Ethnic and Specialty Archive
CULTURAL REVELATION
The U.S. minority population reached 100.7 million this year, up from 98.3 million in 2006, according to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau. That means...
Diversified Names Kosherfest 2007 Best New Product Winners
PORTLAND, Maine — Mikee Shiitaki Teriyaki was awarded the titles of Best in Show and Best New Savory Condiment, Spice, Sauce, Oil, Vinegar or Dressing at the Kosherfest 2007 New Products Competition....
MEDITERRANEAN AISLES
Grocers are appealing to the hearts of shoppers with romantic fare sourced from the indulgent Mediterranean region. The heart-healthy culinary traditions...
Nash Finch Expanding Avanza Banner
MINNEAPOLIS — Nash Finch is bringing its Avanza banner to a location in Omaha, Neb., late this year, the company said....
General Mills Targets Hispanics via Holidays
MINNEAPOLIS — More than 10% of U.S. Hispanics are unfamiliar with American holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, according to a survey commissioned by General Mills and conducted by Synovate Market Research....
Balducci’s Hosts Taste of the Mediterranean
BETHESDA, Md. — Balducci’s will host a Greek food festival from Sept. 29 through Oct. 21 in all stores....
Filing Shows Judge Sees Broad Market for Organics
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission failed to prove that a separate market exists for “premium natural and organic supermarkets” in its antitrust case against the acquisition of Wild Oats by Whole Foods, according to the public version of the judge’s opinion in the denying a preliminary injunction. ...
Winn-Dixie’s Private-Label Kosher Selection Exceeds 1,000
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie’s private-label milk, orange juices, teas, Chek soda, Thrifty Maid beverages, Premium fruit drinks and Prestige ice cream flavors have joined nearly 1,000 other Winn-Dixie brand items that bear the kosher label....
Hispanic Foods and Beverages Projected to Flourish
NEW YORK — Sales of Hispanic food and beverages will grow from almost $5.7 billion in 2006 to nearly $8.4 billion in 2011, according to market research firm Packaged Facts. ...
ROSES ARE GREEN
Sustainable, organic and Fair Trade floral options are growing like weeds, according to industry experts, and with consumers becoming increasingly concerned...
