Earvin 'Magic' Johnson To Keynote 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

Acclaimed businessman, humanitarian and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson will share insights into current issues and events, based on his 30-year journey toward becoming the number-one brand in Urban America, at the National Restaurant Association's annual trade show this May. Mr. Johnson will address attendees at NRA Show 2014 on Sunday, May 18, at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Mushroom Blending Is Trending In University Dining Halls Across The Nation

March 26, 2014 The Mushroom Council

Mushroom Mania is quickly spreading through university campuses throughout the country. From New Haven to Los Angeles, students and campus chefs everywhere are exploring nature’s hidden treasure.

Haggen & Unified Extend Supply Agreement

March 25, 2014 Unified Grocers, Inc.

Haggen and Unified Grocers today announced that they have extended their supply partnership for an additional five years. Haggen is the largest independent grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest and Unified is the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States. Unified took over the original supply agreement when it acquired Seattle-based Associated Grocers in 2007.

Supervalu Reshapes Wholesale Division

March 25, 2014 Supervalu

SUPERVALU INC.  announced plans for a streamlined independent business organization. As part of the new structure, SUPERVALU’s independent business will consolidate from three regions to two regions, forming new East and West teams. The new East and West independent business regions will be located in Mechanicsville, VA and Hopkins, MN. To lead the new organizations, SUPERVALU has named Kevin Kemp president of the East region and Bill Chew president of the West region.

Wal-Mart's New Tool Gives Competitor's Prices

Wal-Mart told The Associated Press that it has rolled out an online tool that compares its prices on 80,000 food and household products — from canned beans to dishwashing soap — with those of its competitors. If a lower price is found elsewhere, the discounter will refund the difference to shoppers in the form a store credit.