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New York Politicians Rally for More Supermarkets, Less Drug Stores
WOODSIDE, New York - Several politicians in the New York borough of Queens are rallying for more supermarkets, as they say major chain drug stores are taking over real estate in communities and inconveniencing older residents who have to travel to buy groceries, according to local reports.
New Study Shows More Teens Favor Vegetarianism, Meat Association Tries Campaign to Counter Trend
NEW YORK - One in four teens now considers vegetarianism "cool," according to a new study from market researchers at Teenage Research Unlimited. To try and counter the trend, beef marketers are gearing up for promotions to renew beef's image with teens, reports Time magazine.

Retailers Introduce Irradiated Beef to Customers in Mid-Atlantic/Northeast

SAN DIEGO and SUNBURY, Pa. - Two supermarket chains, Safeway and Weis Markets, recently signed on with SureBeam Corp. to offer consumers in several Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states irradiated fresh ground beef.
Coke Bottler Reports Higher Profit from New Brands, Increased Pricing

ATLANTA - Soft-drink bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. on Wednesday reported a higher than expected fourth-quarter profit due in part to increased pricing and to demand for new brands like Vanilla Coke.
Hershey Sees Higher Fourth-quarter Profit

HERSHEY, Pa. - Hershey Foods Corp., the world's largest chocolate maker, said on Wednesday quarterly results swung to a profit on lower costs, a change in accounting rules, and a modest bump in sales as consumers bought more candy before a price hike, Reuters reports.
Maker of Dr Pepper to Launch Flavored Milk

PLANO, Texas - Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. plans to begin selling milk in flavors such as chocolate caramel and pina colada in March, The Associated Press reports.
Albertsons, Kroger and Noon's Named Newspaper Merchandisers of the Year

ORLANDO, Fla. - Albertsons has been named best overall in the Newspaper Association of America's annual Merchandiser of the Year awards competition.
Entrepreneur Seeks Clearance for UK Safeway Bid

LONDON - Retail entrepreneur Philip Green on Tuesday asked Britain's competition watchdog for clearance for a cash bid for supermarket chain Safeway Plc, but said he was unlikely to launch a firm offer in the near future, Reuters reports.
ShopRite Teams Up With Continental Airlines in Customer Loyalty Program

ELIZABETH, N.J. - Leading retailer-owned cooperative ShopRite has launched a ShopRite for OnePass Miles promotion in a strategic partnership with Continental Airlines.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Acquires Standard Fruit and Vegetable Company

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world's largest producers and marketers of fresh and fresh-cut fruit, vegetables and other produce, announced on Monday that it has acquired for cash Standard Fruit and Vegetable Company.

New York Politicians Rally for More Supermarkets, Less Drug Stores

New Study Shows More Teens Favor Vegetarianism, Meat Association Tries Campaign to Counter Trend

Retailers Introduce Irradiated Beef to Customers in Mid-Atlantic/Northeast

Coke Bottler Reports Higher Profit from New Brands, Increased Pricing

Hershey Sees Higher Fourth-quarter Profit

Maker of Dr Pepper to Launch Flavored Milk

Albertsons, Kroger and Noon's Named Newspaper Merchandisers of the Year

Entrepreneur Seeks Clearance for UK Safeway Bid

ShopRite Teams Up With Continental Airlines in Customer Loyalty Program

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Acquires Standard Fruit and Vegetable Company

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