Trading Partners

Exclusive-brand programs in fresh categories are paying off for retailers that have a clear, premium point of difference -- but they've got to hit the mark.

From bratwurst to single-serve packages and spicy snacks, the packaged meat category can tap into consumer demand for zestier flavors and greater convenience.

KEENE, N.H. -- C&S Wholesale Grocers here said yesterday it has promoted three executives in merchandising positions. Tracy Moore has been promoted to v.p., marketing, merchandising, and trade relations. Zena Tessier has been promoted to v.p. of merchandising. Dan Fudger has been promoted to senior director of merchandising and trade relations.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- What started as a 10-year-old Iowa girl's idea for helping other kids in need, has blossomed into a nationwide fundraising drive with a goal of raising more than $1 million for young victims of hurricane disasters.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. -- In the last year, seven supermarket organizations helped raise over $225,000 for Children's Miracle Network affiliated hospitals throughout the country for in tandem with Produce for Kids (PFK) based here.

GREENFIELD, Mass. -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) here submitted a letter signed by more than 200 companies, farmers, and trade associations supporting the association's request that Congress restore the National Organic Program at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Consumer demand solutions provider Khimetrics, Inc. here has introduced a new capability that enables the integration of external market data, such as syndicated data from ACNielsen and IRI, within the Khimetrics demand intelligence and analytics platform.

LAS VEGAS -- The California Grocers Association (CGA) yesterday elected its 2005-2006 slate of officers and new board of directors at its annual meeting held here.