After more than a year of debate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a new, voluntary standard for producers that wish to market meats as naturally raised. During the federally mandated comment period prior...
The recession is taking another bite out of the restaurant industry. Citing worsening economic conditions and increasing job losses, foodservice consultancy Technomic recently revised its nominal growth forecast for...
It's beginning to look as though 2009 will be a very difficult year for most people in the U.S. Fortunately, food retailing is a very resilient industry, but with unemployment on the rise and many consumers looking to...
After reviewing more than 44,000 public comments collected in 2008, the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month issued a voluntary standard for a new naturally raised meat marketing claim. The new claim can be used...
Environmentally friendly business practices have been a hot topic among both retailers and suppliers during the past several years, as operators sought to reduce energy costs and make their businesses more efficient...
SAN JOSE, Calif. Mi Pueblo Food Centers here is preparing to open its largest store yet, a 50,100-square-foot former Albertsons location in the Bay Area town of Pittsburg, Calif. After receiving use permits from the...
McLane Co., the supply chain services provider here that distributes primarily to convenience stores and chain restaurants throughout the United States, has launched Fresh on the Go, a new fresh food program that will...
Seafood departments, always accustomed to volatile price swings, may be facing an unusual year in 2009, due primarily to lower demand from the restaurant industry. According to a recent report by Packaged Facts, about...
It's been a challenging year for fresh food departments. Prices for several major categories including eggs, dairy products and baked goods endured significant spikes, just as a deepening recession and rising fuel...
It's been a difficult year, and at this point it looks like the economy could get much worse before it gets better. However, supermarkets are in the business of selling a basic necessity, and thus will remain in an...