Food HBC & Consumables

03/21/2011 - 12:37
Wrigley chews on a custom-packaging idea

Wrigley's announced that is offering fans of its Extra sugar-free gum product the chance to create and purchase personalized packs featuring their photos and designs via the company's first-ever custom-packaging offer, MyExtra.

03/21/2011 - 11:12
Fruity Sensa offering hits market

Shortly after announcing the launch of its weight-loss system for men, Sensa is introducing a fruity lineup of energy enhanced vitamin drinks.

03/21/2011 - 10:46
Stater Bros. acquires two Albertsons stores

Stater Bros. has entered an agreement to purchase two stores from Albertsons in Lake Elsinore and Hesperia.

03/18/2011 - 11:26
Higher food prices eating at consumers' wallets

Food prices reached peak levels last month, according to the Labor Department's Producer Price Index.

03/17/2011 - 15:48
Extra packaging a waste for grocery manufacturers

Consumers can expect to find less packaging with their food and beverages in the coming years as manufacturers look to eliminate waste.

03/17/2011 - 14:57
Giant Eagle praised by the American Diabetes Association

Giant Eagle has received the American Diabetes Association's prestigious Chairman's Citation Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of individuals, corporations, institutions and organizations who have demonstrated dedication and commitment and have had a positive impact in advancing the mission of the ADA.

03/16/2011 - 11:16
Sam's cooks up some BBQ competition

Sam's Club, the official supplier of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, is sponsoring its first national BBQ tour and is awarding $400,000 in prize money -- a first for competitive barbeque.

03/16/2011 - 10:15
Safeway names new board member

Safeway has announced the appointment of T. Gary Rogers to the company's board of directors. The company's board of directors will expand from nine to 10 members with this new appointment.

03/15/2011 - 14:47
CVS Caremark's charitable arm donates funds to support relief efforts in Japan

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts under way in Japan following last week's tragic earthquake and tsunami, with a potential total donation of up to $300,000 through the matching of CVS Caremark employee donations.

03/15/2011 - 12:04
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour rides again

Beginning in mid-March, the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour will embark on another 10-month tour to provide an expected $14 million worth of free health tests.

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