The Ritz-Carlton now offers macrobiotic foods at its 31 hotels and resorts worldwide. The latest Zagat Restaurant Survey provides insight into the most expensive meal tickets across the United States. Individual pizzas Retail Grocery Forbes has identified Wal-Mart as the second largest grocer in the United States behind the Kroger Company. A new discount-grocery chain in Cleveland features frozen foods, produce, and grocery items at 25 to 40 percent below regular retail prices. The products have been classified as discounted because they are discontinued national brands or private labels, overruns or surpluses, products with label or formula changes or goods that are slightly dented.
Plans are to open from three to five stores in the Cleveland area.
Driving sales this year are the popularity of old-world breads, availability of specialty bread mixes and the emergence of breakfast breads. Prairie Cuisine Watch for everyone to jump on the Prairie Cuisine bandwagon. With ties to the Real Food and Homestyle Comfort Food trends, Prairie Cuisine is simple, wholesome and natural foods prepared to fit contemporary lifestyle needs. Beverage The Food and Drug Administration recently published a rule that defines uniform definitions for bottled water. These regulations become effective in mid-May.