UF/IFAS Study: Some Consumers Confuse ‘Local’ With ‘Organic’ Food

With more people buying local and organic food, consumers should know the difference between the two so they recognize what they’re buying, but nearly one in five still confuse the terms, a University of Florida researcher says.

Ahold Suffers Margin Squeeze In US

Dutch supermarket chain Ahold posted a first-quarter operating profit below analyst expectations, as margins fell in the United States and the Netherlands, the group's main markets.

Whole Foods Expands South Florida Distribution Center

Whole Foods Group has expanded its South Florida distribution center to fill the entire Pompano Business Center Building M.

Five New Mariano's Coming In 2015

In an interview with Crain's, Mr. Mariano, chairman and CEO of Roundy's Supermarkets Inc., the Milwaukee-based owner of the Mariano's chain, confirmed that his rapidly expanding namesake grocery will open an additional five stores in 2015. Through a spokesman, he confirmed four of the locations:

Awe Sum Organics Celebrates 29 Sweet Years

May 30, 2014 Awe Sum Organics

This month Awe Sum Organics celebrates their 29th anniversary.  Founder and President David Posner began his dream of bringing safe, organic fruit to the masses 42 years ago and ended up growing a lifelong passion for organic produce into his livelihood. It was a long hard road going against the grain, but one well worth paving.