Nonfoods

Food manufacturers have the potential to increase market share by converting to a shaped container from the traditional can, according to recent proprietary research conducted by global market research firm Ipsos.

Another regional grocer is revving up its interest in rewarding shoppers with gasoline discounts with a c-store partner.

McCaffrey’s Market; Converted Organics, Inc.; and Organic Diversion, LLC have joined forces to collect, process and convert food waste from McCaffrey’s Princeton, N.J., store into organic fertilizer is now being sold at that location.

Even in the midst of a palpable economic downturn, two leading supermarket chains are in the spotlight for spearheading efforts to help needy citizens in the communities in which they operate.

The alliance will help Freshpet reach a fast-growing market.

There are three key reasons that bulk foods are poised to become a bigger seller in supermarkets across the country, says the Bulk Is Green Council: They are typically less expensive per ounce than their packaged counterparts; you can buy only what you need; and the lack of packaging is as green as it gets.

New consumer research by the Private Label Manufacturers Association reveals that shoppers can save about 30 percent off their grocery bill by purchasing store-brand products on their weekly trips to the supermarket.

As more and more Americans shop their local supermarket for a healthier diet, successful retailers are implementing programs, signage and online tools to help customers achieve their dietary goals.