Wegmans
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Not So Green – Reusable Grocery Bags
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened an official probe into reusable grocery bags, following a reports that found retailers are selling bags containing elevated levels of lead. It appears that reusable grocery shopping bags are friendly to the environment, but not so friendly to your health. Bags sold at major retailers such as:…
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SavingStar Inc.
SavingStar Inc. is a company that offers the first fully digital, national grocery e-coupon service. These e-coupons are available at the company’s website, www.savingstar.com. History SavingStar Inc. was created by current Chief Executive Officer, David Rochon. The company, together with its website, was launched on April 18, 2011. With the website’s launching comes the offering…
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A Product Recall for Bulk-Sold Pine Turkish Nuts
New York-based supermarket chain Wegman’s announced a product recall the last week of October for Turkish pine nuts that were sold in several of its stores. The pine nuts are being recalled because of a possibility of Salmonella contamination. The Turkish pine nuts affected by the recall are only those that are sold in bulk,…
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Wegmans Freezes Prices Once Again
With the freezing winter prevailing, there’s one freeze that people will enjoy much more; Wegmans’ price freeze. Wegmans Food Markets has introduced price freezes once again for over 50 of their products. The freeze affects those products that customers will be buying most during this winter season. Colleen Wegman, Wegmans’ president, has said that the…
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Events Co-Location as Midwinter Launches
For the first time, the co-location of FMI’s Executive Conference and GMA’s Chairman Lecture, Dinner and Reception commenced. According to event attendees, this collaboration helped to enhance trade partner interactions, particularly for the future. The Grocery Manufacturers Association series on Saturday was followed by the Food Marketing Institute’s football themed Midwinter kickoff on Sunday. The…