Research & Analysis

WASHINGTON -- The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) are among the supporters of a new proposal by Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, to combat what has become one of the most serious retail security challenges -- organized retail theft (ORT).

Chicago -- Labor unions representing Dominick's workers have agreed to a "day-by-day" contract extension as Safeway, Inc. continues to try to sell the Chicago-area grocery store chain.

Better ingredients, ethnic offerings, and "homemade" center plate entrees are upping the ratings of the 50-year-old TV dinner category.

AMSTERDAM -- Supermarket retailer and foodservice operator Royal Ahold NV said Friday it has closed the sale of its 99.6 percent interest in Santa Isabel S.A. to Chilean retailer Cencosud S.A.

AUSTIN, Minn. -- Hormel Foods Corp. today announced the acquisition of Sparta, Wis.-based Century Foods International in a $115 million cash transaction. Century Foods International is a manufacturer of nutritional products, dairy proteins and blends, and cheese products.

The Asparagus Club gives back to its industry and community through its scholarship program.

While VHS dominates educational and entertainment titles for kids, DVD grows its family audience by offering an increasing variety of titles and interactive components.

Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Penn Traffic Co. has arranged $270 million in additional financing to help get it through its stay in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and to repay its key lenders.