Pharmacy

For the first day of Information Resources, Inc.’s (IRI) Summit 2010: Reinventing CPG and Retail, which kicks off today, the schedule of world-class speakers includes Food Lion CEO, Rick Anicetti, Sara Lee SVP and chief marketing officer Philippe Schaillee, and SymphonyIRI’s president and CEO John Freeland.

Guiding consumers toward the best choices for a healthy lifestyle is a growing role for today’s grocer. From national campaigns such as Fruits & Veggies—More Matters^® to Guiding Star labeling projects, this position is ever expanding.

Jamba Juice Co., the Emeryville, Calif.-based company that owns and franchises 742 Jamba Juice stores across the United States.

Manufacturers of foodservice equipment are keeping pace with the growth of dining away from home and the increasing takeout segment by producing products that allow operators to prepare food faster, more efficiently, cheaper and with an increasing commitment to the environment.

Genesis Today, a manufacturer of 100 percent pure superfruit juices, supplements and ready-to-drink beverages, has developed a line of nutrient-packed ready-to-eat puddings.

A New Brand Trial survey conducted by Market Force Information, Inc. among its network of 300,000 independent mystery shoppers and merchandisers found that Starbucks coffee was the No. 1 brand tried by consumers in the coffee/tea category in January, earning twice as many mentions as the No. 2 item, Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, or third-ranked Celestial Seasonings tea.

HEB debuted TV spots during the Super Bowl to reinforce its commitment to helping Texas families save money.

Following the success of its larger family-size not-from-concentrate organic juices, Santa Monica, Calif.-based Dream Foods International, LLC — a specialized importer and distributor of the super-premium, organic and kosher citrus varietal juices — has rolled out a new line of single-serve Italian Volcano Blood Orange and Tangerine Juices.