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Honey Bee Experiment Paves Way for 1st Small-Format Macey’s

 By Meg Major on Oct. 25, 2018

“Priceless lessons” learned from the year-old concept store gives Associated Food Stores a new format “to fulfill the needs of today’s consumer in a comfortable, easy-to-shop store.”

Fresh Food

Lab-Grown Meat Causes Food Labeling Confusion

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 25, 2018

The Lempert Report: The FDA is discussing how products created through cellular agriculture should be handled on-shelf.

Industry Partners

SQFI Honors Publix Exec With Distinguished Service Award

By WGB Staff on Oct. 25, 2018

Director of Corporate Quality Assurance Michael Roberson was recognized at the 2018 SQF International Conference for his time and expertise in the food safety arena.

Fresh Food

Produce Industry’s Future Is Ripe With High-Tech/High-Touch

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 25, 2018

PMA CEO Cathy Burns talks trends and talent retention at 2018 Fresh Summit in Orlando.

Industry Partners

NGA CEO Peter Larkin to Retire Next Year

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 25, 2018

A search committee will commence in mid-January.

Fresh Food

Hannaford, Price Chopper Discontinue Misfits Produce

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 24, 2018

The retailers have quietly dropped the brand due to insufficient standards and a lack of customer interest in the misshapen fruits and veggies.

Retailers

Publix to Raise Worker Wages—Again

By Jon Springer on Oct. 24, 2018

The retailer's third pay raise in a year comes amid unprecedented industry wage pressure and rapid new store growth.

Retailers

Sprouts to Open 30 New Stores in 2019

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 23, 2018

The retailer has seven openings slated for the first quarter, including its second location in Washington following its state debut in August.

Retailers

Publix Sets Safeway Reopenings

By Jon Springer on Oct. 23, 2018

Neighboring units to remain open as native chain tightens grip on Florida grocery.

Retailers

Raley’s Owner Talks Hotly Debated Food Topics in New YouTube Series

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 23, 2018

The retailer has launched “Minute With Mike Teel” to highlight its health-focused mission and help consumers make informed shopping decisions.

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