Market Trends

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that pioneering nutrition navigation system “Guiding Stars” had a positive influence on food-purchasing decisions following implementation of program, and that these changes continue to be significant in making more nutritious food choices in the supermarket.

Rob Neenan, VP of government affairs for the Sacramento-based California League of Food Processors, will join United Fresh Produce Association in the newly created position of VP/environmental affairs and sustainability.

Americans’ Satisfaction with the goods and services they buy stayed strong in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Weis Markets has enhanced its senior leadership team by naming four of its executives SVPs reporting directly to the grocery chain’s president and CEO David J. Hepfinger. The four are Rusty Graber, Jim Marcil, Jay Ropietksi and Kurt Schertle.

DCI Cheese Co. is launching the “Taste of Paris” promotion in support of its imported French cheese brand Joan of Arc. From March 1 through April 30, participating retailers such as Supervalu, Tops Markets and HyVee will feature displays encouraging consumers to submit recipes that highlight Joan of Arc cheese.

The National Grocers Association (NGA) elected five new board members and re-elected nine board members to its board of directors at the trade group’s 2010 Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase, which was held last week in Las Vegas.

In the two days preceding the 2010 International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, Sealed Air’s Cryovac brand invited customers and supply partners to attend the “Poultry” 101 training event at the Duncan, S.C.-based company’s Packforum Americas innovation center, located minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Nineteen-year-old Martin’s Super Markets associate Kyle Perry is the nation’s new Best Bagger Champion, thanks to superior abilities that were on display at the National Grocers Association (NGA) contest held in conjunction with its convention in Las Vegas last week.