Events

BOULDER, Colo. -- National organic and natural foods chain Wild Oats, Inc. here is taking a positive spin on new-year weight loss goals, with a diet plan focused on nutrient-dense "superfoods" such as nuts, green leafy veggies, kiwifruit, and pomegranates.

STELLARTON, N.S. -- Sobeys, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its fifth annual campaign to help food banks in the Atlantic Canada region had raised customer contributions of over CAN $104,000 (US $89,330).

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- The yearly Hope for the Holidays program held at Tops Markets, based here, and Martin's Super Food Stores has raised $114,751 for the Food Bank of Western New York and local Salvation Army units, store officials noted in a published report.

COMMERCE, Calif. -- Extreme value chain 99 Cents Only Stores is going high-tech with the grand opening of its latest store here tomorrow: The popular Apple iPod Nano that holds more than 499 songs will be sold for only 99 cents to the first 9 customers.

LOS ANGELES -- Tomorrow, Santa and Ms. Claus will make special pre-Christmas visits to inner-city schools and shelters here via a Presidential-style motorcade bearing holiday cheer, food, and gifts, courtesy of the Kroger-owned Ralphs Grocery Co. and other local and national companies.

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Vista Foods here sponsored a free Project Kid Care event on Saturday, Dec. 10, in conjunction with the local police department.

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc.'s Washington division raised $698,745 through fundraising campaigns held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this past October.

Gathering in aid of the needy is what it's all about for consultant Bill Kies and his grocery industry colleagues.