Retail & FoodService

FreshDirect, a leading online retailer of fresh foods and grocery items, announced today that the company will officially launch in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1.   Serving the New York Metro area for the past decade, FreshDirect's 10th birthday marks the expansion of the company's service footprint into the City of Brotherly Love.  Beginning October 1,  Philadelphians can enjoy FreshDirect's signature farm-fresh produce, custom-cut meat, seafood and deli items, bakery-fresh pastries and breads, local foods, all-natural and organic foods, coffee, and freshly made meals. FreshDirect's catering products will also be available for parties and events located in the delivery area. …

Tesco's loss-making Fresh & Easy chain in the United States is "fighting nicely" in a tough market, the chief executive of the British retailer said on Wednesday, underlining his belief that the chain can have a profitable future. …

Harris Teeter invites you to share an evening of gourmet food, fine wine and great entertainment at the Taste of the Panthers on Monday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Bank of America Stadium. …

Artisanal Brands, Inc., a marketer and distributor of the Artisanal Premium Cheese brand of cheeses and other specialty food products, is pleased to announce that the Company has begun work on a cheese pairing program with approximately 92 Hyatt Hotels. …

US Foods announced the winners of its annual vendor recognition awards. During a ceremony in Rosemont, Ill., six companies out of more than 3,000 vendors took home top honors and were named as the best US Foods suppliers. …