As Big Food companies struggle to overcome changing consumer tastes, higher shipping costs and competition from upstarts, their biggest challenge may be retaliatory tariffs.
The demand for local, 100% grass-fed beef is growing rapidly. Big Y Supermarkets, a local grocer with stores throughout New England, began selling the product almost a year ago.
Stop & Shop is working toward becoming a zero-waste supermarket chain and much of that waste reduction happens at its mammoth central distribution warehouse north of Fall River.
The stage is set for CT statewide elections in November. Or is it? In the middle of May both Republicans and Democrats held statewide conventions.
Dozens of CT communities are currently considering single-use bag bans or fees. Studies indicate that fees are effective in reducing the proliferation of these bags and protecting the environment.