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Associated Grocers Plans Warehouse Expansion
GARDINER, Maine -- Associated Grocers of Maine, the biggest private employer here, said last week that it would proceed with a $5 million expansion of its warehouse, according to published reports.
PMA Calls for Year Delay on Nutrition Labeling
Newark, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association has called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay by one year its nutrition value changes for the voluntary produce nutrition labeling program, to provide the industry more time to conduct its own research.

For Many Oakland Shoppers, Food Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

OAKLAND, Calif. -- One Oakland grocery shopper has lost four dress sizes, simply by incorporating trips to a new store here, Food Farm'acy, into her weekly routine. Others consumers have lowered their blood pressure, boosted their energy, strengthened their immune systems, and boosted their energy.
Pathmark Posts Higher Q1 Sales, and Loss

CARTERET, N.J. -- Pathmark Stores, Inc. here yesterday reported sales for the latest quarter of $1 billion, a rise of 1.3 percent from $990.1 million in the year-ago period.
GROCERY: No time for recess

Grocers should bone up on what's hot for back-to-school, to exploit key food and nonfoods business during the season's window of opportunity.
SPECIAL REPORT:In the zone

Smarter assortments and cross-merchandising teamwork will help nutrition foods and drinks stay in the race.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Limited appeal

ALDI knows who its customers are. And I'm not one of them.
Marsh Supermarkets Settles Suit With Former Exec

INDIANAPOLIS -- Marsh Supermarkets has reached a $1.5 million settlement with former executive C. Alan Marsh, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Splenda Launches Mobile Marketing Tour to Educate Hispanic Consumers

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. -- McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson company and the maker of Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, has launched a comprehensive marketing effort to help educate U.S. Hispanic families on its Splenda retail products. The campaign includes a mobile marketing tour that will make stops at supermarkets and other locations throughout the summer.
Berger Named Heinz E.V.P.

PITTSBURGH -- The H.J. Heinz Co., headquartered here, has named Jeffrey P. Berger e.v.p. Berger, who will retain his responsibilities as president and c.e.o. of Heinz North America Foodservice, will take charge of the company's worldwide foodservice business.

Associated Grocers Plans Warehouse Expansion

PMA Calls for Year Delay on Nutrition Labeling

For Many Oakland Shoppers, Food Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

Pathmark Posts Higher Q1 Sales, and Loss

GROCERY: No time for recess

SPECIAL REPORT:In the zone

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Limited appeal

Marsh Supermarkets Settles Suit With Former Exec

Splenda Launches Mobile Marketing Tour to Educate Hispanic Consumers

Berger Named Heinz E.V.P.

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