Pharmacy

HEB Renews Commitment to Texas With More Stores and Jobs, Lower Prices
Regional independent HEB said this week it’s strengthening its support of the Texas communities it serves by building new stores and creating new job opportunities, lowering prices on a wide range of items, and continuing its community involvement.
Fuel Up and Go
Inspired by recent research on the importance of post-workout routines and how the body can best recover after a workout, Phoenix-based Shamrock Farms, the largest family-owned and –operated dairy in the Southwest, has introduced Rockin’ Refuel, which the company describes as a “first-of-its-kind” protein-fortified, low-fat milk providing 20 grams of protein — over 40 percent more than that found in regular milk — naturally occurring electrolytes and an excellent source of calcium.

GMA: Kids Viewing Fewer Food and Beverage Ads

In a presentation last week before a Federal Trade Commission forum, Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) SVP and chief government affairs officer Mary Sophos revealed new data indicating that children today are seeing fewer food, beverage and restaurant advertisements on television, with the mix having shifted to more ads promoting nutritious items.
Consumer/Health Groups Push for ‘Meaningful Change’ in Alcohol Label Regulation

A coalition of public interest groups last week pressed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to make the “meaningful change” to alcohol-labeling regulation that it originally petitioned the Treasury Department about six years ago.
Concord Grape Juice Keeps Hearts & Minds Healthy

Data from major scientific conference links consumption of Concord grape juice to improved blood pressure and memory.
GMDC Releases New Health-and-Wellness Report

While each consumer’s level of intensity and passion regarding health and wellness may differ, the common elements of their lifestyles are identifiable -- and understanding the trajectory of where these lifestyles will take them is imperative for recognizing future business opportunities, according to a new study released by the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Global Market Development Center’s (GMDC) Educational Foundation.
Survey: 46 percent of Consumers Trimmed Grocery Spending in 2009

Consumers may be looking a bit thinner these days — or at least their grocery bags are.
Hy-Vee Promoting Holiday Dinner Packs; Readies Deals for Black Friday Shoppers

In a bid to help its customers overcome the hassle of shopping for and preparing holiday meals, Hy-Vee is promoting four value-and convenience-oriented Kitchen Holiday Dinner Packs.
Consumers and Sustainability: OTC Medications and Supplements

This article, the second of a four-part series, draws from “Consumers and Sustainability: Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements” (September 2009), a joint publication of The Hartman Group and Packaged Facts.
Welch’s Heads to the Vineyards

Welch’s is gearing up to promote its grapes and the vineyards they come from.

HEB Renews Commitment to Texas With More Stores and Jobs, Lower Prices

Fuel Up and Go

GMA: Kids Viewing Fewer Food and Beverage Ads

Consumer/Health Groups Push for ‘Meaningful Change’ in Alcohol Label Regulation

Concord Grape Juice Keeps Hearts & Minds Healthy

GMDC Releases New Health-and-Wellness Report

Survey: 46 percent of Consumers Trimmed Grocery Spending in 2009

Hy-Vee Promoting Holiday Dinner Packs; Readies Deals for Black Friday Shoppers

Consumers and Sustainability: OTC Medications and Supplements

Welch’s Heads to the Vineyards