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Recession Will Refocus Business on New Principles

Noted author Malcolm Gladwell will be a guest speaker at Nielsen’s Consumer 360 Conference in May.
PLMA’s new Innovation Hall to Include Technology, Supply Chain Strategies

The event begins a day before PLMA’s 2009 Private Label Trade Show in November.
Industry Groups React to FDA Chief Nominees; AMI Cheers ‘Downer’ Cattle Rule

The GMA and other trade and consumer groups are applauding President Obama’s selection of Dr. Margaret Hamburg and Joshua Sharfstein.
New Tool Determines Brand Loyalty of Consumers

The solution was developed to remove the guesswork in recruiting purchase-confirmed buyers of brands.
Nash Finch Q4 Revenue Up 12 %; Net Off 27 %

The distributor is angling to strengthen its financial position during “one of the most difficult business environments in history.”
Wakefern Veep Testifies Before House on Food Safety

Mike Ambrosio pointed out that grocers have in place extensive systems to deal with recalls and alert consumers.
Consumers Changing Purchase Choices in Troubled Economy

The Perishables Group, a market research firm specializing in the fresh food industry, unveiled the preliminary results of a consumer research project during a workshop at last week’s Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure conference.
Pro’s Ranch Markets Completes Rollout of Price Management Software

The Hispanic grocer is using the system to standardize pricing.

D'Agostino Taps Dora&#8217;s Naturals for First Most Valuable Partner Award