Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Perfection, as a concept, is an absolute that can only be approached, never achieved. But customers and associates at one upstate New York store might beg to differ with that notion. COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 28, 2018) – Green Hills Farms in Syracuse, New York, attracts a highly discriminating clientele by …
March, 2018
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28 March
LEVEL GROUND TRADING – FAIR TRADE PIONEER EXPANDS EAST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 27, 2018 Level Ground Trading, the Fair Trade pioneer from Victoria BC, is pleased to announce iLevel Management as its new sales broker team for Central and Eastern Canada. Beginning April 2nd, the iLevel Management team, with its dedication in the health and natural category, will …
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28 March
New Report Shows Ways to Help Solve North America’s Food Loss and Waste Problem
MONTREAL, 27 March 2018 The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) released today a comprehensive report on the state of food loss and waste in Canada, Mexico and the United States developed through the CEC’s North American Initiative on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery.Characterization and Management of Food Loss and Waste in North …
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28 March
IMCo and Checkpoint Systems start cooperation in North America
IMCo Smart Shelf technology will be represented by Checkpoint in North America to stop organized retail crime directly at the POS (PresseBox) IMCo, the global leader in smart shelf technology that offers innovative retail shelf solutions for digitalization right at the POS and, Checkpoint Systems, a leading global supplier of Electronic Article …
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27 March
Artisan Baker Named for 2018 Best Managed Companies
Bäckerhaus Veit named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Toronto, ON – March 8, 2018 – Bäckerhaus Veit, a female-owned artisan bread company, was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the …
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23 March
Era of ‘Go Big or Go Home’ is Over in U.S. Grocery Retailing, Expert Says
Top chains are focused on adaptive strategies that reduce store rollouts but bolster their chances of surviving disruption, says Joe McKeska of Elkhorn Real Estate Partners during ICSC conference. DANA POINT, Calif., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The era of “go big or go home” in U.S. grocery retailing is coming …
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22 March
Caffeine Awareness Month & Nutrition Month Blog & Infographic
“March is Caffeine Awareness Month” Becki Holmes, MS, RDN, LDN Founding Principal, Foodwit As a working mom with two kids, caffeine (in pretty much any form) helps me achieve my daily goals. On the flip side, prioritizing sleep is a year-round combat especially with kids in the equation. It’s …
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22 March
Artificial Intelligence To Help Food Companies Reduce Waste And Improve Margins
Farmstead Launches New ‘Fresh AI’ Platform That Applies Artificial Intelligence To Help Food Companies Reduce Waste And Improve Margins New AI platform that predicts consumer behavior, cuts food waste in half, and boosts overall profitability, now available to all food businesses SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Farmstead, the nation’s …
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22 March
Northern and NorthMart support Drop the Pop Campaign
Over 10,000 milk cartons donated to students in Nunavut Winnipeg, MB, March 19, 2018 – Northern and NorthMart stores across Nunavut are once again teaming up with community schools and Nunavut’s Department of Health to encourage youth to “Drop the Pop” throughout the month of March. A school-based initiative, led …
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16 March
Tony Jacobs recognized with NCA’s Advocate of the Year Award
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2018) – Tony Jacobs, president and general manager of global confections for Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Co., was honored with the National Confectioners Association’s Advocate of the Year Award last week in Miami, Fla. The award celebrates a member of the chocolate and …