Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Niemann Honored With University of Illinois Fundraising Award
QUINCY, Ill. - Rich Niemann Sr., c.e.o. of Niemann Foods, Inc. here, has received the annual Varsity I award from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana for his company's efforts in raising more than $1.1. million over the past decade through sales of vendor product at Niemann Foods' County Market stores.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Making the difference
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GROCERY: Survival tactics

PLMA President Brian Sharoff reviews some of 2004's key trends in private label -- and hints at what's to come.
5 A Day Enlists Peanuts Gang for Wal-Mart Halloween Campaign

WILMINGTON, Del. - Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang are joining forces with the world's biggest retailer this Halloween season to encourage children to treat themselves to good health by eating a colorful variety of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
Grocery Categories Drive BJ's Wholesale Club's Healthy September Performance

NATICK, Mass. - Food and other grocery-related product segments were the clear leaders in sales growth for BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. in September, the company said yesterday.
Congress Urged to 'Act Boldly' to Address Childhood Obesity

WASHINGTON - A comprehensive national response is needed to address childhood obesity in the United States, members of Congress were told on Tuesday during a hearing by the Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee.
Sunset Brands Aims to Lead Low-carb Market

LOS ANGELES - As part of its strategy to become the nation's leading supplier of low-carb foods and beverages, Sunset Brands, Inc. yesterday announced it has completed the acquisition of Vancouver, Wash.-based Low Carb Creations, Inc., one of the nation's premier low-carb food manufacturers.
FreshLook Marketing Creates First Syndicated Database for Deli

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - FreshLook Marketing Group has begun marketing its brand-specific scanner-based sales information on deli meats and cheeses, with standardized category definitions and retailer-specific geographies.
Whole Foods Market Opens First Gluten-Free Bakehouse

RALEIGH, N.C. - Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, known for its selection of organics and other healthy fare, yesterday announced the opening of the Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse, the company's first dedicated gluten-free baking facility.
Dan Nelson to Join GMDC Executive Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ¿ GMDC has appointed Dan Nelson as s.v.p. of business development and marketing and c.o.o. for the association.

Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Niemann Honored With University of Illinois Fundraising Award

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Making the difference

GROCERY: Survival tactics

5 A Day Enlists Peanuts Gang for Wal-Mart Halloween Campaign

Grocery Categories Drive BJ's Wholesale Club's Healthy September Performance

Congress Urged to 'Act Boldly' to Address Childhood Obesity

Sunset Brands Aims to Lead Low-carb Market

FreshLook Marketing Creates First Syndicated Database for Deli

Whole Foods Market Opens First Gluten-Free Bakehouse

Dan Nelson to Join GMDC Executive Staff

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