New Desserts Make It Possible To Eat Vegetables While Satisfying Sweet Tooth

Today’s pastry chefs are going beyond carrot cake, zucchini bread, and sweet potato pie when it comes to making desserts with vegetables. In the November issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Associate Editor Karen Nachay writes about the way dessert is evolving from the traditional to the unexpected.

Supermarkets Swing Back To Center

December 26, 2012 Sarah Mahoney, Media Post

For years, the “center store” of the supermarket has been considered as passé as the cans of fruit cocktail sold there, with consumers spending more time — and money — wandering the produce, meat, deli and bakery aisles.

Kroger Ratifies Agreement With UFCW Local 1995

December 26, 2012 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. associates working at stores in the company's Mid-South and Atlanta Divisions have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 1995.

Bag Ban Discussion Reaching Cupertino Leaders In January

Cupertino is ready to talk about banning the bag. The city is hosting two public meetings to inform residents about a proposed ordinance that would spell the end of single-use plastic bags at many retail establishments within Cupertino.

Wal-Mart Names Karen Roberts Executive Vice President & General Counsel

December 26, 2012 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced the promotion of 17-year company veteran Karen Roberts , 42, to executive vice president and general counsel for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., reporting to Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Jeff Gearhart , 48. The appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2013.