YONKERS, N.Y. — A Consumer Reports study tested 257 samples of raw ground turkey for enterococcus, E. coli, staphylococcus aureus, salmonella and campylobacter and found at least one type of bacteria in 90% of ground turkey samples....More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found “a lack of recent progress in reducing foodborne infections” in 2012, while the Center for the Science in the Public Interest found that outbreaks dropped by 40% from 2001 to 2010....More
Oliver’s Markets’ delis are known for three things: making 95% of its grab-and-go meals in-house, hiring professionally trained chefs and offering a dynamic home meal replacement program....More
MINOCQUA, Wis. — Trig’s, a five-store independent operated by T.A. Solberg Co. here, is moving to expand the reach of its Trig’s Smokehouse brand to other retailers in the Midwest. The brand is currently only sold at Trig’s and Trig’s Village Market....More
WASHINGTON — After the Washington Post published an article Thursday linking the use of antibmicrobials in chicken processing plants to plant workers’ and inspectors respiratory problems, the National Chicken Council released a statement assuring that these chemicals are safe and tested regularly by the Department of Agriculture....More
LIMA, Ohio — Chief Super Markets has converted its three Rays stores in this market to the Chief banner — just one of many changes unfolding at the 11-unit independent operator....More
ATLANTA — The overall rate of foodborne illnesses has not changed since 2006-2008, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....More
WASHINGTON — Manda Packing Co.has expanded a recall to include 468,000 lbs. of deli meats due to a risk of Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service....More
ISELIN, N.J. — Allegiance Retail Services here on Monday announced the grand opening of the Brooklyn Harvest Market in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn....More
WASHINGTON — Reports of foodborne illness outbreaks dropped by 40% from 2001 to 2010, according to a new publication by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer advocacy organization....More
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly here took home Grand Champion recognition for its specialty bratwursts at the 2013 Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors show this week....More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The meat label is prime real estate, and Belle Foods is about to take advantage of that space to get more information to customers....More
NEW YORK — As retailers continue to place an emphasis on the perimeter aisles and roll out prepared meal concepts, SN is introducing a new resource for retailers to follow the latest fresh food news....More
12% of retail chicken sampled contained salmonella, and of those salmonella samples, 74.1% were resistant to one or more antibiotics, according to the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System's Retail Meat Report....More
BIXBY, Okla. — Reasor’s new flagship store here features an upscale, modern design and an array of foodservice options, from a sushi station to the Rosebud Café.
CHICAGO — Grocery stores will lose market share of fresh foods to supercenters and club stores by 2016, according to a new report from Nielsen Perishables Group....More
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper’s foodservice team is passionate about food and doesn’t shy away from a challenge. These attributes will serve the retailer well as it prepares to open a new concept store with 16 quick-service areas in Latham, N.Y., in November....More
Money is still tight for some consumers, but more are turning to national brands for fresh meat and convenience products, according to the Power of Meat study by 210 Analytics....More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its National Agricultural Statistics Service would suspend certain reports for this fiscal year as a result of budget cuts associated with sequestration....More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The meat department plays an important role in total store sales, according to a presentation by Sherry Frey, vice president at the Nielsen Perishables Group, at the Annual Meat Conference here Feb. 24-26....More
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a new proposed rule for muscle cuts under the Country of Origin Labeling program (COOL) would require producers to give information about where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered on the label....More
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