Meijer To Expand NuVal Scoring Program

April 7, 2010 Frank Guglielmi, Meijer

Meijer introduced an independent scoring system which calculates and summarizes a grocery product’s nutritional information into a single number.

Kroger Endorses Rapid Recall Exchange

April 7, 2010 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced its endorsement of the Rapid Recall Exchange, an online service that standardizes and accelerates food and product recalls and withdrawals.

Wealthy Want Brands Of Quality, Aesthetics, Authenticity

Wealthy consumers tend to favor brands that represent quality, aesthetics and authenticity.

Giant Eagle To Buy 5 Stores From TOPS

Giant Eagle Inc. reached an agreement to purchase five former Penn Traffic stores slated for closure in Pennsylvania from Tops Markets.

Perishables Go To Waste Despite Need

Farmers, restaurants and supermarkets throw away millions of tons of edible food each year at a time when a growing number of Californians struggle to put food on the table.