Grocery NewsGrocery news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Product Recalls: popcorn- August 15, 2008 The following recall has been announced: - Whole Foods Market is recalling 365 Organic Everyday Value Popcorn, Lightly Salted, because it might contain undeclared milk ingredients, which could cause a severe or ...http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/product-recalls-popcorn?fromrss=1 In a tight economy, shoppers buying more store brands- August 15, 2008 After watching the price of her favorite bread rising too quickly, Michele Shores of Cincinnati decided it was time for a fresh approach.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/in-a-tight-economy-shoppers-buying-more-stor... Whole Foods beef recall- August 14, 2008 Whole Foods Market has pulled fresh ground beef from its stores, the latest retailer affected by an E. coli outbreak traced to one of the nation's largest meat packers, and the second outbreak linked to ...http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/whole-foods-beef-recall?fromrss=1 Kroger to pour $4.5M into flooded store- August 14, 2008 In what it calls a gesture of good faith to residents of Martinsville, the Kroger Co.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/kroger-to-pour-4-5m-into-flooded-store?fromr... Winn-Dixie Uses IBM System z to Deliver Better Service, Value and Performance- August 14, 2008 As a longtime mainframe user, Winn-Dixie evaluated the benefits of consolidating its mainframe operations versus other potential solutions and found the mainframe with its reliability, security, and ...http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/winn-dixie-uses-ibm-system-z-to-deliver-bett... Whole Foods cutting 49 jobs in Austin- August 14, 2008 Whole Foods Market Inc. says it's eliminating 49 of its 650 corporate jobs in Austin.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/whole-foods-cutting-49-jobs-in-austin?fromrs... J.C. Penney launches rewards program- August 14, 2008 J.C. Penney Co. has launched a rewards program, and Macy's Inc. said Wednesday that it's hired a firm that Kroger, PepsiCo and Home Depot use to garner loyalty from shoppers.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/j-c-penney-launches-rewards-program?fromrss=... Confirmed: Giant Eagle to Y&R, Maxus- August 13, 2008 NEW YORK The Chicago office of Young & Rubicam has landed creative and media planning duties on Giant Eagle supermarket after a review, the client has confirmed.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/confirmed-giant-eagle-to-y-r-maxus?fromrss=1 Small-scale farmers grapple with modern commerce- August 13, 2008 GROWTH SPURT: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Whole Foods Market Inc. and many large grocers face rising demand for locally grown produce.http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/small-scale-farmers-grapple-with-modern-comm... Kroger to reopen store- August 13, 2008 MARTINSVILLE The Kroger Co. said Monday it will conduct a ceremony to thank workers and community volunteers for their help in rebuilding the grocery chain's Martinsville store, which was devastated by flooding ...http://www.topix.net/business/grocery/2008/08/kroger-to-reopen-store?fromrss=1 |