Nonfoods

Mucho Hass Avocado Sales to Grant Cinco de Mayo Profits for Retailers
NEW YORK -- Amid mariachi music and margaritas, 37.6 million pounds of Hass avocados are expected to be consumed during next week's Cinco de Mayo festivities -- typically in the form of guacamole recipes, so said officials from the Mexican Hass Avocados Importer Association (MHAIA).
Idaho Potato Rallies Behind New Nutrition Guidelines
BOISE -- Against the backdrop of several years devoted to defending potatoes from various anti-carb attacks, the Idaho Potato Commission believes the new USDA food guidance system will help bolster its message that the fiber-rich tuber is part of a balanced diet.

Hawaii's Largest Grocer Percolates With Branded Coffee Retailer

HONOLULU -- Hawaii's biggest supermarket operator said late last week that it plans to roll out 15 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf units at both freestanding locations and inside its Foodland grocery stores in the state, according to the Honolulu Advertiser.
Idaho Potato Rallies Behind New Nutrition Guidelines

BOISE -- Against the backdrop of several years devoted to defending potatoes from various anti-carb attacks, the Idaho Potato Commission believes the new USDA food guidance system will help bolster its message that the fiber-rich tuber is part of a balanced diet.
Hawaii's Largest Grocer Percolates With Branded Coffee Retailer

HONOLULU -- Hawaii's biggest supermarket operator said late last week that it plans to roll out 15 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf units at both freestanding locations and inside its Foodland grocery stores in the state, according to the Honolulu Advertiser.
Albertsons to Contribute Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Dollars to Environmental Causes in '05

BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's Inc. said yesterday it plans to sharply increase its volunteer efforts, and also contribute an estimated $500,000 this year to support environmental programs nationwide.
Albertsons to Contribute Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Dollars to Environmental Causes in '05

BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's Inc. said yesterday it plans to sharply increase its volunteer efforts, and also contribute an estimated $500,000 this year to support environmental programs nationwide.
Wal-Mart Foes to Escalate Attacks

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart is the target of several new negative campaigns being produced by the UFCW and other opponents to the retailer's power and impact on the retailing industry.
Wal-Mart Foes to Escalate Attacks

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart is the target of several new negative campaigns being produced by the UFCW and other opponents to the retailer's power and impact on the retailing industry.
Garren Departs UFFVA to Join National Restaurant Association

Washington, D.C. -- Donna Garren, Ph.D., a nationally respected food science specialist, has left the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association to join the National Restaurant Association as v.p. of health and safety regulatory affairs.

Mucho Hass Avocado Sales to Grant Cinco de Mayo Profits for Retailers

Idaho Potato Rallies Behind New Nutrition Guidelines

Hawaii's Largest Grocer Percolates With Branded Coffee Retailer

Idaho Potato Rallies Behind New Nutrition Guidelines

Hawaii's Largest Grocer Percolates With Branded Coffee Retailer

Albertsons to Contribute Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Dollars to Environmental Causes in '05

Albertsons to Contribute Thousands of Volunteer Hours, Dollars to Environmental Causes in '05

Wal-Mart Foes to Escalate Attacks

Wal-Mart Foes to Escalate Attacks

Garren Departs UFFVA to Join National Restaurant Association