‘News You Can Use’ Archives
Recall of Some Pringles »
Recall of some Pringles by P & G. The Procter & Gamble Company, in response to a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to the food industry, announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger potato crisps and Pringles Family Faves Taco Night potato crisps as part of [...]
Tomatoes Pricier »
Ouch. Tomatoes are getting pricier. The culprits? Freezing Florida weather and earthquake in Chile. Time to look for alternatives--go for more local seasonal veggies in your grocery store until the price crunch is over. Here's what KGW Portland says: Freezing temperatures in Florida and the earthquake in Chile are being felt across this [...]
Shoppers More Deal Savvy »
Shoppers like us are more deal savvy. Whether you believe the recession is over or not, the way we shop has pretty much changed for good. We are smarter. We go for more deals. So says a new shopper survey. Read on...is this you? A new report in Progressive Grocer from PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) and Retail Forward, a company of [...]
Hellman’s now uses cage-free eggs »
Hellman's Light mayonnaise now made using cage-free eggs in the US. Hellmann's® Light Mayonnaise has 1/2 the calories and fat of Real Mayonnaise, but you'd never know by tasting it! Hellmann's® Light Mayonnaise is naturally rich in Omega 3 ALA [...]
Lactose Intolerant? Think Again. »
Lactose Intolerant? Think again and then go out and by some milk, yogurt, cheese--all the goodies in the dairy case. No, I haven't lost my mind I've just been reading a new study from the National Institutes of Health...so there! People may avoid milk and other dairy products due to concerns about lactose intolerance, but eliminating these [...]
“No More Food Deserts” Obama Goal »
No more food deserts is the goal of President Obama--more grocery stores coming to areas in need. The Obama Administration released details of the more than $400 million Healthy Food Financing Initiative that will bring grocery stores and other healthy food retailers to underserved urban and rural communities across America. The [...]
Harris Teeter ‘Star’ Makers Contest »
This is a fun idea. Great job, Harris Teeter. Just get out your camera and become a 'star'. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Harris Teeter has launched a “Story of the Year” online video contest. The contest is open to all those who post a video of themselves at harristeeter.com sharing their favorite Harris Teeter experience. [...]
Let’s Move Milk Campaign »
The First Lady's Message, Encourages All Moms To Make Small Changes That Add Up - Like Switching Soda for Fat Free Milk and Water The creators of the popular Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign are toasting the new Let's Move! initiative that was unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama. Instead of the latest celebrity sporting a white upper [...]
Food Label Lies? »
Food Label Lies? How can you tell? It's a fact of the grocery store that the most healthy food often has the least marketing muscle behind it. The best source of fiber and vitamins are fresh vegetables and fruit, and yet it's the processed, packaged junk food fortified with vitamin and fiber powder that screams for attention. The Center [...]
RECALL! Marzetti Spinach Dip »
Recall! Marzetti Southwest Dip and Marzetti Spinach Dip due to the potential of salmonella contamination. The following code dates and UPC's are affected: Marzetti Southwest Dip 15.5oz, UPC 00 70200-52004, Best by: APR2010F, APR2810F, MAY1610F, MAY3110F, JUN0610F, JUN1410F and JUN1910F Marzetti Spinach Dip 15.0oz, UPC 00 [...]
