Research & Analysis

NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here is vigorously challenging information presented yesterday by NBC nutritionist Joy Bauer on the 'Today' show.

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here and General Motors are collaborating to increase the use of ethanol-based fuel in Ohio. E85 fuel, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, is a cleaner-burning alternative to regular gasoline, reducing tailpipe and greenhouse emissions.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), a nonprofit organization promoting the economic benefits of diversity in the industry, is set to present its "Decade of Diversity" Tenth Anniversary Conference and Gala Dinner Aug. 6 to Aug. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Boston.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.; ISSAQUAH, Wash.; MINNEAPOLIS; and NATICK, Mass. -- Despite challenging economic times, June was a good month at Costco and Target, while Wal-Mart and BJ's Wholesale Club suffered some sales setbacks, exacerbated by an uncooperative Mother Nature.

NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here is vigorously challenging information presented yesterday by NBC nutritionist Joy Bauer on the 'Today' show.

ATLANTA -- The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) here will host a one-day symposium and plant tour in Kitchener, Ont., Canada on Sept. 13. The educational and networking event will include expert speaker presentations on marketing and technical topics, combined with a guided tour of the Keybrand Foods manufacturing facility in Kitchener.

ATLANTA -- The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) here will host a one-day symposium and plant tour in Kitchener, Ont., Canada on Sept. 13. The educational and networking event will include expert speaker presentations on marketing and technical topics, combined with a guided tour of the Keybrand Foods manufacturing facility in Kitchener.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), a nonprofit organization promoting the economic benefits of diversity in the industry, is set to present its "Decade of Diversity" Tenth Anniversary Conference and Gala Dinner Aug. 6 to Aug. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Boston.