Businesses Trying Not Crack In Face Of Rising Egg Prices

As record-high U.S. egg prices caused by a recent avian flu outbreak have swept the nation, Las Vegas Valley businesses are trying not to, well, crack as price increases affect commercial bakeries, retail customers and restaurants.

Dutch Egg Processors Preparing For Export To The US

July 1, 2015 The Hague

Due to the avian influenza outbreaks in the United States, reportedly a shortage of processed egg products exists. On April 30, 2015, four Dutch egg processors reached eligibility to export to the United States. Currently the Dutch processors are determining their potential to export and take advantage of the increased import demand.

UK: Tesco, Sainsbury's & Asda Are Being Crushed By Aldi & Lidl

Britain's incumbent supermarkets are seriously suffering at the hands of German budget grocers Aldi and Lidl.

Peapod Announces Produce CSA Program

July 1, 2015 Peapod

Peapod.com, the country's leading online grocer, is making it even easier to enjoy fresh and local seasonal produce by offering a new Peapod Local Farm Box. Throughout the summer, Peapod customers in New York City, New Jersey, Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin will have the option of adding a box of produce from local farms to their virtual grocery cart. Developed in partnership with FarmLogix, a company that connects local farmers to businesses, Peapod's Local Farm Box is a convenient alternative to committing to a season-long Community Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) farm share.

A&P Announces Deal With New Bag Supplier

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc. said Friday it has entered into an agreement with another vendor to supply its stores with shopping bags and other packaging materials.