Gourmet Trading Company Introduces Peeled Bagged White Asparagus

February 14, 2012 Gourmet Trading Company

Gourmet Trading Company, the leading supplier of fresh asparagus in North America, has introduced a new product to the asparagus category. Peeled White Asparagus comes bagged and pre-peeled giving retailers and foodservice operators lower shrink and longer shelf life. The product gives consumers and chefs a premium vegetable with added convenience.

Grocery Shop While You Commute? Peapod By GIANT & Titan Make It Possible

February 13, 2012 Titan

Philadelphians spend on average of nearly 30 minutes commuting to work.* That amounts to 2.5 hours per week. Imagine putting that time to good use by getting a jump start on your grocery shopping done while you're commuting. If you have a smartphone – that possibility has just become a reality.

Wegmans Celebrates 35 Years In Western New York

February 13, 2012 Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Thirty-five years ago, Wegmans planned to open its first store in Western New York. Suddenly the famed “Blizzard of ’77” hit-and delayed those plans for a few days. On February 6th 1977, the Dick Road Wegmans opened for business, and all these years later, Wegmans is a constant fixture and way of life for many Western New Yorkers.

Southern Family Markets Sells Stores In Four States

A newly formed Alabama company is buying grocery stores owned by Birmingham-based Southern Family Markets. Belle Foods LLC will take over 57 stores in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama, including the Piggly Wiggly in Athens. Other chains operated by Southern Family Markets include Bruno’s and Southern Family Market stores.

SUPERVALU Announces Companywide Workforce Reduction

February 13, 2012 SUPERVALU INC.

SUPERVALU INC. announced plans to reduce its national workforce by an estimated 800 positions. A majority of these reductions will take place by the close of the companys fiscal year on February 25, 2012. The reductions include both current positions and open jobs that will not be filled.