Pharmacy

Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients
AUSTIN, Minn. -- Hormel Foods Corp. today announced the acquisition of Sparta, Wis.-based Century Foods International in a $115 million cash transaction. Century Foods International is a manufacturer of nutritional products, dairy proteins and blends, and cheese products.
Women's Concerns Over Hormone Replacement Treatment Help Boost Soy Sales
NEW YORK -- Health concerns associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), like stroke and an increased risk of breast cancer, are causing many women consumers to try soy isolflavones as a natural and milder solution to relieve menopausal symptoms.

Feds Investigate Coke on Fraud Charges

ATLANTA -- Federal prosecutors have begun a criminal investigation into fraud allegations against Coca-Cola Co., including claims that the beverage giant rigged a market test at Burger King outlets to inflate the popularity of its slush drink Frozen Coke.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: The beer necessities

Imports, light products and--thanks to the Atkins diet--low-carb ultra brews are the hot items in the beer case.
COVER STORY: Weighing obesity

The companies that sell most of America's food are being called on to combat the overeating epidemic. Some of them were promoting healthy eating long before it became a national priority.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: What's in a name?

It could be higher profits and a competitive advantage, if a supermarket is putting its own moniker on over-the-counter products.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Breakfast champions

New products, packaging, promotions, the organic movement, and the Internet are keeping children's cereals from getting soggy.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Training videos

Innovative promotions and merchandising ideas can help grocers teach shoppers to look to the supermarket first for new movies and old favorites.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Controversy of origin

The industry is sounding off about upcoming country-of-origin labeling regulations, but there appears to be little chance of easing the burdens they will bring.
COVER STORY: PG Profile on Publix--Florida's other magic kindgom

Employee ownership and a culture of excellence keep the Florida retailer on everyone's short list of best supermarket companies.

Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients

Women's Concerns Over Hormone Replacement Treatment Help Boost Soy Sales

Feds Investigate Coke on Fraud Charges

Supermarket GROCERY Business: The beer necessities

COVER STORY: Weighing obesity

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: What's in a name?

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Breakfast champions

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Training videos

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Controversy of origin

COVER STORY: PG Profile on Publix--Florida's other magic kindgom