Wakefern Food Corp. has revealed the four winners of its inaugural Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. The summit, held in July, gave an opportunity for manufacturers to present their new and trending food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s award-winning private label lines Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. Wakefern’s private brands are found at the cooperative’s member supermarkets including ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market. [Read more: “Going Private: How to Succeed in Store-Brand Sector“] […]
Label
The Food and Drug Administration is testing designs of a label that food manufacturers could voluntarily put on the front of packages indicating that a product is “healthy.” Why it matters: The effort is controversial, in part because the meaning of “healthy” continues to evolve. The FDA itself is in the process of updating its definition, which dates back to 1994. Other concerns are that such a label could be of dubious value, used too liberally by food makers, or […]
It can be slightly more complicated to choose the right foods when you live with a chronic condition. Learning how to use the nutrition facts label optimally for your specific health condition will help you make good food decisions and keep symptoms under control, especially if you have guidance from a registered dietitian-nutritionist who is well versed in managing your specific health issue. For example, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will want to pay particular attention to carbohydrates. “As […]
