FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Steele's Markets here is increasing the number of natural foods products it offers, in existing units and two new units opened this summer.According to Donna Visocky, spokeswoman for the chain...
Shoppers have many chances to sample nature's organic bounty this September, as both mainstream and natural supermarkets celebrate Organic Harvest Month with tastings, tours, fairs and promotions."We just went crazy...
Godzilla Vanilla, the I Scream Sandwich and "Why I Love Ice Cream" essays were just a few of the ingredients in this year's promotional recipes for National Ice Cream Month, held in July.In the Charlotte, N.C....
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. -- Dean Foods Co. here and Agrilink Foods Inc., Rochester, N.Y., have reached a definitive agreement by which Agrilink would acquire Dean's vegetable operations, which include the frozen Birds Eye...
BOSTON -- A recent study here found that inner-city residents strongly prefer national brand groceries, and are willing to pay a little more for these items because they trust them.The study, called "Catalyzing...
Retailers are adding more blends, dry seasoning mixes and hot ethnic herbs to their spice lineup, in response to consumer demand for flavor enhancers that make a quick dinner palatable."We've added seasoning mixes...
LOS ANGELES -- Nine supermarket chains in southern California and Nevada are participating in a coupon promotion that will raise about a million dollars for medical research and patient care here.Called "Coupons of...
NORTH POLE, ALASKA -- Carr Gottstein Foods is testing a dual-entrance concept in its new liquor and tobacco store that opened here this summer.The new design has been executed in a 3,050-square-foot unit, which opened...
LAS VEGAS -- Carnaval Corner, a unique grocery store located inside Harrah's Las Vegas casino here, celebrated Independence Day with outdoor beer demonstrations, food tastings and a cigar-rolling event."We do a lot of...
ISSIQUAH, Wash. -- Costco Wholesale Corp. here, the biggest U.S. operator of warehouse club stores, voluntarily recalled 172,000 pounds of frozen ground beef on June 29.The recall was issued after a New York woman...