Bimbo Bakeries Parent Company Recalls Multiple Bread Varieties

February 20, 2013 FDA

BBU, Inc., the parent of the Bimbo Bakeries companies, has initiated a voluntary recall due to possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill.

BI-LO Expands Its Popular Fuelperks! Program

February 20, 2013 BI-LO

As the Wall Street Journal reports prices at U.S. gasoline pumps have climbed for 32 consecutive days to a four-month high, BI-LO today announced it has expanded its popular fuelperks! program to now include hundreds of additional fuelperks! bonus rewards grocery items that will help customers rack up from 5 to 50 cents per gallon per item. This potentially means bigger and quicker savings for customers who have a BI-LO BONUSCARD®.

Expert Panel: Whole Foods Should Not Drop Its Prices

February 20, 2013 Tom Ryan, Forbes

Seeking to shed its “Whole Paycheck” reputation, Whole Foods over the last few years has been offering more discounts, brought in less-expensive products, and held prices in a bid to appeal to a broader range of consumers. But Wall Street is wondering whether Whole Foods has already lowered prices enough.

Food City Launches New e-ValuCard Savers Program

February 20, 2013 VIC, LLC

Food City recently announced the launch of several exciting new programs designed to bring added value and convenience to their consumers. Among the newest features is their e-ValuCard Savers, which allows shoppers to electronically download manufacturers coupons from the company’s website to their ValuCard

Newark Seeds ‘Food Desert’ With New Supermarket

February 20, 2013 Mary Ann Bourbeau, NJ Biz.com

Mayor Cory Booker and other dignitaries were on hand today to officially open a Key Food Supermarket on Springfield Avenue, in Newark’s South Ward.