Whole Foods Southwest Region Recalls Chocolate Cake For Two

February 17, 2015 FDA

Whole Foods Market is recalling chocolate cake for two produced and sold in retail stores in the Southwest Region, which includes TX, OK, LA, AR, due to undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-­threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Grocery Sales In Britain Grow At Fastest Rate Since 2008

Shares in Tesco and Wm Morrison surged on Tuesday after the strongest growth in British food sales since 2008 helped to resuscitate the embattled supermarket groups.

International Distributor Hubert Company Opens US Western Region Center In Reno, NV

Hubert, a worldwide leader in foodservice and food retail product solutions, officially announces the opening of its U.S. western region distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The company initially plans to hire fifteen to twenty full time employees at this location.

Instacart Is Retail’s New Best Friend – Just Ask Whole Foods

February 17, 2015 Erika Morphy, Forbes

The retailers weekly online delivery sales have already passed the $1 million mark and in some stores online delivery sales are as high as 5% of the total sales, co-CEO Walter Robb said on the earnings call. Not bad considering Whole Foods launched its partnership with the third-party delivery service in September in 15 markets.

Task Force Announces Statewide Plans To Prioritize Healthy Food Access In Ohio

February 17, 2015 Finance Fund

Despite Ohio's internationally recognized agricultural and food processing activity, the state is home to many communities with too few places to purchase healthy, affordable food. This food access crisis has put over 2 million residents, including more than 500,000 children, at risk for chronic disease and diet-related death.