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United, FMI to Co-locate Trade Shows, Build Produce Expo & Conference
WASHINGTON, DC - Officials of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and the Food Marketing Institute have announced that they will co-locate their annual trade shows at McCormick Place in Chicago, beginning in May 2004.
Dinner Honoring L.A. Industry Officials Slated
LOS ANGELES -- John Burgon, president of Ralphs Supermarkets; Eddie Gales, Los Angeles zone manager, Kellogg's Snacks Division; and Bruce A. Horn, e.v.p., Advantage Sales & Marketing will be honored by the National Conference for Community and Justice and KTLA Charities Fund at the 29th Annual Food and Beverage Industries Humanitarian Awards Dinner.

Congress to reverse loosening of organic standards

President Bush is expected to sign into law today a measure that will repeal a controversial revision to federal organic food standards that would have allowed producers to raise their livestock on conventional feed but still label the meat organic.
Wild Oats Markets sees growth potential

DENVER -- Wild Oats Markets Inc. sees a potential to grow to 450 to 500 stores in the United States, versus 102 now, said Chief Financial Officer Edward Dunlap on Tuesday.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Plastic and corrugated find a fit

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.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Smokes and mirrors

Laws, taxes, and competition are cutting into supermarkets' cigarette sales. Manufacturers hope new products and merchandising techniques can relight the category.
Kroger of Michigan Will Open First Fresh Fare Tomorrow

LIVONIA, Mich. - The Kroger Co. of Michigan will open its first Fresh Fare store in the state tomorrow, which it says will bring an upscale grocery shopping experience to downtown Rochester, Mich.
COVER STORY: Reclaiming lost dollars

Starting to wonder if the only direction cash flows is out? Consider some expert advice for trimming costs in half a dozen areas.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Words of comfort

Tense times boost demand for greeting cards, and suppliers are coming up with new lines and lower price points to make it easier for people to connect.
Ahold to Seek Delay to 2002 Results

AMSTERDAM - Dutch retailer Ahold, embroiled in an accounting scandal, said on Friday it would ask for permission to postpone publication of its disputed 2002 results until the end of November at the latest.

United, FMI to Co-locate Trade Shows, Build Produce Expo &amp; Conference

Dinner Honoring L.A. Industry Officials Slated

Congress to reverse loosening of organic standards

Wild Oats Markets sees growth potential

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Plastic and corrugated find a fit

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Smokes and mirrors

Kroger of Michigan Will Open First Fresh Fare Tomorrow

COVER STORY: Reclaiming lost dollars

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: Words of comfort

Ahold to Seek Delay to 2002 Results

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United, FMI to Co-locate Trade Shows, Build Produce Expo & Conference