Group makes smaller purchases based on short-term needs …

Fresh Family Foods, a grocery store concept located in one of Chicago's most notorious food deserts, neighborhoods that lack access to mainstream grocery stores, will celebrate its grand opening on August 26 at 336 E. 95th St., across from Chicago State University. …

America's demographic profile is undergoing major ethnicity changes. …

The changing inventory at Valen Lee's supermarket illustrates both the shifting demographics in Sacramento's North Franklin neighborhood and the agility required of an independent grocer, reports the Sacramento Bee. …

I can never seem to get enough vegetables and fruits down during the day, especially when I am working in the office. Regardless of the countless salads I pack up, I always find at the end of the day, I¿ve eaten every bite of snack food around me and never left the desk. …

Diversity Suppliers exhibited their products at the 53rd Summer Fancy Food Show — which is ending its three-day run today — and in the Focus on Diversity Showcase located on Level 2, North Concourse. …

Spices and seasonings are slowly gaining popularity in the US, as once finicky consumers are warming to the increased ethnic diversity of foods and flavors, reveals a new report by Packaged Facts. …

Hispanic buying power in the U.S. is forecast to top that of all minority groups by next year, overtaking the African-American population, according to a new report seen on Food-NavigatorUSA.com. …

When talking about consumer shopping habits, I often find myself lost in a world of acronyms and labels ¿ Baby Boomers, GenXers, Echo Boomers, etc. So far this year, we¿ve covered Baby Boomers and addressed how to market to women. This time, we¿re delving into generational and consumer monikers, above and below the Baby Boomers. …

It may not be the haute cuisine as inspired by the French, but America definitely possesses a culinary style all its own. That style does vary greatly though according to where you are. Educating someone on the culinary palette that is American takes some time. No one can deny the mouthwatering draw of a fine plate of BBQ brisket in Texas or a fish boil in Wisconsin, unless of course you¿re hankering for a big chunk of Virginia ham with spoonbread. …