Nonfoods

AUSTIN, Texas -- In response to growing consumer interest in, and confusion about, natural personal care products, Whole Foods Market said it has developed a new Premium Body Care standard and labeling seal of approval, which it claimed is "setting a new industry benchmark."

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer Inc. said it recalled 2,184 pounds of frozen entrees after testing showed possible Listeria contamination.

BATAVIA, Ill. -- ALDI here officially entered the Rhode Island market with a new store in Warwick yesterday, and has plans for at least three more this year.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods, Inc. here said Robert A. Sigel, president of specialty distribution, will retire March 14 to pursue other interests. It also said it has named Casey Van Rysdam president of specialty foods.

In a first for national snack brands, Emerald Cocoa Roast Dark Chocolate Almonds pair special dry roasted almonds with a rich, dark chocolate flavoring.

CHICAGO -- Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group, Inc. are collaborating to launch the Beauty Cross Channel Monitor, which the partners said is the U.S. beauty industry's first cross-channel retail tracking system.

Hunt's Tomatoes, owned by Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra Foods, has introduced two new 100 percent natural pantry items: Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Garlic.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer Inc. said it recalled 2,184 pounds of frozen entrees after testing showed possible Listeria contamination.