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OMAHA, Neb. -- ConAgra Foods, Inc. says that its consolidation plan will bring 440 new white-collar jobs here by the end of the year, according to Omaha World-Herald. The efficiency campaign also means closing at least three food-processing plants and expanding four others this year.

ST. LOUIS - Aurora Foods Inc. on Friday announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and has completed its previously announced merger with Pinnacle Foods Holding Corporation. The reorganized company has been renamed Pinnacle Foods Group Inc. and is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J.

MINNEAPOLIS - Grocery workers have ratified a new three-year contract with three major area supermarket chains that allows modest salary increases and doesn't require union members to pay health care premiums, according to the Associated Press.

Low-carb mania is sweeping the nation, but is it a lifestyle change or just another oat bran-style fad?

As popular low-carb diets urge consumers to kiss spuds goodbye, potato producers whip into damage-control mode.

Organic and all-natural groceries have skyrocketed in popularity, the result of consumers embracing a healthier lifestyle and the introduction of more accessible products.

CINCINNATI - Kroger announced plans to introduce Smith's Marketplace, a new store format offering full-service grocery, pharmacy and a full selection of general merchandise, in Utah in June.

MINNEAPOLIS - James Patitucci has joined Nash Finch Co. as its new e.v.p., merchandising and marketing.