Month: June 2011

SUPERVALU INC., along with its Albertsons banner, today announced plans to transition 40 stores to zero waste operations during the company's current fiscal year, which ends on February 29, 2012. The commitment comes as part of SUPERVALU's release of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, out today, which highlights the company's accomplishment of becoming the first retailer to achieve zero waste classification at two of its Albertsons grocery stores last November. …

Dozens of chefs are taking field trips to see watermen and seafood processors at work, part of a Department of Natural Resources initiative to reconnect the restaurant industry with the water and to do a better job promoting Maryland seafood. …

What appeals most to Americans on a food product label? A new survey released today finds Americans most want to see “Natural,” “Organic” or “Grown in the USA.” Asked “Which is the best description to read on a food label?”, 25% of consumers said “100 percent natural” or “All natural.” Another 24% said “USDA Certified Organic” or “100% organic.” Surprisingly, 17% preferred “Grown in the USA.”

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