Produce / Floral

KEENE, N.H. -- C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. here said Friday it has begun several initiatives to reduce the distributor's environmental footprint. Among the programs the company has implemented are recycling and systems upgrades to make its buildings more energy-efficient.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. - In a bid to better promote the advantages of adding more fruits and vegetables to children's daily diets, Produce for Kids (PFK) based here has debuted a new logo, added customized retailer programs and revamped its Web site.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. - In a bid to better promote the advantages of adding more fruits and vegetables to children's daily diets, Produce for Kids (PFK) based here has debuted a new logo, added customized retailer programs and revamped its Web site.

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. here said last week it would introduce ground beef in "Smart Seal" Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to 325 of its stores May 11, with a companywide roll out to be completed by mid-July.

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. here said last week it would introduce ground beef in "Smart Seal" Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to 325 of its stores May 11, with a companywide roll out to be completed by mid-July.

TORONTO -- Mainly due to charges relating to an ongoing restructuring, first quarter earnings at Loblaw Cos., Ltd. here nosedived by CAN $86 million (US $77 million), or 61.4 percent, to CAN $54 million (US $49 million), compared to CAN $140 million (US $126 million) in the year-ago period, the retailer said yesterday.

Energy drinks have burst out of nowhere to give a quick lift to the supermarket beverage aisle. But their real payoff could be staying power.

Retailers and suppliers get down to the nitty-gritty of merchandising and pricing -- and the future of organics -- in part two of PG's roundtable discussion.