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Even as the recession has taken its toll on retail sales, retailers have continued to invest in retail technology. The retail technology hardware market, consisting of integrated point of sale (POS) systems, payment terminals, POS barcode scanners, POS printers, and electronic article surveillance systems, managed to continue growing during 2009... - More

Mainstream shopping outlets are now recognizing the financial and environmental wisdom of selling only seafood items processed under strict sustainable fishing guidelines to meet increased demand among consumers and environmentalists for practices that help curtail the depletion and degradation of marine life. - More

Claire's on Cedros eco-friendly bakery and cafe located at 246 North Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, California, announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). - More

With food safety achieving top-of-mind status for consumers and governments worldwide, the International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) has formed a global Food Committee to provide collective representation for IFIA member companies to convey their opinions and experience to external parties in support of a common goal, contributing t... - More

Revered Chefs Including Thomas Keller, Jacques Pepin, Charlie Trotter And Wolfgang Puck Join Distinguished Winemakers from Around The World - More

On April 30 America's Oldest Italian Restaurant, Fior d'Italia, will celebrate its 125th year anniversary by serving selections from its original menu at original prices. Established in 1886, 'The Fior will offer meals from $.05 to $.30 at this event – as it did at 100 and 110 years. - More

Saving money on food doesn't have to be hard work. Simple changes in the way consumers plan, shop, and eat can help reduce the amount they're spending without cutting back on the quantity or quality of the food they love. - More

Waffle House, Inc. has successfully launched their first 2-way SMS text marketing campaign. First launched mid-January 2010, Waffle House already has over 47% increased growth from January to February for opted-in subscribers. - More

Fourth quarter revenue of $4.7 million represents a 20.8% increase compared with revenue of $3.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. - More

Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to bring to the public's attention a significant change in the FDA Food Code recommending the use of ozone. - More