MEAT INDUSTRY URGED TO CATCH UP ON ECR
SAN FRANCISCO -- When it comes to working with retailers and wholesalers to bring new efficiencies to the distribution process, the meat industry is far
ORGANIC GROWTH
ATLANTA -- Organic produce, long thought a lackluster category, is starting to shine in supermarket produce departments.Retailers say they don't expect
PRODUCE DEPARTMENTS ARE URGED TO ADAPT
NEWARK, Del. -- Despite considerable growth in supermarket produce departments in recent years, the industry must continue to change the way it does business
A WORKING RELATIONSHIP
After years of rivalry and conflict, the leaders of the two major national trade associations for the produce industry say the groups are finding common
IS TIME RIPE FOR 3-MONTH TOMATO?
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The battle is heating up to market a tomato with the longest possible shelf life. The Flavr Savr tomato, the first genetically altered
DEL MONTE'S CABAL IS WANTED FOR FRAUD
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's attorney general issued an arrest warrant earlier this month for Carlos Cabal Peniche, chairman of Del Monte Fresh Produce and
APPLE TURNOVER
ACTON, Mass. -- Apples, especially in high season, can practically sell themselves. So why go crazy trying to promote them?Joe Lettery, known in the industry
STORES EXPLORE FALL FOOD PROGRAMS
As the dog days of summer wind down, supermarket food service executives are making plans for their fall line-ups.Retailers contacted by SN said that,
ALTERED STAKES
DAVIS, Calif. -- It's been three months since the Flavr Savr tomato hit the market, stirring up a media frenzy and fueling the debate over the future