CHANDLER, Arizona - In an unusual venture for a food retailer, Arizona's Bashas' Inc. is partnering with Tucson-based El Charro restaurants to sell ready-to-eat Mexican food at Bashas' and Food City stores throughout the state, the Arizona Daily Star reports.
DALLAS - Fleming today announced that it has been selected by Target Corporation to supply candy, cookies, and convenience frozen and refrigerated foods to all Target stores nationally.
CHICAGO - European plans to label gene-altered foods and require data tracking their movement threatened a new transatlantic trade row on Wednesday as U.S. grain sector officials said they are unworkable and would lead to higher food costs, Reuters reports.
ATHENS, Tenn. - A new day is dawning in freezers across the Southeast as Mayfield Dairy Farms introduces the new Clik-Top re-sealable carton for its rectangular package.
WASHINGTON - The ConAgra Beef Co. is voluntarily recalling 354,200 pounds (160,700 kg) of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with potentially deadly E.coli bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Sunday.
Inspired by the need to boost sales, manufacturers are introducing more new products than ever. For retailers, that's both a big opportunity and a major headache.
PITTSBURGH - Specialty food retailer Trader Joe's is reportedly eyeing the Pittsburgh market as it continues its growth plans on the East Coast, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports.
