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by Jeff Wells Feb. 21, 2012

A Shot of Scrutiny for Energy Drinks

It seems the “energy” theme has become a double-edged sword for the food and beverage industry. On the one hand, there’s the enormous growth....More
by Wendy Naughton Feb. 21, 2012

The Quest for Wellness Continues

What exactly is “wellness?” I have to say I am confused as a shopper....More
by Robert Vosburgh Feb. 16, 2012

Organic Goes Global

The world of certified organic products just got a lot bigger. In a ceremony being described as “historic” in food industry circles,....More
by Jeff Wells Feb. 16, 2012

Controlling Portion Control

In an industry where more food sold means more money, what value could portion control possibly hold?....More
by Judith Dodd Feb. 12, 2012

Foods for the February Themes

February is a banner month to put nutrition front and center. And at the top of many lists for this month is the fact that February is Heart Month....More
by Robert Vosburgh Feb. 10, 2012

Retailers Compost Waste and More

Supermarkets have every reason to love the sustainability movement. The direct benefit is, of course, cost savings. From skylights to LED lighting....More
by Jeff Wells Feb. 7, 2012

Wal-Mart Goes for Great

One year ago Wal-Mart announced its grand plan to offer healthier and more affordable food in its stores. Today, the company took a significant step....More
by Ruth Kinzey Feb. 6, 2012

The Vitamin D Dilemma

It seems as if we hear more and more these days about vitamin D deficiency in women in the U.S. Turns out, it’s a problem worldwide....More
by Robert Vosburgh Feb. 3, 2012

The K-Cup Craze

Wal-Mart announced that it will soon introduce a single-cup brewing system exclusive to its shelves....More
by Jeff Wells Feb. 2, 2012

Raising the Bar on Cocoa Sourcing

These days it seems the bigger a company is, the more shoppers want to know what’s going on behind the scenes....More
by Robert Vosburgh Jan. 31, 2012

The Dietitian and the Customer

This is a story with a happy ending. It even has a moral for any supermarket retailer who still might be hesitant to employ registered dietitians....More
by Jeff Wells Jan. 31, 2012

Q&A: Stockbox Grocers

Nimble startups like Stockbox Grocers in Seattle are worth watching for the unique ideas they bring to underserved neighborhoods. Chief among them:....More
by Robert Vosburgh Jan. 27, 2012

Chicken Nugget Junkie

Stacey Irvine's constant diet of chicken nuggets, fries and chips raised the levels of sodium and fat in her system to dangerous levels....More
by Jeff Wells Jan. 26, 2012

Non-GMO Shoppers Say: Just Label It

The “Just Label It” campaign aims to do no less than convince the Food and Drug Administration to label GMOs....More
by Robert Vosburgh Jan. 24, 2012

Health Clubs Done the Sam’s Way

Wal-Mart-owned Sam’s Club continues revamping and customizing its HBC sections, as well as growing an outreach program managed by Sam’s pharmacies....More
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Robert Vosburgh

Robert Vosburgh is group editor of Supermarket News (SN), the food industry's leading newsweekly, where he coordinates coverage of fresh foods, grocery and beverage. He is also editor of SN Whole...

Jeff Wells

Jeff Wells is a reporter with Supermarket News, covering health and wellness issues for the magazine's quarterly Whole Health supplement. Jeff previously worked for consumer magazines and has...
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