Retail & FoodService

Target Expands Into Fresh Groceries

December 17, 2010 Tanzina Vega, The New York Times

Target has been aggressively marketing its fresh food offerings this year in a major nationwide campaign. …

Foodservice Excellence To Earn Chefs Top Honors At United Fresh 2011

December 17, 2010 Patrick Delaney, United Fresh Produce Association Foundation

Foodservice Excellence to earn chefs top honors at United Fresh 2011. …

Burger King Franchisee Files Chap. 11; Owns 92

December 17, 2010 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

A Burger King franchisee of 92 restaurants has filed for Chap. 11 bankruptcy. …

CDC: 1 In 6 Get Sick From Foodborne Illnesses Each Year

December 16, 2010 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CDC report states one in six Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses each year. …

Technological Advances Are Forecast To Change Food Retailing

December 16, 2010 Scott Simpson, Vancouver Sun

Supermarket rivals Metro Inc. and Loblaw Cos. are both reporting higher quarterly earnings despite margin pressures and rising costs. …