With a contrarian approach to foodservice, Boston-based Panera Bread Co. has succeeded in growing financially and physically -- even during a recession when its competition is struggling, says USA Today.
The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y., is tracking consumer shopping habits, purchases and perceptions of the supermarket deli department through a new research service, DeliTrack.
Frozen all-natural and organic steam vegetables and waffles are among those items in a new Nash Brothers Trading Company private label brand from wholesale retail distributor Nash Finch, Minneapolis.
Panda Express, Rosemead, Calif., has introduced Wok Smart, a menu labeling initiative to inform consumers about sides, appetizers and entrees that contain 250 calories or less per serving.
In a June profile of Shaw’s Supermarkets, West Bridgewater, Mass., the Providence (R.I.) Journal toured Shaw’s East Providence store with Bill Nasshan, the chain’s senior vice president of marketing.