American retailer The Kroger Co has announced its commitment to source sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015. In a policy statement, the company said that Palm oil has become the leading oil crop in the world and currently accounts for ...
Almost half of all UK shoppers (42 per cent) purchase toys from supermarkets, a new survey has found. Eight million consumers (16 per cent) say they are now using supermarkets as ‘one-stop shops’ by purchasing all their ...
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The organisation said that the digital revolution presents the industry with its biggest challenge for over 40 years and it will have to get to grips with interactive technology and multi-media packaging to maintain its position. CPI ...
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Metcash Trading, an Australian establishment, has recalled Liberty Gluten Free Lamington Squares from IGA Supermarkets as it may contain gluten that is not mentioned on the label, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The ...
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US-based Kathie’s Kitchen has introduced SuperSeedz, a new line of roasted shelled pumpkin seeds, in Roche Brothers Supermarkets. The SuperSeedz dry roasted shelled pumpkin seeds are available in eight variant flavors such as Sea ...
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In March, the consumer price index (CPI) went up by 2.1 percent year-on-year. The prices grew by 2.0 percent in cities and 2.2 percent in rural areas. The food prices went up by 2.7 percent, while the non-food prices increased by 1.8 ...
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New Grocery Location Saves Energy and Maintenance Costs with Cree? LED Lighting DURHAM, NC -- Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-scale grocery retailer in the northeast United States, recently selected energy-efficient LED lighting by ...
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US-based seafood brand Bumble Bee Foods has introduced three new offerings, which are an addition to its gourmet-style Prime Fillet line. The new Prime Fillet Gourmet Flavors are available in three variant flavors, including Chipotle and ...
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The owners of UK-based egg producer Noble Foods are evaluating plans to sell the company, which is valued at approximately £400m. Farmers Peter Dean and Michael Kent, the joint owners of the business, are believed to have started ...
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Woolworths, an Australian retailer, has recalled chilled vegetable products nationally over metal contamination, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). The products associated with the recall include 225g ...
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A major challenge that organic and sustainable brands face is how to break through the green glass ceiling. How can such brands break out of their niche status and gain a mainstream following? How can they maintain their core green values, ...
Attention Walmart shoppers (or is that drivers?). The retail giant has just launched a fuel-price rollback that knocks off as much as 15 cents per gallon on purchases at more than 1,000 Murphy USA and Walmart gas stations in 21 states. The ...
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High street confectioner Thorntons expects profit before tax for the 52 weeks to June 29 2013 to be ahead of the current market expectation of 3.1M. Thorntons reported 'satisfactory' trading over Easter It attributed the rise to ...
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Two leading City analysts are recommending investors sell shares in Booker – the UK's largest cash-and-carry wholesaler – as the firm posted another rise in sales. Booker is 'the highest rated UK food retailer by a country ...
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Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream, a part of Nestle USA, is introducing a line of frozen snacks under a new brand, Outshine. The Outshine brand will offer Dreyer's Fruit Bars, which will now be known as 'Dreyer's Outshine' fruit bars. The brand ...
Tags: Nestle Dreyer, Ice Cream, Frozen Snacks Line