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02/08/2012
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Belle Foods LLC, a company here formed by industry veteran Bill White, said Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire the Southern Family Markets chain, also based here.
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02/08/2012
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Supermarkets is partnering with recycling service provider Clynk on the Maine Recycles Championship fundraiser for schools.
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02/08/2012
NEW YORK — FreshDirect is staying here after all. The Internet grocer on Tuesday said it would proceed with a $112.6 million new headquarters operations center in the Bronx, and not move to New Jersey.
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02/08/2012
One year ago Wal-Mart announced its grand plan to offer healthier and more affordable food in its stores. Today, the company took a significant step in that direction by unveiling a front-of-pack label that incorporates some surprisingly strict nutrition criteria.
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02/08/2012
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Walmart Canada here said Tuesday it plans to spend more than $750 million to build new stores and remodel or relocated existing locations across Canada, with more than half of the 73 targeted locations slated to become supercenters, according to reports.
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02/08/2012
Ahold USA shows commitment to renewable power.
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02/08/2012
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here said Tuesday it has named Greg Foran president and chief executive officer of the company's China operations.
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02/08/2012
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said Tuesday it plans to reduce its national workforce by approximately 800 positions, with the majority of cuts prior to Feb. 25, the date its fiscal year ends.
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02/07/2012
Why settle for one when you can have both?
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02/07/2012
ARLINGTON, Va. — Food Marketing Institute, following its Feb. 2 letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, issued the following statement Monday on behalf of its regulatory counsel, Erik Lieberman, regarding the proposed acquisition of Medco Health Solutions (Medco) by Express Scripts, Inc.
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02/07/2012
MILWAUKEE — Roundy's here will launch its initial public offering "as soon as practicable," the company said in a registration statement filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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02/07/2012
BURBANK, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, El Segundo, Calif., is testing a “Scan As You Shop” handheld device at a store here that allows shoppers to scan products during their shopping trip and keep track of what they are spending.
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02/07/2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For shoppers celebrating Valentine’s Day at home, Winn-Dixie Stores will be making cooking easy with instructions for a special “Valentine’s Surf & Turf Meal.”
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02/07/2012
NEW YORK — A fund manager who benefited from inside knowledge of the Albertsons breakup was ordered to pay $8.3 million to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. District judge here said.
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02/07/2012
BERKELEY, Calif. — Whole Foods Market is partnering with the Beer Wench, craft evangelist Ashley Routson of Bison Brewing, on the second in a series of live Twitter tastings called “Beer is for Lovers,” taking place Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST.
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02/07/2012
ARLINGTON, Va. — This year’s National Grocers Association show in Las Vegas will highlight produce in a dedicated 2,500-square-foot exhibition space on the expo floor.
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02/07/2012
JULIE GALLAGHER BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Meatless proteins, portable waffle bars and low-calorie cracker crisps are some of the new products that Kellogg expects will contribute to 15% of global sales in 2012.
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02/04/2012
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market recently processed a recall in less than two hours.
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02/04/2012
Riesbeck’s Food Markets’ in-store bakeries caught a break this year with their traditional production of paczki for Super Bowl Sunday.
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02/04/2012
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Raley's Supermarkets here said it is considering closing additional stores if it cannot reach an agreement with the union to reduce costs and eliminate operating losses.
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02/04/2012
The American Wholesale Marketers Association “Day on the Hill” program is an annual lobbying event designed to give AWMA distributor members an opportunity to meet with their congressional leaders and their staff to discuss issues of importance to our industry. AWMA will assist our members in making their various appointments and will provide the informational materials necessary to help brief lawmakers and their staff on issues. Members should arrive in Washington on Wednesday, May 16 for a dinner in Washington, DC. Following a breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club the next day, May 17th, members will go directly to Capitol Hill for appointments with their legislators and/or congressional staff. The American Wholesale Marketers Association “Day on the Hill” program is an annual lobbying event designed to give AWMA distributor members an opportunity to meet with their congressional leaders and their staff to discuss issues of importance to our industry. AWMA will assist our members in making their various appointments and will provide the informational materials necessary to help brief lawmakers and their staff on issues. Members should arrive in Washington on Wednesday, May 16 for a dinner in Washington, DC. Following a breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club the next day, May 17th, members will go directly to Capitol Hill for appointments with their legislators and/or congressional staff.Location
Capitol Hill Washington, DC United States 38° 53' 42.4032" N, 77° 2' 10.9176" W See map: Google Maps
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02/04/2012
The 2012 FMI Internal Auditing Conference is co-located with the 2012 Financial Executive Conference. Attend this one-of-a-kind education and networking event for internal auditing professionals within the grocery industry. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to: Network and share new, innovative ideas with your peers; learn about the latest technologies, trends, skills and best practices through sessions, case studies and open forums; identify ways to solve current and future financial, auditing and loss prevention challenges; get critical updates on issues that affect your bottom line such as fraud, shrink control, data security and ethics; and enhance your professional knowledge and gain CPE credits. The 2012 FMI Internal Auditing Conference is co-located with the 2012 Financial Executive Conference. Attend this one-of-a-kind education and networking event for internal auditing professionals within the grocery industry. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to: Network and share new, innovative ideas with your peers; learn about the latest technologies, trends, skills and best practices through sessions, case studies and open forums; identify ways to solve current and future financial, auditing and loss prevention challenges; get critical updates on issues that affect your bottom line such as fraud, shrink control, data security and ethics; and enhance your professional knowledge and gain CPE credits. Location
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819United States 28° 28' 44.2128" N, 81° 27' 49.3668" W See map: Google Maps
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02/04/2012
The Food Marketing Institute's Financial Executive Conference (co-located with the FMI 2012 Internal Auditing Conference) is designed for visionary leaders specializing in financial management in the grocery industry. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and gather information that will positively impact the critical business and financial decisions you’ll face in the future. The Food Marketing Institute's Financial Executive Conference (co-located with the FMI 2012 Internal Auditing Conference) is designed for visionary leaders specialÂizing in financial management in the grocery industry. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional knowledge and gather information that will positively impact the critical business and financial decisions you’ll face in the future.Location
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819United States 28° 28' 44.2128" N, 81° 27' 49.3668" W See map: Google Maps
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02/04/2012
Grocery Manufacturers Association event. Grocery Manufacturers Association event.Location
Loews Portofino Bay 5601 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819United States 28° 28' 44.2128" N, 81° 27' 49.3668" W See map: Google Maps
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02/04/2012
SIAL Canada is the Salon International de l’Alimentation (International Food Expo) which caters to North American food-industry professionals. The show is one of the industry’s most important meeting places for North America, hosting around 700 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors from over 60 countries over the course of 3 days each year. SIAL Canada is an integral part of the SIAL Group —the world’s leading network of food-industry shows— which has a presence on 4 continents (Paris, Montreal/Toronto, Shanghai, São Paulo and Abu Dhabi). SIAL Canada is the Salon International de l’Alimentation (International Food Expo) which caters to North American food-industry professionals. The show is one of the industry’s most important meeting places for North America, hosting around 700 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors from over 60 countries over the course of 3 days each year. SIAL Canada is an integral part of the SIAL Group —the world’s leading network of food-industry shows— which has a presence on 4 continents (Paris, Montreal/Toronto, Shanghai, SĂŁo Paulo and Abu Dhabi).Location
Palais des congrès de Montréal Montréal, QC Canada See map: Google Maps
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