Month: April 2013

Circle Foods, LLC, manufacturer of TortillaLand Uncooked Tortillas, has gained distribution of its 36-count Flour Tortilla variety in 25 Costco locations across Canada … from Calgary to Winnipeg and Edmonton to Vancouver. …

The rapid growth of the organic food industry is a good thing if it means that more people are supporting sustainable practices and avoiding unesecessary pesticides, but any $30 billion-a-year industry should be approached with caution. The wholesome-sounding "organic" label remains squarely on the fence between health and marketing. …

WinCo Foods LLC — an employee-owned discount grocer based in Boise, Idaho — has handed over nearly $12 million in cash for a massive west Phoenix lot where it plans to erect an 800,000-square-foot warehouse within the next year and bring about 300 jobs to the Valley. …

ALDI, the nation's low price grocery leader, is making it easier to find high-quality foods at affordable prices with the launch of its new premium brand, ''Specially Selected." Identified by its sophisticated packaging, the brand features a range of specialty products available periodically throughout the year – from German coffees and gourmet pastas to premium meats and cheeses. …

Key Food will bring 200 new jobs to Staten Island by June, as it opens three new stores in the borough. It already employs more than 100 at its two existing locations in West Brighton and Castleton Corners. …