NCA Opens Nomination Period For The 2013 Confectionery Leadership Awards

The National Confectioners Association, in conjunction with Candy & Snack TODAY magazine, has opened the nomination period for the 2013 Confectionery Leadership Awards which allow NCA manufacturers and brokers to recognize trade customers who not only support, but also lead the confectionery industry in innovative thought leadership.

Nielsen Perishables Group Creates First Ever Syndicated Reports For All Fresh Departments

August 31, 2012 Nielsen Perishables Group

A total-store perspective is essential to understand and manage complementary and competitive fresh products, and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. The Nielsen Perishables Group developed Syndicated Fresh Reports to understand and measure the complete fresh food business (meat, produce, deli, bakery and seafood departments), enabling fact-based decisions and enhanced analytical power.

Inline Plastics Introduces Crystal Fresh Line Of Upscale Bakery Packaging

August 31, 2012 Inline Plastics Corporation

Inline Plastics Corp. announces the introduction of the Crystal Fresh® line of upscale bakery packaging.  Available in 7 commonly used sizes, these containers are ideal for in-store and retail bakeries, as well as processors who supply these bakeries.  The containers feature a clean, elegant design with minimal ribbing and crystal clear appearance emphasizing quality of contents which increases impulse purchases resulting in higher sales.

Pathmark Makes Community Rewards Program Available At All Pathmark Locations

August 31, 2012 A&P

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) today announced that the Pathmark Community Rewards program, which gives back one percent of customers’ purchases to local schools and nonprofits of their choice, is now available at all of the company’s Pathmark store locations.  The program is administered by eScrip, a company that provides cutting edge loyalty programs for merchants who want to support their local communities.

D.C. Housing Authority Submits Plans For Ward 7 Wal-Mart Project

Wal-Mart is about to begin building one D.C. store on Georgia Avenue Northwest and is making major strides toward opening another across town on East Capitol Street.