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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.
Marsh to Close Fresh Express Home Delivery Operation
INDIANAPOLIS - Marsh Supermarkets Inc. on Friday announced that effective Feb. 15, it will cease operations of its Fresh Express Home Delivery Operation.

Albertsons Shares Ideas for Super Bowl Merchandising

BOISE, Idaho - Super Bowl Weekend brings not only the biggest television sports event of the year, but it is also is one of the busiest times of the year for supermarkets. Leading retailer Albertsons is gearing up with several special promotions.
Tasty Baking Shuffles Management; Names Former Campbell Soup VP as CFO

NEW YORK - Tasty Baking Co., maker of Tastykake doughnuts, fruit pies and cookies, has named as its new CFO David S. Marberger, the former VP of finance for Campbell Soup Co.'s food and beverage division.
Study Finds Grocery Stores Feeling Impact of Alternate Formats

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. - Economic reports released by The Food Institute and the government in recent weeks confirm that grocery store sales were weaker than expected during the holiday season and are not showing much improvement.
Marsh Supermarkets Division to Purchase Two Mr. D's Fresh Food Markets

INDIANAPOLIS - Marsh Supermarkets Inc. on Tuesday announced that the O'Malia Food Market division plans to purchase the assets of two Indianapolis Mr. D's Fresh Food Markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Land O'Lakes Appoints Crossmark as National Sales Agent

PLANO, Texas - Leading butter and deli cheese marketer Land O'Lakes has named Crossmark its national sales agent for its branded butter, cheese and deli items, Crossmark announced on Tuesday.
Tyson Foods to Launch Multi-Protein Branding Initiative

SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, on Tuesday announced the launch of a $100 million fully integrated marketing campaign to extend its position in the protein industry.
Subway Restaurants Named No. 1 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

MILFORD, Conn. - The Subway restaurant chain has been named the No. 1 franchise opportunity for 2003 by Entrepreneur Magazine in its 24th annual Franchise 500 rankings.
Energizer Bids for Schick-Wilkinson Sword Brand

NEW YORK/CHICAGO - Energizer Holdings Inc. said on Tuesday it would buy Schick-Wilkinson Sword, the world's No. 2 shaving brand, from Pfizer Inc. for $930 million in cash. The deal helps Energizer diversify itself from the sluggish battery market.

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

Marsh to Close Fresh Express Home Delivery Operation

Albertsons Shares Ideas for Super Bowl Merchandising

Tasty Baking Shuffles Management; Names Former Campbell Soup VP as CFO

Study Finds Grocery Stores Feeling Impact of Alternate Formats

Marsh Supermarkets Division to Purchase Two Mr. D's Fresh Food Markets

Land O'Lakes Appoints Crossmark as National Sales Agent

Tyson Foods to Launch Multi-Protein Branding Initiative

Subway Restaurants Named No. 1 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

Energizer Bids for Schick-Wilkinson Sword Brand

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