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On the Road with the Non-GMO March
With the goal in site, the 30 or so daily marchers who’ve populated the Right 2 Know March are closing in on Jessup, Md., on their way to Washington, where they’ll help lead a rally calling for...
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Q&A: Fair Trade USA
Earlier this week I posted about Fair Trade USA’s controversial resignation from Fairtrade International (FLO), the movement’s governing body. The move grew out of FTUSA’s belief that FLO certification...
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Ahold Eyes New Chapter of Growth Opportunities
AMSTERDAM — Ahold considers its extensive global operation to be well into its next chapter, one whose main plot line involves creating new opportunities in the United States and Europe. However, to...
View ArticleExecutive to Watch: Maintaining Sam's Momentum Key for Rosalind Brewer
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club has been one of the bright spots for Wal-Mart Stores during the economic downturn, and it will be up to SN Executive to Watch Rosalind Brewer, the warehouse club’s new...
View ArticleExecutive to Watch: Doug Sanders Making Sprouts Bigger and Better
As the president of Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market, SN Executive to Watch Doug Sanders stands at the focal point of what some observers say is one of retailing’s biggest growth opportunities....
View ArticleExecutive to Watch: Randy Edeker Grows Up With Hy-Vee
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Randy Edeker, one of SN's Executives to Watch in 2012, cannot imagine being anyplace other than where he finds himself — less than three months away from becoming chairman and...
View ArticleExecutive to Watch: Save-A-Lot at a Crossroads for Santiago Roces
ST. LOUIS — Less than a year into SN Executive to Watch Santiago Roces’ tenure as president and chief executive officer of Save-A-Lot, the limited-assortment banner that was a focal point of...
View ArticleExecutive to Watch: Randall Onstead Is Melding Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie
MAULDIN, S.C. — Randall Onstead, the chairman of Bi-Lo here and one of SN's Executives to Watch in 2012, sees three primary challenges ahead as he prepares to oversee the merger of Bi-Lo and...
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SN Special Report: Produce Is On the Move
As the industry gets ready for the 2012 Fresh Summit Convention, SN spoke with Bryan Silbermann, PMA’s president and CEO, about show highlights, food safety, legislation and PMA’s plan to rethink its...
View ArticleIn-Store Bakery Executives Weigh In on Traffic Drivers
Modern Baking gathered several in-store bakery executives to share their tips for upping traffic and boosting sales. The roundtable sponsor was BakeMark, and the following are excerpts from the article...
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Damage and Delays: One Chain's Hurricane Experience [Audio]
The Zoitas family owns four Westside Market stores in Manhattan and Maywood’s Marketplace in Maywood, N.J. Chief Executive Officer George Zoitas talked to SN on site at his Chelsea store about the...
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Online Grocery in Prime Position, Says Relay Foods CEO
Like many supermarket operators, Zach Buckner believes online ordering with customer pick-up holds a lot of potential.read more
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Video: A Dive Into the Frosting
Katie Martin, chief editor at Modern Baking, talks to SN's Jenna Telesca about design trends at the Hy-Vee cake design contest. Check out what's happening right now with custom cakes and their in-store...
View ArticleFMI Eyes Evolution of Future Connect
ARLINGTON, Va. — Food Marketing Institute is returning to an annual trade show format next year, but Future Connect will live on in some form, Leslie G. Sarasin, president and chief executive officer,...
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Video: Leaders Must ‘Develop, Nurture, Motivate’ Workforce
The food industry is changing, and “over the years what really has evolved is the need for the leader to be able to develop and nurture and motivate their people, and what does it mean to be effective...
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Video: Future Leaders Face ‘Dramatic’ Changes, Says FMI’s Sarasin
FMI’s Future Connect conference gives the food retailing industry an opportunity to “work with our future leaders” who are “facing a dramatically changing industry,” says Leslie G. Sarasin, president...
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Whole Foods Sourcing Update: An Interview With Chairman Elstrott
AVENTURA, Fla. — Whole Foods Market Chairman John Elstrott discusses the retailer's needs relating to ingredient transparency, and products that are local, organic and non-GMO. He was interviewed at...
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Video: McDonald's Offers Healthier Choices
SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel talks to Richard Junge, bakery category manager for McDonald's Menu Innovation and Development, about the fast-food chain's healthier menu.read more
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Video: Bakery Customers 'Smarter Than Ever'
IGA CEO Mark Batenic says today’s consumers “are smarter than ever … and are concerned about what ingredients are going into the products,” including baked goods. read more
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'Trends' Report Outlines Opportunities in Evolving Retail Landscape
The grocery store industry will be reshaped by four driving forces during the next 12 years, according to the 2013 Trends report from Food Marketing Institute.read more
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