Month: January 2016

Food eVangelists, a small but globally powerful group who want to impact the way food is raised, packaged and sold, are quickly becoming less of an influencer audience and more representative of mainstream consumers. This, according to the fourth global Food 2020 study, released today by leading global public relations agency Ketchum, which hones in on this vocal group in 11 markets across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. …

Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker recently announced a new executive promotion, the 2016 board of directors, the 2015 Hy-Vee Hall of Fame honorees and award recipients of two newly established Chairman’s Awards at the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. …

Remember the buzz back in September when Target said that it was getting rid of the junk food (or some of it) in the checkout lane and replacing it with healthier options in a test rolling out to a couple dozen stores? Well, I recently took a look at some of those checkout lanes to see just how drastic the changes have been. …

FreshDirect announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of FoodKick, a new mobile-first food business that connects consumers to the freshest, tastiest finds in food, drinks, and lifestyle essentials all delivered within an hour. …

Grocery shopping can be a source of frustration, temptation, even unnecessary snacking – and one national retailer is making big changes for the better. To kick off the New Year, ALDI is giving customers more selections they can feel good about – all while saving up to 50 percent2 on grocery bills. From increased organics and healthier options at checkout, to exclusive brand food products free from ingredients customers worry about, ALDI has made the shopping experience easier to navigate with an eye toward better eating. …