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Big Y Foods’ proposed 45,000-square-foot World Class Market and pharmacy in the Berkshire County town of Lee, Mass., will represent a new prototype for the New England grocery chain.

A&P’s The Food Emporium stores last week debuted “A Taste of France,” an event providing New York metro-area shoppers with over 30 new and exclusive items of French delicacies, from popular gourmet brands such as Emmanuelle Baillard, Des Lis Chocolat, Barral, Apidis and more.

During the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) Convention last week, health and wellness took center stage with consumers as the results of the NGA’s 2010 Consumer Survey Report showed nutrition jumped six percentage points as a “very important” store trait for nearly four out of 10 consumers (37 percent).

Fresh King, a grower and shipper of tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables, will expand shipments on CHEP pallets in the near future.

Dean Foods and Switzerland-based Hero Group are extending their drinkable chilled fruit product line, Fruit2Day, with a new Pomegranate Blueberry variety.

The French Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries is joining forces with A&P gourmet format The Food Emporium and its “Taste of the World” program to introduce the inaugural “Taste of France” promotion spotlighting premium products and offering a consumer sweepstakes.

Combining green tea and fruit juices with floral and herbal extracts for a truly unique beverage option, all-natural Made beverages are made from simple, wholesome ingredients: organic teas, organic fruit juices, organic cane sugar and natural flavors.

Whole Foods Market has introduced an educational initiative to help guide consumers who are interested in shopping healthier.