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It's lately been a barren landscape for supermarket nonfoods. But smart ideas at retail are nourishing robust growth in some categories.

Dorothy Lane Market's loyalty program blends high tech with high touch.

Because of packaging's ability to enhance perishables, fresh suppliers are cooking up clever solutions to address the needs of today's consumers and supermarket operators.

The consumer focus on nutrition and convenience has spurred the growth of the yogurt market.

Reedley and Salinas, Calif. -- The California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) and Fresh Express, the pioneer in fresh salads, announced a new store-level collaborative promotion called "Music to Your Ears," that promises to hum come summer.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- On the heels of its debut of a Hispanic-focused format, Publix Super Markets here is launching another specialty concept, this one centered on natural foods. The store will carry the banner GreenWise, a name that Publix has used in its store-within-a-store natural/organic sections, as well as atop private label line and branded magazine.

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Delhaize Group, the parent company of U.S. retailers Food Lion, Hannaford, Kash n' Karry, and Harvey's, yesterday reported first quarter performance that reflected the company's current challenges in the highly competitive Southeast market.

Washington, D.C. -- Kicking off the produce industry's premiere political advocacy event, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will address the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association's Washington Public Policy Conference (WPPC) Sept. 14. Sworn in as the 28th USDA Secretary on Jan. 21, 2005, Johanns will discuss current and forthcoming administration priorities including federal nutrition policy, the Farm Bill, the President's Healthier U.S. Initiative, and how he will personally work with the produce industry to forward the department¿s goals.