Loblaw Implements KMI EHS Software To Help Manage Health & Safety Initiatives

August 26, 2011 KMI

Loblaw Companies Limited, the largest food retailer in Canada, has selected the Audit & Inspection, Corrective Action and Dashboards & Reporting modules of the KMI EHS Software Suite to help manage health and safety initiatives at the companys nationwide network of corporate retail stores and distribution centres.

Gourmet & Discount Grocers Grow, Stores Shrink

August 26, 2011 Robert Carr, GlobeSt.com

With retail improving on the backs of grocery-anchored projects, theres been more grocery stores proposed in Chicago than two years ago, according to a recent Mid-America Real Estate Corp. study. However, the growth can be traced to gourmet and discount products, rather than traditional full-service stores.

Weather Slams Texas Peach Production

TEXAS Hill Country peach growers have sustained larger-than-expected losses from severe weather this year, with production expected to be less than half the level it reached last year and the season closing down early at some stands.

USPB Delivers Q2 2011 Nielsen Scantrack Segment Reports For Supermarkets Only

The USPB is pleased to deliver, for industry use, the Nielsen Scantrack® segment reports for Supermarkets ONLY for Q2 (April – June) 2011 for Fresh UPC products, Chips, Dehy, Frozen, and Refrigerated potatoes.

Renaissance Food Group Unveils Next Generation Chef Essentials Line

August 26, 2011 Renaissance Food Group

Renaissance Food Group, a fresh food company that creates, markets and distributes a portfolio of healthy, high quality lifestyle products for consumers, is launching the next generation of its Chef Essentials product line. New features will include innovative packaging, enhanced consumer messaging, QR technology with videos and recipes, as well as the introduction of new product offerings.