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- Best Yet introduces banner Best Market
Grocery chain Best Yet Markets opened its first store under banner Best Market in Holmdel, N.J. The company plans to open two more and convert stores in New York City and Long Island to Best Market locations. "You'll see a lot of decor changes, new fixtures and new signage," said Advertising and Marketing Director Jonathan Sender, adding that the change "is an opportunity to introduce ourselves to customers who don't know about us already." Supermarket News
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- Food-retail market in China becomes the world's largest
China's grocery sector is the largest in the world, valued at $972 billion, according to IGD research. The U.S. is in second place. "Between 2006 and 2015, the Chinese grocery market is forecast to triple in value," said CEO Joanne Denney-Finch. IGD predicted that the top markets in 2015 will be Brazil, Russia, China and India. BBC
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- Passover food has broad appeal
Kosher-food expert Menachem Lubinsky said about 30,000 kosher-for-Passover products are available at retailers, and they are being purchased by non-Jewish as well as Jewish people. Some people buy Passover food because they like the taste, because many items are gluten-free or because they are re-enacting the last supper of Jesus. Chicago Sun-Times
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- Line of local, seasonal seafood arrives at Rouses
Louisiana's Rouses Markets introduced a private-label line of sustainable, local and seasonal seafood. "Season, fishing restrictions and weather affect what local fish we offer," said Managing Partner Donny Rouse. "We carry flash-frozen Atlantic and Pacific fish filets, so the thought was, 'Why not create our own local brand that satisfies our local tastes?' " Supermarket News
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- Marsh adds diabetes-management program
Marsh Supermarkets debuted Eat Right Live Right With Diabetes, a program that includes an informational website with recipes and health information. "Marsh now offers a full suite of nutrition, wellness and pharmacy programs that address this growing public health problem -- from our efforts to combat childhood obesity, to in-store and online nutrition resources, to our pharmacy program that offers free diabetes medicines," said Chairman, President and CEO Joe Kelley. Drug Store News
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- Safeway partners with singer Lavigne on fundraiser
Customers who donate to Safeway's annual fundraising effort Support for People With Disabilities receive a coupon and a code providing access to video of musician and philanthropist Avril Lavigne. "We are working with Avril Lavigne to build even more excitement for our disabilities campaign and give our customers something unique as a thank you for their support," said Executive Vice President Larree Renda, chairwoman of the Safeway Foundation. Progressive Grocer
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- Pharmacies boost immunization access, Walgreen studies show
Case studies conducted by Walgreen show that pharmacies increase access to immunization by offering it during off hours and in underserved areas, as well as through a meningitis program. The company found that 37.1% of working-age adults and 25.4% of seniors visit Walgreen stores for vaccination during off-clinic hours. Drug Store News
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- Europe's StarBev agrees to be purchased by Molson Coors
StarBev, a brewer in Prague and Amsterdam, will be acquired by Molson Coors Brewing for about $3.54 billion, pending antitrust approval. "The Central and Eastern European beer market is attractive, with strong historical trends and upside potential as the region returns to its pre-economic-crisis growth rates," said Molson Coors CEO Peter Swinburn. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)
(4/3), The Wall Street Journal
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- Device measures food purity
An "optical stable isotope analyzer," a device developed by Silicon Valley's Picarro, analyzes isotopes in food to reveal information about its origins and purity. For example, it can tell whether beef comes from cows that are corn fed versus grass fed. NPR.org/The Salt blog
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- Low prices get the edge in Britain
In the U.K., six of the top 10 independent grocery chains are discount stores, according to The Grocer magazine. Wilkinson, with 366 locations, is the largest, and Poundworld Retail and B&M Retail are growing quickly. The Telegraph (London)
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- Wash reusable grocery bags regularly, experts say
About 15% of people who carry groceries in reusable bags wash them regularly, and that's a mistake because they can harbor bacteria. The Home Food Safety program, a partnership of ConAgra Foods and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recommends frequent washing with hot, soapy water or in a washing machine. United Press International
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