Grocery Innovations Canada Announces The Top 10 Innovative Products For 2012

The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) has announced its “Top 10 Innovative Products” for 2012 at day two of Grocery Innovations Canada, its annual trade show and conference. Canadian grocers and industry delegates in attendance voted on the innovative products, after having the opportunity to test and review hundreds of new products for the upcoming year.

Metro Enters Into A Partnership With Marche Adonis

October 31, 2011 Metro Inc.

Metro Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Marché Adonis, a well established ethnic food retailer in the Montreal region specializing in fresh and Mediterranean products and prepared meals. Under this partnership, Metro now holds a 55% interest in Marché Adonis and in its distributor Phoenicia Products. The founders retain a 45% participation and continue to manage both companies.

Chobani Eyeing Twin Falls, ID Production Location

October 31, 2011 Ben Botkin, Times News

Twin Falls is one of a handful of cities in Idaho and Nevada being considered as a site for a Greek yogurt production plant. Chobani, a New York-based manufacturer of Greek yogurt, has visited Twin Falls as well as Carson City, Nev., in recent months in its efforts to find a spot for a facility near the West Coast.

Maine's Innovative Dairy Program Keeping Industry Alive

In the overall picture of New England dairy farming, Maine stands out and is considered a success story because of a dairy stabilization program put in place in 2004.

PA's Brunton Dairy Shut Down For Second Time, Bacteria Found In Milk

Milk production at a western PA dairy has been suspended for the second time this year after bacteria was discovered in a bottle of milk.