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March 17, 2016

FMI, GMA dismayed as Senate blocks GMO bill

FMI and GMA expressed their disappointment Wednesday, when a cloture vote did not get the necessary 60 votes to move a measure establishing a voluntary, national standard for GMO labeling to the U.S. Senate.

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Sprouts CEO sharpens focus on new items

Sprouts Farmers Market CEO Amin Maredia on Wednesday said he was impressed with the new natural and organic products on display at Natural Products Expo West, and said the retailer keeps an eye on such items as it moves to become a food "trendsetter."

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5 prepared foods trends to watch

In a recent industry webinar, FMI and IRI showcased the current state of supermarket prepared foods and where it’s going. Here are five trends to watch. An SN Social blog post by Liz Webber.

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Kroger names new retail ops exec

Kroger Co. said Wednesday it has named a new group vice president of retail operations.

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Teamsters urge members to reject Costco offer

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said it is asking members employed by Costco on the East Coast and in California to reject a contract proposal from the company.

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Smart & Final sees expansion beyond the West

As Smart & Final converts 33 acquired Haggen stores in Southern California to its own banner over the next year, it is contemplating growth beyond its existing geography in six Western states, a company executive says.

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The Lempert Report: Is delivery agnosticism taking over?

It's time for supermarkets to connect their prepared foods or grocerant offerings to on-demand food delivery options.

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Products pack flavor punch at Seafood Expo 2016
Products on display at the 2016 Seafood Expo North America in Boston earlier this month were all about adding something spicy, tangy, sweet or herbed — or some combination.

Wegmans in foodservice
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Wegmans Food Markets can point to many reasons for its century of success — not the least of which is its renowned lineup of prepared foods and restaurant meals.

Bashas' opens remodeled Food City
Bashas’ opened a remodeled Food City in Tucson, Ariz., earlier this month — a 42,000-square-foot store featuring hanging pinatas and bright wall decor in keeping with the stores’ Hispanic focus.