Month: May 2011

Small and mid-sized grocers in Maine are scrambling to find new ways to stock their shelves, now that debts are forcing the closure of the longtime cooperative that supplies them. Associated Grocers of Maine informed markets and meat wholesalers yesterday that it is being forced into receivership by a state judge. The move is likely to hurt profits in the short run–and could ultimately force some independent grocers to shut down. …

The Food Institute and Willard Bishop will join forces on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 to present a one-hour webinar entitled "The Future of Food Retailing 2011." The presentation will begin at 12pm EST. …

McCormick For Chefs®, the Food Away From Home Division of McCormick & Company, will introduce a full line of new seasoning blends that offer operators more choices for diversifying their menu with flavorful, reduced sodium meals. Shipping as of May 9th, the seasonings are ideal for foodservice operations not willing to sacrifice providing their customers with great tasting food, yet needing to create better-for-you dishes that sell. …

On May 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m. PDT., RedLine Solutions will host guest speaker, Mr. Dan Vaché, United Fresh’s Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Co-Chair of the PTI Technology Working Group, in its monthly webinar series. The PTI Technology Working Group recently completed updating the best practices for PTI case labeling and pallet labeling. …