Marnie Zahn Resnick Comments On Post-Recession Bakery Trends

May 8, 2013 Annie's Euro Bakery

Marnie Zahn Resnick, co-founder of Annie's Euro Bakery, has paid close attention to the baking industry since the recession hit. Here, she comments on an article that asserts that consumers have opted to cook at home instead of dine out at restaurants or fast food organizations. While this is true, consumers have been spending less money eating out, Resnick asserts that this does not necessarily mean that families have had to forgo what some may consider the luxury of dessert.

TortillaLand Gains Midwest Distribution

May 8, 2013 Circle Foods, LLC

Circle Foods, LLC, manufacturer of TortillaLand Uncooked Tortillas, has gained distribution of its 12-count Flour Tortilla variety and its 14-count Corn Tortilla variety in the nearly 200 Meijer grocery stores located in five states throughout the Midwest: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana.

Fresh & Easy Launches TGIF&Easy Free Items For Customers On Fridays

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is giving customers even more reason to be thankful for Fridays this month with the launch of its TGIF&Easy promotion. Every Friday in the month of May, customers can receive a special free item to make the start of their weekends even easier. Each week Fresh & Easy will announce the special Friday-only deal on its website, Facebook page and by email to Friends Loyalty Program Members.

Meijer’s Push Into Wisconsin Continues, Proposes Supermarket, Discount Store In Waukesha

Meijer Inc. plans to develop a supermarket and discount store on Waukesha's southeast side. As part of its push into Wisconsin, Meijer has proposed supermarket and discount stores in other Milwaukee-area communities, including Grafton, Wauwatosa, Sussex and Oak Creek. However, the retailer dropped plans for a store in Franklin.

Metro Adopts A Local Purchasing Policy

May 8, 2013 Metro Inc.

METRO INC. announced the adoption of a local purchasing policy for its agrifood products. This new initiative is part of METRO’s overall process of corporate responsibility and takes effect immediately. The first phase of its implementation, planned until 2015, will get underway in METRO supermarkets in Quebec and will then be adapted for the Ontario market.