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CINCINNATI - The Kroger Co., known for its efforts in merchandising organics, on Monday announced the official national launch of Naturally Preferred, its own brand of premium-quality natural and organic products now available to all of the company's nearly 2,500 stores.

Prodding from Wal-Mart helped resolve a bitter feud over the composition of produce containers and move the industry toward the efficiency of a common footprint.

Starting to wonder if the only direction cash flows is out? Consider some expert advice for trimming costs in half a dozen areas.

RACINE, Wisc. - The doors open today at Uncommon Shop Girls' Atypical Market, a small gourmet grocery store concept developed by Jeanne Dillon and Roberta Schulz, co-owners of Out of the Pan restaurant and catering, next door.

NEW YORK - A number of produce and packaged food providers to Fleming Cos Inc. on Thursday said the bankrupt grocery distributor could not use the money they are owed, citing a Depression-era law.

NEW YORK - At least four major foodmakers -- Kraft Foods, Tyson Foods, General Mills and H.J. Heinz -- have acknowledged that they are cooperating with federal investigations into possible accounting fraud at U.S. Foodservice, Ahold's food distribution business.

New York, NY - Today's global consumers connect with brand franchises that symbolize trust, offer a specific expertise, and group products logically, according to a study released today by ACNielsen, the world's leading marketing information company.

LAS VEGAS --Barrington Foods International, Inc., announced today they have begun a strategic alliance with Sierra Products Group, Inc. Sierra Products Group is an approved vendor for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and numerous other mass retailers.