Trading Partners

A recent study conducted by the Bulk Is Green Council confirms what the Little Rock, Ark.-based advocacy group is seeking to advance with consumers: that retail prices of bulk foods vs. their packaged counterparts are an average of 35 percent lower. Indeed, bulk foods were lower for all of the 16 foods compared, with savings ranging from 3 percent to 96 percent. Additionally, the majority of bulk foods compared in the study were organic while their packaged counterparts were often not.

The Guiding Stars store-wide nutrition navigation system has made minor revisions to its evidence-based proprietary algorithm, which is regularly reviewed by the Guiding Stars Scientific Advisory Panel and amended as necessary, based on changes in dietary guidelines, nutrition policy and/or new scientific evidence that arises. The changes were made last month, with store shelf tags reflecting the revised star ratings in late June.

One is the largest retailer in the world, the other a 12-store, northern California independent. But the one thing they have in common is a strong commitment to serve the fast-growing Hispanic community in the United States.

Cargill and Kraft Foods have joined forces for a promotion pairing Cargill’s ground beef products with Kraft’s A.1. Steak Sauce.

New consumer polling data has found that an overwhelming majority of U.S. supermarket shoppers will continue to buy store-brand products even after the recession ends.

North American consumers continue to embrace self-service technology, as transactions at self-service kiosks will surpass $775 billion in 2009, according to a new research study conducted by IHL Group.

Soy Vay Enterprises, Inc. is marking its 27th anniversary as a manufacturer of all-natural kosher sauces, marinades and dressings with a brand-new flavor, Wasabiyaki (wasabi and teriyaki), which was exhibited at the New York Fancy Food Show.

The Retail Advisory Board (RAB) of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) met this week during the 2009 NACDS Marketplace Conference in Boston to discuss social networking opportunities within its businesses.