ABA Urges ITC To Dump Big Sugar's Case Against Mexican Imports

Yesterday, the American Bakers Association submitted official comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding the recent antidumping case brought forward by the American Sugar Coalition. This case accuses the Mexican sugar industry of dumping sugar into the U.S. market, driving prices down and forcing the U.S. government to spend taxpayer dollars to protect domestic sugar producers.

Jewel-Osco Names Doug Cygan As Vice President Of Marketing & Merchandising

April 24, 2014 Jewel-Osco

Jewel-Osco announced that company veteran Doug Cygan has been named Vice President of Marketing & Merchandising for the Itasca-based grocery store. Bringing 34 years’ experience to the role, Cygan will support Jewel-Osco’s marketing and merchandising endeavors while the company works to become the favorite neighborhood grocer of Chicago again.

Government Of Canada Improves Labeling Of Halal Food Products

After extensive industry consultation the Government of Canada has amended the Food and Drug Regulations to provide consumers with more information about how food labelled as halal are made.

Hannaford Adds Curbside Pickup

Hannaford wants to offer curbside pick-up service at its store in Saratoga Springs, adding another wrinkle to the intense competition with Price Chopper, ShopRite and other grocery chains in New York's Capital Region.

Wegmans Food Markets Plans Two New Stores In Virginia

April 24, 2014 Ray Daudani, WWBT

Wegmans Food Markets confirmed plans Wednesday to open two stores, one in Chesterfield and another in Henrico.