Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

WASHINGTON -- Grocery Manufacturers Association said yesterday that the trade group has chosen Durham, N.C.-based Clarkston Consulting and Boston's AMR Research to conduct a study of how CPG companies and their trading partners can more effectively employ direct store delivery (DSD) as a marketing tool.

LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- D'Agostino's director of produce John Vasapoli has accepted the additional responsibilities of specialist/manager of food safety for the supermarket chain, based here.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Kellogg Company last week elected Robert A. Steele, vice chairman, global health and well-being of Cincinnati-based CPG manufacturer Procter & Gamble, to its board of directors effective July 1, 2007.

READING, Pa. - Redner's Markets, Inc. here reshuffled its executive deck with the promotions of Ryan Redner to c.o.o., and Frank Fiore to v.p. of grocery operations.

Upscale urban market Garden of Eden does battle against takeout competitors, with dozens of prepared food options and state-of-the-art cooking equipment.

As the gourmet/specialty segment shifts focus to the deli section, dairy case stalwarts are responding with new flavors and more promotions.

As the gourmet/specialty segment shifts focus to the deli section, dairy case stalwarts are responding with new flavors and more promotions.

Upscale urban market Garden of Eden does battle against takeout competitors, with dozens of prepared food options and state-of-the-art cooking equipment.