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Disinfectants are shining, as are products friendly to the environment and the nose.

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. -- The proliferation of heart healthy products, on-the-go healthy eating opportunities, and premium personal care are among the Top Ten Health & Wellness Trends for 2006 as identified by the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) here.

This summer selling season, grocers will have plenty of reasons to think big, and the resources to play with.

Bottled water's getting an injection of additives -- and consumers are drinking it up.

Wal-Mart's experimental supercenter in Aurora is the retailer's biggest, newest step becoming an environmental steward.

GREENFIELD, Mass. -- The 2006 All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show, presented by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) here in partnership with Diversified Business Communications, will include two new features: an "Organic for Kids" product showcase and "The Corner Store...Organic and more, for every lifestyle," which will focus on nonfoods.

Wawa, Pa. -- Convenience store pioneer Wawa, Inc. based here, selected Merrychef USA to be its supplier of choice for accelerated cooking ovens.

IRVINE and LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Two of the produce industry's top marketing organizations -- the California Avocado Commission (CAC) and Frieda's Inc., respectively based here -- have teamed up for their first-ever joint promotion.