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| July 22, 2008 |
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 Sam's Club Introduces Collegiate Membership
College students can buy a year-long warehouse club membership for $40, and will receive a $15 gift card for their first purchase.
Sainsbury's Wins Green IT Award for Pioneering Use of Two-Sided Thermal Printer
The UK grocer plans to install the printers in 7,000 checkouts by year's end.
United Fresh Taps New Membership Director
The produce trade group created the new position to grow its membership.
National Co-op Grocers Raise Funds for Farm Flood Victims
Shoppers will have four ways to pitch in.
Scientist Seeks to Debunk 'Myth' of Organic Nutritional Superiority
The Rutgers University food scientist claimed a recent pro-organic report from the Organic Trade Association's Organic Center was based on selectively chosen and presented data.
| July 18, 2008 |
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Winn-Dixie Shifts Animal Welfare Standards
Following complaints from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Winn-Dixie plans to encourage improvements in farm and slaughter conditions for some animals in its supply chain.
Seafood Consumption Dipped Last Year: NOAA
The Fisheries Service said developing U.S. aquaculture instead of depending on imports would bring costs down and stimulate a purchasing comeback.
Report Presses L.A. to Address 'Food Deserts'
A commission formed by the Alliance for Healthy and Responsible Grocery Stores wants to implement uniform standards for grocery operations in the city.
Gas Prices Force Consumers to Put the Brakes on Discretionary Spending: Nielsen
The new report shows significant numbers of consumers combining shopping trips, eating out less, and staying home more.
Internet Coupon Usage Up 83%, but Paper Still Rules
Milwaukee, WI and Rochester, NY are the Top Cities for Grocery Coupon Clipping, according to a study from Scarborough Research.
Chicago Transit Authority Looking to Add Supermarkets to Routes
Several unidentified grocery chains are said to be interested in a plan the CTA is considering to add grocery stores in train stations, L stops.
Obituary: Terrence "Tip" Murphy, Ready Pac Foods
Colleagues mourn the loss of a produce industry standout.
| July 17, 2008 |
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Industry Groups Applaud ORC Legislation
All are united in their support of the proposed Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008.
| July 15, 2008 |
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Over 1,000 Food Labels Now Carry Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Logo
Trade support of PBH's More Matter logo is increasing in the bid to build consumption gains.
SJU Food Marketing Department Welcomes New Chair
Longtime food marketing prof John Stanton has become chairman of the Philadephia university's well respected food marketing department.
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