Half Moon Bay Program To Bring Fresh Seafood Direct To Consumers

In the same way that you can pay up front to receive a once-a-week delivery of just-picked fruit and vegetables directly from a local farm, expect someday soon to enjoy that same convenient service with fresh seafood caught by Bay Area family fishermen.

Carnivores Rejoice: Cattle, Hog Prices Fall

The market prices for hogs and cattle have dropped about 15 percent from record highs in the last month on a sudden increase in supply and apparent consumer resistance to rising prices for hamburger and sirloin.

Nagano Pork Now Available Exclusively From Your IGA Retailer

May 25, 2011 IGA

With summer on our doorsteps, the IGA banner is introducing a barbecue experience inspired by the pleasure of eating well: it's now offering Nagano pork. A product of the Quebec terroir, prized by the Japanese and recognized by chefs at home, Nagano pork is superior-quality pork with distinct attributes, raised here in Yamachiche, Quebec.

A&P Launches Exclusive Woodson & James Choice Angus Beef Line

May 25, 2011 A&P

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P, OTC: GAPTQ) today announced the launch of a brand new line of premium-quality Angus beef featuring steakhouse-quality meat at affordable supermarket prices. Woodson & James Choice Angus Beef, exclusive to A&P banner stores, will replace the current beef steak and roast offerings in all A&P, Pathmark, Superfresh, Waldbaum’s and The Food Emporium stores beginning Friday, May 27 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the start of the grilling season.

Table Top Exhibit Sales Open For 2011 Floral Distribution Conference

WF&FSA is expanding the table top program this year after the overwhelming success of the 2010 conference.