue Zones Project demonstration sites under the Healthiest State Initiative. They are Cedar Falls, Mason City, Spencer and Waterloo, Iowa.
Pampers Cruisers/Swaddlers Tops New Pacesetters
CHICAGO — Pampers Cruisers/Swaddlers with Dry Max brought in the most revenue of any new product in 2011 with $296 million in year-one sales, according to SymphonyIRI Group, placing it within the top five new product introductions of the past 15 years.
Ahold Banners Tag Gluten-Free Foods
CARLISLE, Pa. — Ahold USA banners Stop & Shop, Giant and Martin's are highlighting their integrated mix of gluten-free foods with about 3,000 new shelf tags that say “gluten free.”
Pampers Cruisers Lead New Product Pacesetters
CHICAGO — Pampers Cruisers/Swaddlers with Dry Max brought in the most revenue of any new product in 2011 with $296 million in year-one sales across food, drug and mass channels, excluding Wal-Mart, according to SymphonyIRI Group, making it one of the top five new product introductions of all time.
Wegmans Uses 40% Recycled Plastic Bags 2
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After a successful pilot here, Wegmans is rolling out plastic bags made of 40% post-consumer recycled plastic chainwide. The retailer believes the recycled content is among the highest in the industry.
Private Brands Summit to Draw Wider Audience
DALLAS — The Food Marketing Institute will encourage retailers to think like shoppers at its 2012 Private Brands Summit, co-located with FMI2012: The Food Retail Show.
These Chocolates Are Something Special
Chocolatiers are pushing the envelope with unexpected ingredients that juxtapose salty and spicy with sweet.
Central Market Adds Bulk Foods
DALLAS — A bulk food section with specially crafted granola, salty snacks and chocolate covered treats has been added to Central Market’s Preston Royal location here.
Gluten-Free Nonfood Designations Growing
DAYTON, Ohio — Gluten-free designations are cropping up on ingestible nonfoods as well as cosmetics, lotions and other products absorbed by the skin.
More Nonfoods Labeled 'Gluten-Free'
Gluten-free designations are cropping up on nonfood items such as vitamins, creams, lotions and other products absorbed by the skin.
Wegmans Combines Mac & Cheese, Ravioli 1
Pasta-filled pasta is the latest food innovation sold under Wegmans' Food You Feel Good About private label line.
Breaking Bread: Gains in Whole Grains
Innovations in the bread aisle make it easier for Americans to consume whole grains.
Bocelli Prosecco Makes Music at Central Market
HOUSTON — H.E. Butt Grocery’s Central Market is promoting a new, exclusive wine: Bocelli Prosecco for $12.95 (regularly $14.95) through Tuesday.

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