Retail & FoodService

On the final day of the 4th Annual StarChefs.com International Pastry Competition, the last three competitors standing, Meg Galus of NoMI at Park Hyatt Chicago, Thomas Raquel of Acadia in Chicago, and Sean Pera of The Herons at the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, went head to head in a chocolate battle. Each chef created bonbons, an entremet, and a chocolate showpiece to determine who would be the victor of the grueling three-day test held on the final day of the 8th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress. …

Because a healthy diet, wellness and eating pleasure are at the heart of its customers' priorities, today Metro launches its À votre santé avec Metro healthy eating program. This program, implemented as of October 17 in all Metro and Metro Plus stores in Quebec and in Ontario, will contribute to simplifying the life of customers who want to make healthier food choices. …

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, plans to test online shopping with home delivery in the Denver area. Walmart stores in Broomfield and Centennial will join a store in San Jose, Calif., in testing the online home-delivery service, the company said Tuesday.

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The list of Haggen, Inc. stores closing in Washington state continues to grow as the locally owned grocery chain announced three more of its TOP Food & Drug stores will shut their doors for good within the next three months. …

Empire Company Limited announced its long-term succession plan. Paul D. Sobey, a 32-year Empire employee, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1998, will retire from his position on December 11, 2013, while continuing as a director of the company. …