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  • Oct. 23, 2012
    Article

    Food Safety Concerns Remain Constant

    CHICAGO — Concern over the safety of our country’s food supply has remained constant even with frequent recalls and other food safety issues this year, according to the NPD Group....More
  • Oct. 23, 2012
    Article

    Lots of Citrus: New Varieties Spur Sales

    New varieties, better imports, resilient growers, creative marketing and consumers eating healthier all foretell good sales ahead....More
  • Oct. 15, 2012
    blog

    Tell Us What You Think: Prop 37 1

    If California voters approve Prop 37, the ballot initiative to require labels on genetically modified foods, how will it impact retailers, suppliers and food prices?...More
  • Oct. 9, 2012
    Article

    Supplier Leadership Award 2012 Winner for Product Innovation: Kraft Foods

    Kraft's creation of the liquid water enhancer category and a healthier-for-you cookie caught the attention of consumers, as well as SN, which awarded Kraft its Supplier Leadership Award for Product Innovation....More
  • Oct. 8, 2012
    Article

    Hispanics Perceive Healthy Foods as Less Tasty

    CHICAGO — Less-acculturated Hispanics define nutrition in terms of quality and quantity and think of healthy foods as less tasty, according to research from the NPD Group....More
  • Oct. 1, 2012
    Article

    Infographic: Organic Milk Gains Share

    Organic milk is gaining share as a percentage of total milk volume across a number of retail channels, including supermarkets, according to a report from MilkPEP based on research from Prime Consulting Group....More
  • Oct. 1, 2012
    Article

    Pack It Up: Study Shows Consumer Preferences for Packaged Produce   3

    When it comes to buying produce in packages rather than bulk, for many consumers the decision is about convenience and food safety — it’s easier to pick up a pre-selected portion in a bag or plastic container than to sift through a mountain of apples, for example, and the outer wrapping usually means fewer hands have touched the product....More
  • Sep. 28, 2012
    Article

    Survey: Consumers Value Quality Over Low Prices 1

    AUSTIN, Texas — Americans, while seeking value when they’re grocery shopping, are not about to trade quality for lower prices, a just-released survey shows....More
  • Sep. 27, 2012
    Article

    Study: Customers Prefer Brick & Mortar Pharmacy

    WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Satisfaction among Americans using mail-order pharmacies to fill their prescriptions continues to decline, falling significantly below satisfaction with brick-and-mortar pharmacies, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Pharmacy Study....More
  • Sep. 25, 2012
    Article

    Analysts Ponder: Is Kroger All It Can Be?  

    Kroger Co. is likely to continue seeking to build volume at a slow and steady pace, while Safeway is counting on Just For U to give it a sustainable boost, according to participants in SN’s 17th annual Analysts Roundtable here....More
  • Sep. 24, 2012
    Article

    Whole Foods’ Stock Hits New High

    NEW YORK — Shares of Whole Foods Market reached a 52-week high Monday, closing at just over $100, despite a pullback in the markets overall....More
  • Sep. 24, 2012
    Article

    Infographic: Retailer Outlook Improves Slightly

    Retailers appear to be becoming a bit more optimistic about sales and consumer spending although overall they remain cautious, a recent survey shows....More
  • Sep. 24, 2012
    Article

    Organic Milk Sales Surged in 2011

    Organic milk remains a small segment of milk purchases — only 3.8% of total milk volume — but the category continues to gain momentum....More
  • Sep. 24, 2012
    blog

    From Wal-Mart to Walgreens, Avoiding the Dangerous 'T' in Shopper Marketing

    T” is the temptation to grab short-term sales lifts over deeper approaches....More
  • Sep. 22, 2012
    blog

    Supermarkets’ Future at Mercy of Millennials 3

    This generation could jumpstart food retailing if it ends its delay in forming households....More
  • Sep. 19, 2012
    Article

    NOAA: Seafood Consumption Fell in 2011

    WASHINGTON — The typical person only ate 15 pounds of seafood products last year, .8 pounds less than in 2010, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Commission....More
  • Sep. 19, 2012
    Article

    Schnucks Lets Shoppers Decide Fate of Coupons

    ST. LOUIS — Shoppers overwhelmingly want Schnuck Markets to keep offering meal-deal coupons offered each Friday on Facebook....More
  • Sep. 18, 2012
    Article

    Infographic: Household Incomes Decline, Poverty Rates Flat

    The median household income fell slightly in 2011, continuing a trend that began with the Great Recession of 2008, although poverty rates remained about flat from a year ago, according to a report last week from the U.S. Department of Commerce....More
  • Sep. 17, 2012
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    Sept. 17, 2012: Household Incomes Decline, Poverty Rates Flat

    The median household income fell slightly in 2011, continuing a trend that began with the Great Recession of 2008, although poverty rates remained about flat from a year ago, according to a report last week from the U.S. Department of Commerce....More
  • Sep. 17, 2012
    Article

    Bleak Expectations: Financial Pressures Worry Supermarket Analysts   2

    The sluggish economy and other factors will continue to challenge many traditional supermarkets, according to participants in the 2012 SN Analysts Roundtable....More
  • Sep. 11, 2012
    blog

    Will Millennials Really Change the Game? 1

    If the Millennial generation really wants to make a positive impact on society, becoming the “healthful generation” is a great place to start....More
  • Sep. 10, 2012
    Article

    Baby Boomers: Riding the Wave of Diversity

    This edition of Times & Trends provides insight into current and emerging trends within the baby boomer marketplace that will enable manufacturers and retailers to develop and execute strategies that align with overall corporate goals while simultaneously addressing the rapidly changing needs of the country’s largest and most influential consumer group ever....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
    Datasheet

    Aug. 27, 2012: How Consumers Choose Healthful Foods

    Consumers are more likely to look for positive nutritional benefits such high fiber content or whole grains than they are to seek out products with “reduced” negative attributes, such as sugar or carbs....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
    video

    GMA 2012: Interview With Esmee Williams

    Esmee Williams, vice president of brand marketing, Allrecipes.com, discusses how brands are keeping up with consumers who have quickly adopted smartphone technology to assist with meal planning and grocery shopping. “A lot of brands are really jumping on board to try and create some really great experiences for their target consumers,” she tells SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
    video

    GMA 2012: Interview With Thom Blischok

    Thomas Blischok, chief retail strategist and senior executive advisor, Booz and Co., says the value-seeking shopper is the most important shift in shopper behavior going forward....More
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