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- Delhaize taps Retalix for POS terminals and other technology
Delhaize Group chose Retalix for in-store software, including point-of-sale terminals, at stores throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. "With Retalix as their preferred provider, Delhaize will have access to our entire suite of store, customer-loyalty and promotions offerings," Retalix CEO Shuky Sheffer said. Progressive Grocer
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- First "Back to School With Beef" campaign begins
The Beef Checkoff launched the first "Back to School With Beef" promotion at 107 retail locations in the Northeast, with a recipe booklet and in-store material. "We believe that the materials can help increase the frequency of beef purchases, and this allows us to incorporate our positive messages about the benefits of beef into the shopper's routine," said Michael Lamb, meat and seafood director at Kings Food Markets. Progressive Grocer
(8/27)
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- Coveted consumers exit the supermarket
Traditional grocers are losing market share, particularly in coveted sections of the population, including Hispanics, baby boomers and shoppers earning more than $100,000 annually, according to SymphonyIRI Group. Although supermarkets are still the top venue for grocery shopping, they are losing market share to dollar stores, club stores and supercenters. Supermarket News/Viewpoints blog
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- Relay Foods expands online grocery service beyond Va.
Relay Foods, an online retailer that delivers food from local growers and specialty food-makers, expanded beyond Charlottesville and Richmond, Va., to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., after acquiring online farmers market Arganica Farm Club. Shoppers order online, and groceries are delivered the next day to a residence or a pickup spot such as a health club or an apartment complex. The Sun (Baltimore)
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- Low-cal diet might protect heart function in obese women
Overweight or obese but otherwise healthy women who lost as much as 13 pounds through a hypocaloric diet over six months had a 26% reduction in myocardial triglycerides, suggesting that a low-calorie diet might protect cardiac function, researchers reported in the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. FoodConsumer.org
(8/26)
- Mass. schools ban deep-fat fryers, regulate trans fats
As schools in Massachusetts implement new federal guidelines for school meals this year, the state also is preparing to launch its own standards. The state regulations, which took effect Aug. 1, ban deep-fat fryers from school kitchens, limit the use of trans fats, require schools to offer free water all day and restrict serving sizes and calorie content. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model)
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- Honest Tea shows social media possibilities
Honest Tea created buzz and pushed social media in a new direction with its Honesty Index campaign, which included live streaming as people in various cities were given the opportunity to take a bottle of Honest Tea and leave a dollar. The successful campaign showed some of the possibilities of real-time streaming, which is becoming more affordable and easy to use with a cellular backpack kit called LiveU. Forbes
(8/27)
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Tomorrow: "Power of Meat" webinar will cover 2012 research
While 4 out of 5 home-cooked dinners include meat or poultry, 92% of shoppers are buying cheaper cuts to reduce spending. Tune in at 2 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday for the free "Power of Meat 2012 Webinar" to learn more consumer shopping habits in the meat aisle. Register!
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- Mangoes are recalled amid salmonella concern
Mangoes grown in Mexico and distributed by Splendid Products of Burlingame, Calif., were voluntarily recalled after being linked to 22 salmonella cases in Canada and 73 in California. The FDA is collecting relevant information. USA TODAY
(8/27)
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