November / December 2014

Food safety is often referred to as a "shared responsibility." When it comes to the safety of food within the supply chain, there are many stakeholders and each play a vital role in managing supply chain vulnerabilities.

The piece, "The reason your team won't take risks," is an exploration of the precarious balance between innovation and security that senior executives must maintain in order to grow their companies.

That dating game is not for the faint of retailer hearts. One, because new products hit the market in a seemingly endless loop, sure, but that doesn't mean they're innovative.

As founding members of the Food Waste Reduction Alliance – Food Marketing Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association and the National Restaurant Association – launched a series of infographics that capture key findings of a new report, the "2014 Analysis of U.S.

The first refers to CVS' decision, announced in February, to stop selling tobacco products. The second links to something that nicely complements the no-tobacco decision: A description of CVS' new smoking-cessation program, which offers personalized support, coaching and medication.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping change to food safety laws in more than 70 years. FSMA fundamentally changes the way food is regulated in the U.S. and abroad and impacts the entire supply chain from farm-to-fork.

Turkey Hill Markets are a way for Kroger to experiment with a store size that falls between supermarkets and c-stores. Kroger has enjoyed tremendous