Publix Announces First Durham Location

December 29, 2016 WTVD

The supermarket chain said it has "executed a lease" on a location at what will be North River Village. In a followup Thursday, the company said the location is pending rezoning. The store is scheduled to open in 2018.

Amazon’s Newest Brand, Wickedly Prime, Brings Its Private Label Food Business Out Of Stealth Mode

December 29, 2016 Todd Bishop, GeekWire

Amazon has launched a new private label food brand that is notable in part because it’s much more obvious that it’s a product of the online retail giant — starting with the name, Wickedly Prime, and the logo, a version of the Amazon smile with a tongue.

The Dark (And Often Dubious) Art Of Forecasting Food Trends

December 29, 2016 Kim Severson, New York Times

Remember when wraps seemed revolutionary? Maybe you had one on your way home from an Alanis Morrisette concert in 1996.

Five Eating Attitudes And Behaviors To Watch In 2017

December 29, 2016 The NPD Group, Inc.

In a world of uncertainty, one thing is certain in 2017: America will eat! But how and where people source meals and the attributes that will win share of wallet are ever-changing, and according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company, here are five overarching trends to watch in 2017.

The Allen Lund Company Partners With Navidad En El Barrio For 11th Consecutive Year

December 29, 2016 Allen Lund Company

The Allen Lund Company (ALC) partnered with Navidad en el Barrio in its 11th consecutive year with joint efforts of a Toy Drive benefiting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This event is an addition to ALC's ongoing goal of 40 Acts of Kindness in celebration of our 40th year in business. The event held on Saturday, December 17 was well attended with over 700 families in need. Families' received toys, shoes and Christmas meals provided through Navidad en el Barrio.