Month: April 2012

Giant Eagle Tests New Online Shopping Service

April 11, 2012 Teresa F. Lindeman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Giant Eagle opened up the service to any customer willing to swing by its Market District store in Robinson, effective Monday. There's enough learning still to do with this venture that Giant Eagle hasn't committed to expanding the service to any more stores. Its e-commerce partner, MyWebGrocer of Winooski, Vt., is already working with numerous other grocers around the country, and the industry seems to be trying to get out ahead of major online players, such as Amazon, that have been experimenting in the grocery aisle. …

United Fresh Joins With FMI For Exclusive Independent Operator Opportunities

April 11, 2012 United Fresh Produce Association

United Fresh Produce Association is joining forces with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Independent Operators Committee to deliver increased value to independent supermarkets at this year’s co-located FMI and United Fresh shows in Dallas, April 30 – May 3. …

Chesapeake Bay: Army Corps To Unveil Oyster Master Plan

April 11, 2012 Staff Reporter, Associated Press

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting the first of three public meetings to discuss a master plan to restore Chesapeake Bay oysters. …

Lonrho's Oceanfresh Partners With Costco In The USA To Supply 'Kirkland Signature' Branded Hake Loins

April 11, 2012 Lonrho

Lonrho is pleased to announce that its Oceanfresh Seafood Division has entered in to a partnership with Costco Wholesale to supply Costco Wholesale's premium 'Kirkland Signature' brand for its sustainably sourced wild caught Hake Loins. …

Seng Ong Wholesale, Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish

April 11, 2012 FDA

Seng Ong Wholesale, Inc., St. Paul, MN is recalling dried mackerel and dried round scad after it was discovered by the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture Laboratory personnel who confirmed that the product was not properly eviscerated prior to processing due to the presence of gills. …