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Feb. 28, 2013

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What Makes Greek Yogurt “Greek”? 1

It's only a matter of time before label claims need to be substantiated by an official standard of identity outlining just what Greek yogurt is....More
Feb. 25, 2013

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HFAC Honors Retailers for Commitment to Certified Humane Products

HERNDON, Va. – Humane Farm Animal Care officials here have honored four retailers — Safeway, Harris Teeter, Costco and Whole Foods — for their dedication to carrying products that are HFAC Certified Humane....More
Feb. 18, 2013

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Frozen Greek Yogurt Packs a Protein-Rich Punch

Greek yogurt, already a superstar in the dairy department, is now making waves in supermarket frozen cases....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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Kroger, Murray’s Cheese Partnership Going Strong

CINCINNATI — While Steven Jenkins, executive vice president of New York’s Fairway Market, recently predicted that the big chains will “finally get it” this year and make important changes in their approach to artisanal cheese, Kroger Co., one of the country’s largest chains, is already there....More
Feb. 1, 2013

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SN Poll Results: Embracing Specialty Cheese

Consumers likely don’t have to try very hard to find specialty cheeses at their local supermarket, according an SN poll with 33 respondents....More
Jan. 29, 2013

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CDC: Produce Biggest Culprit in Foodborne Illnesses

ATLANTA — Illnesses linked to produce account for the highest number of foodborne illnesses and hospitalizations, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....More
Jan. 28, 2013

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La. Officials Force Fresh Market to End Milk Sale

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana regulators forced The Fresh Market to suspend a popular milk sale because it violated state laws against selling the commodity below cost, according to The Advocate newspaper here....More
Jan. 23, 2013

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Giant Partners With Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop

CARLISLE, Pa. — On Jan. 24, Giant Food Stores will open a Di Bruno Bros. cheese shop in its Camp Hill, Pa., Super Food store....More
Jan. 21, 2013

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Independents Say Cheese 1

Small independent supermarkets have built a competitive edge — and continue to sharpen it — with artisanal cheese....More
Jan. 21, 2013

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When Shoppers Ask About $8 Milk

Supermarkets should have a say in the new Farm Bill....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Flow Chart: Retailers' Fiscal Future

The American Taxpayer Relief Act will have a diverse impact on retailers....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Law & Order: Food Safety, Farm Bill

Industry debates the impact of new FSMA rules and the Farm Bill extension....More
Jan. 7, 2013

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Farm Bill Extended; No Impact on Milk

WASHINGTON — As part of passing “fiscal cliff” legislation on New Year’s night, Congress OK’d a clean extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, averting an automatic fallback to a 1949 dairy price support program that would have resulted in significant hikes in milk and dairy product prices....More
Jan. 2, 2013

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Gallery: 10 Predictions for 2013

SN asked 10 experts to make predictions about developments that will have a significant impact on food retailing in 2013. Predictions ranged from the increasing use of environmentally friendly coolants to improved merchandising in the cheese category. View the gallery to see all 10 predictions, and click the related stories to read more about each prediction.
Dec. 21, 2012

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2013 Prediction #10: A Sea Change for Deli, Cheeses

This coming year will bring important, unmistakable merchandising changes in the deli and cheese departments of the major supermarket chains, said Steven Jenkins, executive vice president of New York-based Fairway Market....More
Dec. 20, 2012

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10 Predictions for 2013

SN asked 10 experts to make predictions about developments that will have a significant impact on food retailing in 2013....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Safeway Organic Eggs ‘Certified Humane’ 1

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway’s brands of cage-free and organic eggs are now Certified Humane, according to a release from the nonprofit Humane Farm Animal Care....More
Dec. 14, 2012

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DeMarinis Joins Allegiance in Merchandising Role

ISELIN, N.J. — Allegiance Retail Services here on Friday said that it has appointed Bernard DeMarinis to the position of reset coordinator of dairy/frozen....More
Nov. 26, 2012

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SN Whole Health: Winter 2012 Trends 1

Hot topics: Dairy-free boom, make mind a vinegar, dinnertime helpers and fresh hydration....More
Nov. 1, 2012

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Wegmans Informs Shoppers With #WegSandy 1

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After fielding countless calls and tweets in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Wegmans here has created the Twitter hashtag #WegSandy to keep shoppers up-to-date....More
Oct. 31, 2012

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Fresh Food Prices Low Now, Set to Rise in 2013

WASHINGTON — Right now prices are comparatively low across many fresh food categories, such as produce and eggs, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index....More
Oct. 22, 2012

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Price Chopper Hosts Perishables Food Drive

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Instead of the usual canned foods, Price Chopper’s recent “Fill the Fridge” campaign — in partnership with food bank Harvesters and a local news station — encouraged customers here to donate fresh foods to those in the community who need them....More
Oct. 19, 2012

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Allegiance Adds Category Managers

ISELIN, N.J. — Allegiance Retail Services on Friday said Vincent Villone and Steve Felber have been named category manager at the company, which supports the Foodtown cooperative and other stores in the Northeast region....More
Oct. 18, 2012

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Fresh Food Prices Fell in September

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer prices for meat, produce and bakery fell in September as overall prices for food at home remained unchanged, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index....More
Oct. 15, 2012

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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

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