Frozen Foods

Giant Eagle Fires Third Salvo in Price Reduction Campaign
PITTSBURGH -- In an ongoing effort to keep the Rollback Man and tactics of other large format retailers at bay, Giant Eagle based here yesterday launched its third round of price cuts, slashing roughly 10 percent off the prices of nearly 3,000 items.
Dole Food Promotes Idrovo to Packaged Foods Prez
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Dole Food Co. based here promoted Javier H. Idrovo to president, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods, succeeding Peter M. Nolan, who earlier announced his retirement after 13 years with the fresh produce and floral producer and marketer.

Rising Gas Prices Boosts CPG Spending in Major Channels: IRI Study

CHICAGO -- With gasoline costs soaring and projected to only rise higher, the average U.S. consumer is reconsidering purchasing decisions. So far, some of them are purchasing more CPG products, which bodes well for grocers.
FDA Issues Alert About Some Dole Salads

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to avoid eating certain pre-packaged salads made by Dole Food Co., because 11 people here were sickened by a serious food-borne illness linked to the products.
Redner's Set to Re-open Ephrata, Pa. Unit

Ephrata, Pa. --- After a series of setbacks and construction-related challenges, Redner's Warehouse Markets will finally proclaim the remodeling of its store here complete this weekend.
Price Chopper Promotes Cimmino to Director of Grocery Purchasing

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -- Golub Corp./Price Chopper Supermarkets said Friday that it promoted Karen Cimmino to director of grocery purchasing, reporting directly to Jim Mizeur, v.p. of grocery and general merchandise.
IRI Reports on Most Popular Pre-Hurricane Stock-Up Items

CHICAGO -- As retailers in coastal areas help their customers stock up in this unusually active hurricane season, purchasing patterns from pre-Hurricane Katrina sales, released last week by Information Resources, Inc., might help.
Aldi Expands its Fancy Private Label with Frozen Meals

BATAVIA, Ill. -- Limited assortment retailer Aldi here has added frozen dinners to its premium, yet affordable, exclusive-label program under the Grandessa brand.
Heinz To Refocus On Ketchup, Sell Off Non-Core Biz

PITTSBURGH -- In an effort to boost profits, the H.J. Heinz Co. intends to focus on its best-selling foods, including its brand-name ketchup, while selling off underperforming businesses such as its seafood, vegetables, and frozen foods in Europe.
Dole Adds New V.P./ Worldwide Applied Research Post

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Dole Food Company, Inc. based here named Dr. Thomas Farewell v.p. of worldwide applied research. Farewell will begin his new duties this Wed., Sept. 21, and will report to Richard J. Dahl, Dole's president and c.o.o.

Giant Eagle Fires Third Salvo in Price Reduction Campaign

Dole Food Promotes Idrovo to Packaged Foods Prez

Rising Gas Prices Boosts CPG Spending in Major Channels: IRI Study

FDA Issues Alert About Some Dole Salads

Redner's Set to Re-open Ephrata, Pa. Unit

Price Chopper Promotes Cimmino to Director of Grocery Purchasing

IRI Reports on Most Popular Pre-Hurricane Stock-Up Items

Aldi Expands its Fancy Private Label with Frozen Meals

Heinz To Refocus On Ketchup, Sell Off Non-Core Biz

Dole Adds New V.P./ Worldwide Applied Research Post