American Grocers, Owner Agree To Pay $13.2M In Fraud Case

November 22, 2010 Joel Androphy, Berg & Androphy

American Grocers and its owner Samir Itani have agreed to pay $13.2 million to settle civil charges that they engaged in false or fraudulent conduct.

Study Identifies Factors Contributing To Walmart’s Sales Decline

November 22, 2010 Blueocean Market Intelligence

A new study has identified factors contributing to Walmart’s U.S. sales decline.

Shoppers Shrug Off Fears About Toxic Reusable Bags

Shoppers shrug off fears about toxic reusable bags.

Mellow Yellow: Quebec’s Le Douanier Cheese

November 22, 2010 Sue Riedl, The Globe And Mail

Le Douanier is a semi-soft cheese with a copper-colored rind that is washed and brushed as part of its affinage.

As Cheesemaking Blooms, So Can Listeria

Listeria can pose special challenges for artisan cheesemakers.