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Consumers Check Nutritional Info More Often: Study
August 29, 2008 --
Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of U.S. consumers say they notice nutritional information on food packaging more often now than they did two years ago, according to a new global online survey by The Nielsen Company.
Making Decisions at the Point of Purchase
August 29, 2008 --
Some call it "the moment of truth," that brief period when consumers stand in front of product shelf and decide which, if any, to purchase. Previous industry statistics have indicated that about 70 percent of consumers make their brand decisions at that point.
'Better-for-You' Foods Preferred Over Diets
July 21, 2008 --
American consumers today are focusing more on eating healthier rather than sticking to a specific diet, according to new research from The NPD Group, a Rosemont, Illinois-based market research firm.
Healthy Snacks, Kids' Items and Take-out Top the Wish List of Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Shoppers
June 18, 2008 --
With more than $120 billion in sales in 2007, the healthy food segment holds enormous new opportunities for dairy, deli, and bakery operators.
Snacking Revolution is Underway
June 18, 2008 --
Changing lifestyle trends are resulting in more mealtime fragmentation, as U.S. consumers, stressed by time and other pressures, search for ways to satisfy their needs while on-the-go.
See Candy, Eat Candy
June 18, 2008 --
Carolyn Hendriksma, senior director, U.S. insights & advanced analytics at the Hershey Company, told an All Candy Expo audience in Chicago that the huge confection category has made inroads into virtually every retail channel to satisfy sweet-craving consumers.
U.S. Consumers Still Buying Organic and Living Green, Despite the Economy
May 21, 2008 --
Consumers are still willing to purchase environmentally friendly products and healthy organic food, according to a market research report from Mambo Sprouts Marketing, a Haddonfield, New Jersey-based natural and organic product marketing and promotions firm.
 Is Sodium the Next Trans Fat?
May 21, 2008 --
Restaurants, which often times rely on salt-laden, pre-packaged convenience products to save prep time, face an uphill battle in reducing the sodium content of their dishes.
Snack Food State of the Industry Report: Healthier Snacks Lead the Way
April 16, 2008 --
Healthier-for-you snacks are far outpacing other snack food products in terms of dollar sales across the United States, according to the 2008 Snack Food State of the Industry report, published by Chicago, Illinois data company Information Resources, Inc.
Whole Grains Trend Positively Impacting Foodservice Menu Decisions
April 16, 2008 --
New research findings suggest that the use of whole grains, including brown rice specifically, is trending upwards in the foodservice industry.
Wal-Mart Introduces Its Most Energy-efficient U.S. Store
March 25, 2008 --
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, recently introduced its most energy-efficient U.S. store to date -- the HE.5 prototype -- that will use up to 45 percent less energy than the baseline Supercenter.
Hy-Vee to Test Smaller Store Format
March 25, 2008 --
Hy-Vee, Inc., a U.S. supermarket chain that operates stores in the Midwest, has announced plans to test a new, smaller format.
Harris Teeter Praised by PETA for Improving Food Animal Conditions
March 25, 2008 --
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, which operates some 200 stores in seven southeastern states, was commended by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for the company's plans to improve conditions for some of the animals that are killed for its stores.
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National Association of Convenience Stores Show
October 04, 2008 - October 07, 2008
URL: http://www.nacsonline.com
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Conxemar 2008 International Frozen Seafood Products Fair
October 07, 2008 - October 09, 2008
URL: http://www.conxemar.com
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National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention
October 11, 2008 - October 14, 2008
URL: http://www.nfraweb.org
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Natural Products East
October 16, 2008 - October 18, 2008
URL: http://www.expoeast.com
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UW-River Falls 28th Microbiology Symposium
October 19, 2008 - October 22, 2008
URL: http://www.uwrf.edu/food-science
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