Supermarket News

Robert Vosburgh

Group Editor

Supermarket News

Email bob.vosburgh@penton.com

Articles by Robert Vosburgh

In 2011, the University of California at Berkeley co-sponsored a contest that invited entrants to develop a user-friendly alternative to the sterile-looking, numbers-heavy box known as the Nutrition Facts panel.

Whole Health News Roundup: Non-GMO Certification

Environmental advocates were successfully able to put the cap on bottled water sales for several years as part of their campaigns against plastic.

Traceback Times Two: Consumer Marketing a Growing Part of Product Traceback Programs

Traceback has been part of the modern food industry’s lexicon since the big recalls of the late 1990s.

Asian Aspirations: Modern Asian Supermarkets Aim for Younger Shoppers 1

Some segments of the ethnic supermarket channel are ready for prime time. Gone are the cracked linoleum floors, bewildering signs and outdated service cases.

Sweet on Savory: Savory Flavors Gain Fans in Snack Foods

Spinach chive tea, mushroom thyme scones, sage-infused snack bars: Expect to see packaged foods take on more of a savory profile in the coming months as the aromatic taste shows up in unique — even odd — places.

Yogurt Alley: N.Y. Surpasses Calif. as Top Yogurt-Making State

The gods are smiling on New York state, which last month took the title of “America’s Yogurt Capital” from California, after yet another Greek yogurt manufacturer opened up shop in the dairy-rich region of the state.

Video: IGA Retailers Find Success With Wellness

CHICAGO — A pair of IGA retailers said their stores have turned niche categories into mainstream success by listening to customers and taking swift action to answer their needs.

‘Facts Up Front’ Adds Online Component

WASHINGTON — A new interactive web-based site for consumers and nutrition professionals was unveiled today by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute.

Ancient Grains Become New Again With Nutritional Benefits

Americans find contemporary health appeal in grains and seeds that once supported ancient civilizations.

Photo Gallery: 8 Expo West Highlights

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The 33rd annual Natural Products Expo West topped both exhibitor and attendee records, drawing more than 63,000 industry members and nearly 2,500 exhibiting companies to the Anaheim Convention Center, March 7-10.

Gallery: Should Supermarkets Sell E-cigarettes?

E-cigarettes have been around for several years, but it was only recently that the public has taken notice. Can supermarkets that took a moral stand and banned tobacco sales profit from offering these tar-free options?

SN Whole Health: Spring 2013 Trends

Trending: Marketing to Generation X, healthy vending machines, losing weight but eating well, and popcorn sales are popping.

SN Whole Health: Spring 2013 News

This news package includes items about how gluten free benefits the diabetic community, beauty care use-by dates, omega-3s, nutrition labels and more.