Month: August 2012

Red River Valley Potato Shippers Unveil New Logo

August 8, 2012 Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

In February, Carl Hoverson, the newly elected chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) expressed his desire for a more unified branding of Red River Valley Red Potatoes.  Hoverson also expressed the idea that the old triangle-shaped logo used by fresh shippers was dated and did little to represent the product.  Hoverson suggested that a new logo for Red River Valley Potatoes should be created; one that would better represent Red River Valley potatoes as a unique and wholesome product. …

Maglio & Company Reinforces Innovative Mindset Through Marketing Efforts

August 8, 2012 Maglio & Company

Maglio & Company, a regional distributor, repacker and fresh-cut processor of fresh produce located just outside Milwaukee, WI, unveils a refreshed company brand and a new Web site located at www.maglioproduce.com. …

Loblaw Introduces An Innovative Program To Help Shoppers Make Healthier Choices

August 7, 2012 Loblaw Companies Limited

Starting August 10, customers at Loblaws® stores in Ontario will have a faster, easier way to make healthier food choices when shopping for groceries for their family.  Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) is the first Canadian grocery retailer to launch Guiding Stars®, an objective, nutrition navigation program, providing at-a-glance nutritional ratings for foods found in every store aisle. …

Fairway Announces Confidential Submission Of Draft Registration Statement For Initial Public Offering

August 7, 2012 Fairway Group Holdings Corp.

Fairway Group Holdings Corp. ("Fairway" or the "Company”) announced today that it plans to conduct a registered initial public offering of its common stock. The offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes the review process initiated by Fairway’s confidential submission on August 2, 2012 of its draft registration statement. …

Newfangled Grocers Are Rapidly Gaining Weight

August 7, 2012 Alan R. Elliott, Investor's Business Daily

Several health and natural food grocery chains are putting on weight fast, gobbling up market share from local and regional players. …