As Food Costs Rise, Retailers Keep Prices Stable By Shrinking Package Sizes, Quantities

Household brands ranging from Ivory soap to Kraft cheese singles have seen their packages downsized up to 20% over the last few years – even though shoppers are paying just as much, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.

Ontario’s Largest Dairy Co-Operative Finds Benefits With HighJump Supply Chain Software

January 5, 2011 HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump customer Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. is Ontario’s largest dairy co-operative. Owned and operated by more than 1,200 farmers, it is a leading Ontario manufacturer and distributor of dairy products to retail, industrial and foodservice markets.

Swiss Farms, With Its Unique Drive-Thru Grocer Format, Opens First Franchisee Store

January 5, 2011 Swiss Farms

When the customer drives up to the new store they encounter what looks like a glass house: floor to ceiling glass walls on 3 sides rising vertically 14 feet for maximum visibility. Custom racking systems complement the store with prominent product exposure, including refrigerated dairy and produce display cases.

BloomNet Continues To Grow With ‘The Color Spot’ Collaboration

January 5, 2011 BloomNet

BloomNet, a wire service provider and single destination for products and services for retail Florists worldwide, is pleased to announce their latest nationwide agreement with The Color Spot Inc., a privately owned and fast-growing large format digital print company headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Soy Candle Depot Launches Online Marketplace

January 5, 2011 Soy Candle Depot

Soy Candle Depot has secured its Internet presence with a new online marketplace to sell its soy-scented candles. Over 150 scents are available, including classic Christmas scents such as Christmas tree, candy corn, cookies, holly berries, hot chocolate, cinnamon vanilla, and peppermint. The site also includes the companys floral scented candles and its soy candle selection with natural, spicy, and vanilla aromas.