Month: January 2018

Shoppers looking for foods to help boost their energy in the new year have a valuable resource at their local ShopRite. The supermarket announced today that it has launched “Fuel Better,” a new campaign that provides customers with product and meal suggestions to help increase their energy levels throughout the day. …

The FDA is committed to ensuring the U.S. food supply remains among the safest in the world. We’ve been working hard to implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the biggest overhaul of our nation’s food safety laws in more than 70 years. The law evolved from widespread concern about outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that kill thousands each year. These were true public health emergencies that compelled Congress to make this sweeping statutory reform. FSMA represents a profound and fundamental change in our approach to food safety, shifting from being reactive to preventive. …

Even though online food retailing has failed repeatedly, losing several billion dollars of venture capital, a second-generation revolution in underway in online food retailing. This revolution promises even more technology, more online shopping, and new, hybrid models of food retailing. This revolution, unlike the first one spearheaded by new entrants, is being led by existing industry leaders. For this reason, plus what has been learned from the many failures so far, this second-generation revolution is likely to succeed. …