Western New York Target Stocks Up On Groceries
Western New Yorkers have gotten a sneak preview of a new retailing strategy by Target Stores, one that helps to increase the company’s intent as a one-stop shopping destination. …
Articles by James Fink, Buffalo Business First
Food Lion Moves To Refine Its Stores
Food Lion is out to repair its reputation with shoppers by sprucing up its local stores. In a test that has started in the Triangle and Chattanooga, Tenn., the Salisbury-based grocer is cutting prices on 6,000 items, reorganizing shelves, adding shopping carts, increasing staffing and trying to improve customer service. …
L’Academie De Cuisine Graduate Wins James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef
L’Academie de Cuisine (LAC), one of the ‘Top Ten’ culinary schools in the United States, is proud to announce that Angela Pinkerton, an alumna of LAC's professional pastry arts program won Oustanding Pastry Chef of the Year at last evening's James Beard Awards ceremony in New York City. …
Clifford Produce Names Steve Probstfield As Director Of Business Development
Chris Jacobs, president of Clifford Produce, announced today that the greenhouse grower has named Steve Probstfield as director of business development. Probstfield, who will operate from Springfield, Mo., is a seasoned industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience working with fresh fruits and vegetables. …
Pro*Act Promotes Gabe Romero To Procurement Manager
PRO*ACT, America’s leading distributor of fresh produce to the foodservice industry, has promoted Gabe Romero to the position of Procurement Manager. Romero has been a Product Manager for PRO*ACT since 2004 and now assumes the shared responsibility for the day-to-day duties and management of the procurement team. Gabe and Mike Gorczyca both hold the position of Procurement Manager. Along with their management responsibilities they also handle commodity purchases for PRO*ACT. …