Fresh California Avocados Satisfy Vegetarians & Vegans

Natural and wholesome, savvy foodservice operators turn to Fresh California Avocados for vegetarian and vegan menu solutions. As part of a healthy lifestyle, Fresh California Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins and minerals and phytonutrients making them a good produce choice for meat- and dairy-free diets. Phytonutrients are thought to help prevent many chronic diseases.

New Category Of Harmoniously Raised Salmon Now Available To Select Restaurants

January 24, 2012 Verlasso

Verlasso(TM), the world's first provider of harmoniously raised salmon, continues its business expansion by announcing its availability in premium restaurants, including New York's Imperial No. 9 and The Green Room in Wilmington, Del. In addition, Verlasso(TM) will be branded on the new menus. This announcement follows closely on the heels of Verlasso(TM) launching its direct to consumer sales via FreshDirect in New York City and through Zupan's Markets in Portland, Ore.

FPI Adds Six New Product Flavors For 2012 Lenten Season

FPI, a High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. foodservice brand, today announced the addition of six new flavors across its three best-selling product lines, giving foodservice operators bolder and more contemporary flavor choices to revolutionize their menu offerings during the 2012 Lenten season.

Tesco Still Searching For Magic Formula To Make America Pay

January 23, 2012 Andrew Gumbel, Guardian

When Tesco was planning its foray into the US grocery market five years ago, the unlovely box of a building it took over in Hemet, in the far eastern suburbs of Los Angeles near the Mojave desert, seemed the embodiment of everything it hoped to achieve. It has not worked out that way.

COLLOQUY Research Shows Over-Focus On Cash Rebates Erodes Brand Experience

January 23, 2012 COLLOQUY

Markdowns and cash rebates, a strategy of many brands and retailers today, may actually be eroding brand loyalty, COLLOQUY reveals in a report that should serve as a wake-up call for U.S. marketers. When asked if it pays to be loyal to a favorite brand, only 12% of U.S. consumers strongly agree and only 17% say loyalty programs are a “very influential” factor in determining a purchase.