November / December 2014

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.

Safeway already held the No. 2 position, behind Kroger. But the deal cements that position and narrows the gap, as the new company now has more than 2,700 stores nationwide. It also is seen as a way to address some problems that had afflicted the companies in their previous incarnations.

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.

A Letter from the President and CEO "In its own silent way, the neighborhood grocery store is present at the table alongside the relatives, old and young, new and not so new, who join in the celebration."

Will the same thing happen with healthcare?

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 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.