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Jan. 14, 2013

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Catering to Diabetics

Retailers cater to diabetics not only with literature and counseling, but also store-brand medicine and supplies....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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'Healthy At H-E-B' Broadens Reach

This year, customers are seeing new icons at the shelf highlighting products that meet government-approved standards for select health attributes,...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Snack Bars Sweeten Sales

Snack bars shed some of their health halo to reveal their indulgent side with a menu of dessert-themed flavors....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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New Group Educates Dietitians About Supermarket Work

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Supermarket dietitians now have a fresh resource for education and networking that focuses on the dynamic retail food industry....More
Jan. 14, 2013

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The Ticking Clock Starts Favoring Supermarkets

It’s ironic that supermarkets have not made a bigger deal about their own ability to get products to the shelf....More
Jan. 11, 2013

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H-E-B Adds Nutritional Shelf Tags

SAN ANTIONO — H-E-B has rolled out a new system of shelf tags to point customers towards healthy food choices and identify items geared toward those with special dietary needs....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Reasor’s Launches Food-Scoring System

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Reasor’s has implemented the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Fresh & Easy Expands EatWell Line 1

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy has added more than 20 new meals, soups and sides to its health-conscious EatWell line....More
Jan. 8, 2013

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United Expo Helps Shoppers Get Healthy

United Supermarkets' Healthy New You Expo was held this past weekend at its Market Street format stores, offering everything from dietitian-led store tours to health screenings in the pharmacy....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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SN Video: 2013 Eating Trends

Popcorn, vegetarian entrees and sour flavors will be on the minds of consumers this coming year. What else? SN’s Bob Vosburgh talks with a culinary expert to find out what’s on the menu....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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2013 Prediction #3: Meatless Trend Seen Increasing

Meat better watch its back in 2013, according to Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides. “Watch for vegetarian and flexitarian numbers to be up.”...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. 18, 2012

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Natural/Organic Sales Strategies for 2013

The retailers that adopt a solid plan and commit to satisfying the natural consumer’s needs will position themselves to grow sustainable sales....More
Dec. 14, 2012

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2012 Food Industry Predictions vs. Reality

Last December, SN contributors announced their predictions for the food industry in 2012. We got to wondering which of those predictions came true — and which ended up being way off the mark.
Dec. 12, 2012

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Breakfast Bounces Back

New statistics show Americans may be taking a fresh look at breakfast time, but they aren’t really returning to reclaim old traditions....More
Dec. 10, 2012

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Daily Guidance: Hy-Vee's Diet Plan Connects Healthy Eating to Supermarkets

There are plenty of diet plans out there, but only one allows consumers to make the food-health connection right inside the aisles of the supermarket....More
Dec. 10, 2012

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Fred’s Promotes Healthy Eating

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dollar store chain Fred’s has launched a card-based program that gives health insurance members discounted healthy groceries and over-the-counter medicines....More
Dec. 10, 2012

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2013 Food Trends: Local, Healthful

WASHINGTON — Local sourcing, sustainability and kids’ health dominated the predictions for menu trends in 2013 based on a survey of chefs by the National Restaurant Association....More
Dec. 6, 2012

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Caffeine is Everywhere

It’s not the ingredient that bothers consumers, but the amount of whatever it is in the product....More
Dec. 4, 2012

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Magazine to Publish Healthy Food List

New York — Health magazine has created the “Must Eat List,” a guide to healthy packaged and fresh foods found in supermarkets....More
Dec. 3, 2012

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Report: Gluten-Free On the Rise

ROCKVILLE, Md. — U.S. sales of gluten-free foods and beverages will exceed $6.6 billion by 2017, according to market research firm Packaged Facts....More
Dec. 3, 2012

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Snacking Trend Turns Healthy at Supermarkets

Supermarkets and their suppliers are making sure ‘healthy’ and ‘snack’ can co-exist in the same sentence, and it’s paying off, as the snack trend continues to grow....More
Dec. 3, 2012

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Natural Grocers Cites Sales Gains, Plans New Stores

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage posted double-digit gains in same-store sales for both its fiscal fourth quarter and year, and pledged to ramp up growth in fiscal 2013....More
Dec. 3, 2012

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The Top 10 Food Trend Predictions for 2013 2

Mini-meals, dads, breakfast along with Millennials and Baby Boomers all are expected to make the news next year....More
Nov. 29, 2012

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Interactive Nutriton Education Works

Statistics indicate that, at best, the national percentage of overweight adults has leveled off, though for children, the numbers — and pounds — are still on the increase....More

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