Supervalu Said To Be Moving Toward Sale Of Two Chains To Cerberus

Supervalu Inc. (SVU) is moving toward a deal to sell retail chains such as Albertsons and Save-A-Lot to Cerberus Capital Management LP after talks on a full takeover of the grocer stalled, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Tops Launching Specialty, Organic Supermarket

Tops Markets LLC will start the new year with an upscale supermarket concept and, if successful, the store could be a template for a fresh expansion tract for the region’s largest supermarket chain.

British Retailer Tesco Gives Up On US Supermarkets

December 10, 2012 Mark Thompson, CNN Money

The Fresh & Easy chain has been put up for sale, as U.K. retail powerhouse Tesco admitted defeat in its attempt to take on established supermarkets in the United States.

California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized Rider Graduates To WorldTour Team

December 10, 2012 California Giant Berry Farms

California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized is proud to announce that another young rider in the development program has graduated to join a WorldTour team.  After two successful years with the squad which included winning the USA Under-23 Time Trial Championship, Evan Huffman signed a two-year professional contract with the Astana Pro Team.

2.6 Million Lb Produce Donation To Benefit Houston Food Bank Through Gift Of Produce Holiday Event

The Houston Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association (HFFVA) will hold its 26th Annual Gift of Produce Holiday Event benefitting Houston Food Bank on Friday, December 14, 11AM at Hermann Plaza (In front of City Hall) downtown Houston, 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX. This annual event garners contributions from produce growers, distributors, shippers and retailers from across the United States, as well as Mexico and South America to make the world’s largest donation of fresh produce for hunger relief in a single event.