Mike Comeau’s Markets Stores Sold To Cooperative

As one of Vermont’s largest independent retail grocery chains, Mike Comeau’s markets not only serve the needs of local communities, but also offer a character and products unique to each town. Associated Grocers of New England Inc. is set to close the deal on Comeau’s stores on Jan. 18.

Inspector General Report: FDA Food Recalls Dangerously Slow, Procedures Deeply Flawed

December 28, 2017 Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY

The federal recall process for about 80% of the nation’s food is so slow it can take up to 10 months to get unsafe products off all store shelves — even when people are getting sick, says a report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services’ inspector general office.

USDA Food Price Outlook

December 28, 2017 USDA ERS

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food is a component of the all-items CPI. The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative market basket of consumer goods and services. While the all-items CPI measures the price changes for all consumer goods and services, including food, the CPI for food measures the changes in the retail prices of food items only.

Henningsen Cold Storage To Build New Facility In Grandview, WA

December 28, 2017 Henningsen Cold Storage Co.

Henningsen Cold Storage Co. announces plans to build a new 5-million cubic foot temperature controlled warehouse to support the growing demand of customers in the Yakima Valley and Columbian Basin regions of Washington state. Construction will begin immediately with completion in the summer of 2018.

Highline Mushrooms Wins New Product Showcase Award At New York Produce Show

December 28, 2017 PerishableNews.com

Highline Mushrooms, Leamington, Ontario, Canada, received the 2017 Best New Product Award at The New York Produce Show and Conference for its Organic Mushroom Medley bags.