Social Media A Featured Topic At United Fresh 2011 Convention

April 20, 2011 DMA Solutions

DMA Solutions, Inc., a marketing firm rooted in the fresh produce industry for over seven years, invites attendees of the United Fresh 2011 Convention to engage in one of the industrys most talked about topics, social media marketing.

Wal-Mart Buys Social Media Firm Kosmix

April 20, 2011 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kosmix, underscoring its commitment to social and mobile commerce. Kosmix, based in Mountain View, Calif., has developed a social media technology platform that filters and organizes content in social networks to connect people with real-time information that matters to them.

Sodexo More Than Triples Reach Of Its Meatless Monday Offer

April 20, 2011 Sodexo

In the wake of a successful introduction of the Meatless Monday initiative to more than 900 hospitals nationwide, Sodexo, the world leader in quality of daily life solutions, is now extending it to more than 2000 corporate and government client locations in North America, including Toyota, Northern Trust Bank and the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Women Prefer Environmentally-Friendly Packaging, Men: Convenience

Women are 14% more likely than men to select environmentally-friendly packaging over non-“green,” more-convenient alternatives, according to a recent study of 1,011 adults commissioned by the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters. Men surveyed were more apt to select products packaged to provide greater convenience.

Rudis Gluten-Free Bakery Announces Gluten-Free Recipe Contest

Rudis Gluten-Free Bakery has announced the Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest. Inspired by the passion and creativity of gluten-free foodies everywhere, Rudis Gluten-Free Bakery fans are encouraged to share their gluten-free culinary masterpieces in the Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest for a chance to win a free trip to Boulder, Colo., star in their own online cooking show and be featured in a national media advertisement for Rudis Gluten-Free Bakery!