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Apr. 5, 2013

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Study: Specialty Food Sales Reach Record Highs

NEW YORK — U.S. sales of specialty food and beverages rose 14.3% to $86 billion in 2012 — more than double the 6.8% increase recorded the previous year — according to the Specialty Food Association’s annual State of the Specialty Food Industry report....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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Wegmans Goes Gluten Free for Passover

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets has made it a point to source Kosher for Passover options that are also gluten free....More
Mar. 18, 2013

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New Merchandising Strategies Help Beer Sales

Individually priced bottles and mix-and-match displays give retailers a novel way to generate trial and incremental sales in the beer category....More
Mar. 14, 2013

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Photo Gallery: 8 Expo West Highlights

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The 33rd annual Natural Products Expo West topped both exhibitor and attendee records, drawing more than 63,000 industry members and nearly 2,500 exhibiting companies to the Anaheim Convention Center, March 7-10.
Mar. 12, 2013

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Photo Gallery: Mainstreaming Gluten Free 1

Gluten-free foods are not just for celiacs anymore.
Mar. 11, 2013

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Fairway Debuts Kosher Catering

NEW YORK — After a test run last year from its Stamford, Conn., store, Fairway Market for the first time will offer a full kosher menu for Passover from three new kosher kitchens — in Stamford, Westbury, N.Y., and Paramus, N.J....More
Mar. 11, 2013

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Retailers Debate Merchandising Gluten-Free Products

Retailers are maximizing gluten-free sales with store tours, shelf tags and inclusive merchandising strategies....More
Mar. 1, 2013

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NASFT Is Now 'Specialty Food Association'

NEW YORK — As part of an effort to draw attention and focus to the $75 billion specialty food industry the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade has renamed itself the Specialty Food Association....More
Feb. 26, 2013

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Lenten Promos Get Creative

Customers’ desire for meat-free dishes during Lent has many retailers thinking of creative new products and marketing opportunities, particularly in the seafood department....More
Feb. 25, 2013

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Fair Trade at Your Door

This new word — curate — is a very popular term right now in talking about the potential of online retailing....More
Feb. 25, 2013

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Start the Webvan, You’ve Got Deliveries to Make

The supermarket industry seems poised to take its foot off the brake and have another go at home delivery....More
Feb. 21, 2013

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SN Whole Health: Spring 2013 News

This news package includes items about how gluten free benefits the diabetic community, beauty care use-by dates, omega-3s, nutrition labels and more....More
Feb. 20, 2013

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Grand Central: Retailer's New Commissary Fuels Expansion

New Seasons Market expects its new central kitchen to craft products that redefine its reputation as Portland’s neighborhood grocer....More
Feb. 18, 2013

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SN Whole Health's Number Crunch: Natural Born Winners

Sales of natural products within natural, specialty gourmet and conventional retailers grew more than 13% last year to reach $36 billion....More
Feb. 18, 2013

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Virtual Success: Wellness Promotes New Hope for Online Retail

The number of online retailers selling natural, organic, local and artisan foods and beverages is growing....More
Feb. 13, 2013

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Infographic: Top 50 Small Chains a Diverse Group

This year’s list of the Top 50 Small Chains and Independents, compiled by SN Reporter Elliot Zwiebach, reflects a diverse group of operators operating a wide range of formats and catering to a broad spectrum of consumers....More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Specialty Store Supplies for the Pampered Pet 2

European-inspired shampoo, raw food and other local products await pets and their owners in this new supermarket-owned pet store....More
Feb. 11, 2013

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Interactive Chart: Flavored Spreads Sales

The chart shows the dollar sales of top vendors of flavored spreads for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 2, 2012, compared with the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2012....More
Feb. 11, 2013

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Hummus Category Spreads Out at Retail

Propelled by its health profile and consumers’ growing interest in snacking, hummus gains more converts....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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Feb. 4, 2013: Super Bowl Special

Super Bowl XLVII may be history, but chicken wings and craft beer remain on a winning streak that will carry them right through the rest of 2013....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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The Fresh Market Goes Coast to Coast 3

The Fresh Market takes its upscale, service-oriented format nationwide with an opening in California and plans for Texas....More
Jan. 31, 2013

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Infographic: Super Bowl Special

Super Bowl XLVII might be history come Monday, but chicken wings and craft beer remain on a winning streak that will carry them right through the rest of 2013....More
Jan. 24, 2013

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Tops’ Orchard Fresh Format Will Target Foodies

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets is planning a small-format, upscale store here that will focus on fresh foods, specialty products and natural and organic offerings. It's called Orchard Fresh....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
Dec. 14, 2012

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Loblaw Adds Private-Label, Gluten-Free Baked Goods

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. rolled out a selection of gluten-free bakery items under its President’s Choice label that are certified by the Canadian Celiac Association's Gluten-Free Certification Program....More

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