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DALLAS – Snacking is bigger than ever, accounting for nearly half (48%) of all eating occasions in the U.S., according to the Hartman Group....More

SAN ANTONIO - Paris is the next stop on Central Market’s in-store tour....More

PLEASANTON, Calif.- Safeway has chosen the six “People’s Choice” semifinalists who will compete to become the retailer’s next chef....More

MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P participated in the Whole Grains Council’s first-ever National Whole Grains Sampling Day on April 4. So did Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle and other large chains....More

Whether it’s a cup or bowl, side or entrée, 62% of consumers now order soup at least occasionally during restaurant visits, up from 43% just two years ago, and 76% order a salad, up from 66% two years ago....More

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said it is launching a "Meal Idea" contest in which it's inviting customers to submit videos offering easy meal ideas through April 30 on the chain's Facebook page....More

After honing their prepared food programs to a competitive edge, retailers now are ramping up unique concepts and promotions to draw new interest...More

CHICAGO — Despite continued economic uncertainty, 65% of U.S. restaurant diners expect to spend the same amount at restaurants in 2012, and 12% say they plan to spend more, according to the “2012 Dining Out Report,” released last week by Mintel here....More

SAN ANTONIO — With its new Ready, Set, Cook! contest, H.E. Butt Grocery Co. is challenging customers to cook at home one additional night per week....More

DAYTON, Ohio — With some shoppers avoiding meat during the Lenten season, retailers have been calling attention to seafood offerings with discounts, meal ideas and prepared food specials....More

AUSTIN— Whole Foods Market here announced the launch of a new online magazine, Dark Rye, www.darkrye.com....More

ORLANDO, Fla. — The preparation techniques that shoppers use to cook meat and poultry at home have changed a lot during the past five years, according to consumer research in the seventh annual Power of Meat study, presented here at the 2012 Annual Meat Conference, a joint production of the American Meat Institute and the Food Marketing Institute....More