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- Coborn's acquires Mike's Super Valu in Watford City, N.D.
Minnesota-based Coborn's plans to buy the Mike's Super Valu in Watford City, N.D., and convert it to a Cash Wise store. Coborn's is expanding in North Dakota and said previously it will build five new Cash Wise grocery stores. Mike's Super Valu has 40 employees, who will be transferred to a Cash Wise store set to open next year. St. Cloud Times (Minn.)
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- Grocery stores launch New Year's Eve promotions
Retailers have begun rolling out New Year's promotions, including one from Giant Eagle that offers "New Year's Eve Good Luck Pretzels" for $4.99 each. H-E-B of San Antonio is offering a 10% discount on sparkling wine and champagne, while Hy-Vee in Iowa is putting out a circular offering specials on party food such as shrimp, appetizers and beer. Supermarket News
(12/27)
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- Hidden retail trends for 2013
MomPopolies and Glocalism are among two of next year's trends that retail marketers may miss, according to a report from Colloquy on under-the-radar trends reshaping consumer behavior. MomPopolies are local establishments that engage consumers as well or better than national brands, while Glocalism is the concept that distant happenings can affect local business. Progressive Grocer
(12/27)
- Healthfulness dominates predictions of 2013 food-product trends
Food manufacturers can expect rising commodity prices and an increased focus by lawmakers on salt, fat and sugar levels as obesity continues to climb in 2013, Leatherhead Food Research predicts. An overall trend toward health and wellness is expected to provide growth areas in natural foods, functional foods, low-fat and low-sugar food products, Fair Trade products and food products with health benefits specifically geared for seniors, Leatherhead predicts. FoodManufacture.co.uk (U.K.)
(12/27)
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89% of retailers donate to food banks out of concern for hunger in the community
Learn more about the partnership between food banks and local supermarkets by downloading the free Decades of Donations report in the FMI Store.
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- New FDA registration deadline around the corner
Food manufacturers have until Jan. 31 to register with the Food and Drug Administration as part of the new Food Safety Modernization Act. Companies that produce, process or package food are encouraged to research the new requirements. "Don't just assume you are covered because your industry is regulated by agencies other than the FDA," said FDA Solutions Group Managing Director Ann Marie Gaitan. CandyAndSnackToday.com
(12/28)
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