National Cooperative Grocers Association Welcomes New Member & Associate Co-Ops

National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for retail food co-ops nationwide, announced today the addition of two new members and three new associate co-ops, bringing affiliate totals to 125 food co-ops with combined annual sales of more than $1.4 billion.

Salem, OR Area Targets Expanding Grocery Sections

Target Stores in Salem and Keizer soon will have expanded grocery sections, offering shoppers a wider selection of food products, including fresh meats and produce.

BI-LO Aims To Keep Kids Healthy With Food Detectives Program

February 14, 2012 BI-LO

BI-LO is launching a new and innovative free field trip initiative chain wide called the BI-LO Food Detectives Program, which is focused on helping children make healthy eating choices. Throughout the experience, children will participate in engaging activities that help them learn about the power of produce, the principles of the USDA’s MyPlate initiative, understanding shelf and nutrition labeling and how whole grains, vitamins and minerals benefit the body.

Fresh & Easy Announces Opening Dates For Sacramento Stores

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced opening dates for its first five stores in the Sacramento region. These openings will create more than 100 good jobs with benefits. For each new store opening, Fresh & Easy invites neighbors to nominate a local, non-profit organization to receive a $1,000 donation. Charities can be nominated at www.freshandeasy.com/NominateGroup.

Whole Foods Announces Senior Retirement & New Appointments

February 14, 2012 Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market announces that Michael Besancon, senior global vice-president of purchasing, distribution and communications, has decided to retire from the company after more than 17 years of service. Whole Foods Market has also announced that two Regional Presidents, David Lannon and Ken Meyer, have been promoted to Executive Vice-Presidents of Operations, joining the executive leadership team.