Wegmans, Trader Joe's, Publix, Costco & Sprouts Top Consumer Reports Ratings

March 28, 2014 Consumer Reports

When it comes to supermarkets, biggest isn’t always best.  In Consumer Reports’ latest survey, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Costco and Sprouts earned the highest scores overall among 55 of the nation’s major grocery stores; Walmart, America’s largest grocer, landed at the bottom of the ratings, based on a survey of 27, 208 subscribers.

RPA Accepting Submissions For Third Annual Excellence In Reusable Packaging Award

The Reusable Packaging Association is accepting submissions for its third annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The award, sponsored by International Contract Molding, LLC, (ICM) an Otto Company, recognizes companies that have developed, supported, or implemented measurable and innovative reusable solutions in a business-to-business supply chain.  Non-members as well as members of the RPA are encouraged to enter. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent committee of judges who are not members of the RPA.

Grocery Store Wars: Indianapolis Shoppers To Profit From Foodie Fight

As the new Whole Foods Market – which will be called Bread & Circus in Wichita – aims to open at 13th and Webb in late summer, the company is seeking local producers to help stock its shelves.

Whole Foods Hopes To Stock Shelves With Kansas Products

As the new Whole Foods Market – which will be called Bread & Circus in Wichita – aims to open at 13th and Webb in late summer, the company is seeking local producers to help stock its shelves.

Unified's Market Centre Subsidiary Makes A 'World Of Difference' To Their Customers

March 28, 2014 Unified Grocers

Market Centre, a subsidiary company of Unified Grocers, announced that it has launched a new website (market-centre.com) dedicated to showcasing its wide array of products and resources. The site is designed to educate, inform and enhance relationships with retailers, suppliers and other key business partners.