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There’s no mistaking that Whole Foods’ recent GMO-labeling announcement has been one of the hottest headlines in recent weeks, and Supermarket News is providing some perspective on the industry’s reaction.

The New York Times referred to her as the “grand dame” of supermarket dietitians. Jane Andrews shares her thoughts on not having a road map and the importance of in-store experience.

An important role of retail dietitians is making nutrition education part of the conversation instead of a side bar. This means making nutrition fun (so shoppers are engaged) and relevant to the store (to help build sales).

Although no dietitian would call them “healthy,” smaller-sized soda cans are hot and provide a solution for many shoppers.

Dietitians working for vendors and public relations agencies are well-positioned to provide retail dietitians with a wealth of resources and information—from materials, content, samples, coupons, program concepts, and more.

Interested in becoming a retail dietitian? The path to retail career opportunities is not always clear cut, but we’ve got some tips to help you trailblaze.

A true industry leader who has trail blazed a successful career as a retail dietitian, Shari Steinbach shares insights from her 23 years experience in the retail industry.

Although seafood consumption is on the decline, there are several factors working in seafood’s favor, positioning this protein for growth in 2013. But in order for retailers to seize the opportunity, they must demonstrate seafood’s value to the customer.

The 2013 National Grocer's Association-SupermarketGuru Consumer Panel Survey took a look at what makes the female shopper tick—how she shops, where she shops, and what she wants.

Getting kids to make healthy food choices (and make it through a grocery shopping trip without a meltdown) takes a little creativity. Supermarket News shares what one retailer is doing to reach their youngest shoppers.