USDA Seeks To Modernize Poultry Inspection In The United States

January 23, 2012 USDA

In a shift that will save money for businesses and taxpayers while improving food safety, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a modernization of young chicken and turkey slaughter inspection in the United States by focusing FSIS inspection resources on the areas of the poultry production system that pose the greatest risk to food safety.

H-E-B Expanding In Texas & Crime-Ridden Mexico

The grocer will expand or open 22 stores in Texas and remodel 33 other locations, said Craig Boyan, H-E-B president and chief operating officer, including 15 in the city. In Mexico, the company plans to open five stores, despite contending with hijacked truck trailers, parking lot security issues and the devaluing peso.

Trader Joe's Files Paperwork For Colorado Stores

The California-based grocery and specialty-foods company filed paperwork with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office Monday saying it intends to start doing business in the state April 1.

Ideas For A Fresh 2012: SHOPPERS Expands "Nutrition iQ" Program

January 23, 2012 SUPERVALU INC.

SHOPPERS® Food & Pharmacy encourages healthy eating in 2012 with the expansion of its exclusive in-store nutritional navigation program, “nutrition iQ®,” to include the fresh food departments. The expanded program —which also includes robust nutrition information for the center store —features additional signage, nutritional attributes and health benefit information, offering consumers an enhanced solution for identifying better-for-you foods.

COLLOQUY Research Shows Over-Focus On Cash Rebates Erodes Brand Experience

January 23, 2012 COLLOQUY

Markdowns and cash rebates, a strategy of many brands and retailers today, may actually be eroding brand loyalty, COLLOQUY reveals in a report that should serve as a wake-up call for U.S. marketers. When asked if it pays to be loyal to a favorite brand, only 12% of U.S. consumers strongly agree and only 17% say loyalty programs are a “very influential” factor in determining a purchase.