Publix Phasing Out Azodicarbonamide From Some Bread Products

February 12, 2014 Kyle Kennedy, The Ledger

Publix says it is phasing out a controversial food additive used in some of the grocer's bread products.

Rich Products' Survey: Most People Purchase Valentine's Gifts For 'Multiple Loves'

February 12, 2014 Rich Products

Significant others won't be the only ones feeling the love this Valentine's Day. According to a recent survey, the national day of love now extends way beyond that one special person. In fact, 44% of people surveyed by Rich Products, a leading provider to foodservice, in-store bakery and retail marketplaces, revealed that most people do in fact have multiple "loves" in their lives.

Cardenas Markets & Northgate Gonzalez Market Purchase Phoenix-Based Pro’s Ranch Markets

Two well-known Southern California-based Hispanic retailers—Cardenas Markets and Northgate Gonzalez Markets—announced that they have come together and reached a successful agreement with the US Bankruptcy Court to purchase Phoenix-based Pro’s Ranch Markets, which includes stores in Arizona (7), New Mexico (2) and Texas (2).

Ahold USA Announces Retirement Of Giant Carlisle Division President

February 12, 2014 Ahold USA

Ahold USA announced that Rick Herring, president of the Giant Carlisle Division, has made the decision to retire, effective February 14, 2014.

Unified’s SMART Shows Feature Technology & Marketing Programs For Independent Retailers

February 12, 2014 Unified Grocers

Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, held the first of three regional SMART (Sales, Marketing And Retail Technology) Shows created exclusively for its independent retail customers on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Double Tree Hotel, Norwalk, Calif.