Program Doubles Food Stamp Bucks In Grocery Stores

June 24, 2013 Eliza Barclay, NPR

In recent years, programs that double the value of food stamp dollars spent at farmers markets have generated a lot of attention. The basic idea: Spend, say, $10 in food stamps and get an extra $10 credit for purchases at the market. That's why the Fair Food Network announced that it's taking its food stamp incentive program to a new frontier: grocery stores.

Instacart Seeks To Dominate Online Grocery Delivery

Instacart, a San Francisco-based grocery delivery service thats taking orders and seemingly kicking butt, has already made ordering groceries online easier now its making it cheaper, too.

US Foods Launches Second Annual Search For America's Next Top Product

June 21, 2013 US Foods

In a search to find the best new recipe in America, US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies and leading distributors, is launching the second annual Next Top Product Contest. Focused on uncovering the best bakery, hot appetizer or sauce recipe, Next Top Product gives customers the opportunity to submit their recipe for a chance to have it made into a US Foods commercial product that will be available across the country.

Certified Angus Beef Is Cooking Up Retail Trust

Hawaiian chef Keoni Chang wants the peace of mind that comes from knowing his customers—everyone who shops at the 32 Foodland supermarkets across the Islands—will go home and prepare meals that make them happy. Several years ago, that led Foodland to upgrade from Select beef, starting with cutting tests of Choice and premium brands. “From the standpoint of tight specifications and consistency, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand is what came out on top for us,” the chef says.

Maine Lobster Community Hosts Chefs From South Korea

Four chefs from high-end hotels in South Korea have had their interest in Maine lobster peaked to the point where they are traveling to Maine to spend a week learning about our favorite crustacean.  From June 17-21, the chefs will get a hands-on education in Maine lobster from trap to table.  The educational program, a joint effort between Calendar Islands Maine Lobster and Maine Lobster Promotion Council, is being conducted with the support of lobster dealers and processors as well as program sponsors.