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WASHINGTON -- Half of current customization programs in the grocery industry fail to create net benefits for retailers and manufacturers, according to a study released this week at the Grocery Manufacturers Association Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing (MSM) conference in West Palm Beach, Fla. To fix this problem, product and service customization initiatives have to be more systematic, analytical, and collaborative, according to the study, which was conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton for GMA.

WASHINGTON -- As National Seafood Month kicks off this October, initial findings from a consumer study show that more than 85 percent of Americans currently eat seafood. Only 20 percent of Americans, however, meet the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of two servings of fish or seafood each week.

WASHINGTON -- As National Seafood Month kicks off this October, initial findings from a consumer study show that more than 85 percent of Americans currently eat seafood. Only 20 percent of Americans, however, meet the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of two servings of fish or seafood each week.

WASHINGTON -- As National Seafood Month kicks off this October, initial findings from a consumer study show that more than 85 percent of Americans currently eat seafood. Only 20 percent of Americans, however, meet the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of two servings of fish or seafood each week.

WASHINGTON -- As National Seafood Month kicks off this October, initial findings from a consumer study show that more than 85 percent of Americans currently eat seafood. Only 20 percent of Americans, however, meet the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of two servings of fish or seafood each week.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Just in time for football tailgating and holiday parties, Food Lion is introducing a new line of private brand potato chips that, in response to customer feedback, contains no trans fat and no preservatives.

BOULDER, Colo. -- Health benefits, taste, and environmental impact are the most important reasons bloggers cite for buying organic foods, according to a study from Umbria, Inc., a market intelligence company that specializes in blog research and consumer generated media (CGM) for market insight.

WASHINGTON -- The American Meat Institute Foundation here is refuting consumer research released by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) that claimed three out of four consumers were at least somewhat concerned about the practice of adding carbon monoxide (CO) to beef to make the meat appear bright red for up to several weeks longer than if left untreated.