Month: June 2013

Many grocery shoppers choose fruits, veggies and meats labelled “locally grown” in hopes that the food will not only be fresher, but that they will be doing their part for their local economy and the environment. …

KeHE Distributors previews its upcoming annual Holiday Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois June 10-11, 2013. The two-day event will bring together thousands of retailers and suppliers in the natural, specialty and fresh product categories to showcase holiday products and also year-round on “hot and trend” products. …

Schnucks Registered Dietitian Kara Behlke is partnering with the team at Schnucks Kehrs Mill, located at 2511 Kehrs Mill Road (63017), to deliver Summer Cooking Camps for young foodies ages 5-8 and 9-12.  Camps start Monday, June 10 and run through Friday, Aug. 9, but it’s based on a flexible schedule so campers can also register for individual classes. …

ShopRite and the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games announced that ShopRite has signed on as a Founding Partner for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, a national sporting event taking place in New Jersey June 14-21, 2014.  …

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) honored three grand prize winners and three honorable mentions at its inaugural Gold Plate Award presentation at the Health and Wellness @ Retail conference in San Antonio. The winners were recognized for creating food retail programs that promote family meals. …