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Report: Fresh-cut Remains Fastest-growing Produce Segment
ALEXANDRIA, Va. ¿ With $12 billion in annual sales, precut, prewashed packaged fruits and vegetables remain the fastest-growing segment in the produce sector, with plenty of room still to grow, according to new research from the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA).
Raley's Recognized By FMI For Training Initiative
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Raley's, based here, has received the Food Marketing Institute's 2004 Maximizing People Potential Award in recognition of the company's comprehensive "Store Director Readiness Program." The award is given annually to a retailer or wholesaler that develops an initiative that enhances employee performance or results in the achievement of a key business goal.

Grocery Categories Drive BJ's Wholesale Club's Healthy September Performance

NATICK, Mass. - Food and other grocery-related product segments were the clear leaders in sales growth for BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. in September, the company said yesterday.
Congress Urged to 'Act Boldly' to Address Childhood Obesity

WASHINGTON - A comprehensive national response is needed to address childhood obesity in the United States, members of Congress were told on Tuesday during a hearing by the Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee.
Sunset Brands Aims to Lead Low-carb Market

LOS ANGELES - As part of its strategy to become the nation's leading supplier of low-carb foods and beverages, Sunset Brands, Inc. yesterday announced it has completed the acquisition of Vancouver, Wash.-based Low Carb Creations, Inc., one of the nation's premier low-carb food manufacturers.
Whole Foods Market Opens First Gluten-Free Bakehouse

RALEIGH, N.C. - Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, known for its selection of organics and other healthy fare, yesterday announced the opening of the Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse, the company's first dedicated gluten-free baking facility.
Supermarkets Nationwide Participating in Fair Trade Month

OAKLAND, Calif. - TransFair USA, an independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade products, Friday kicked off its first annual Fair Trade Month celebration, a month-long event that includes participation by hundreds of supermarkets.
AMI Panelist: Americans Willing to Experiment but Slow to Change

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Don't mistake U.S. consumers' willingness to try something new as a trend, because Americans are slow to make lasting change, said Harry Balzer, v.p. of NPD Group, during a keynote address to attendees of last week's American Meat Institute's 2004 Annual Convention & Innovation Showcase, held here.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Acquires Del Monte Foods Europe

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Fresh Del Monte Produce, one of the world's biggest producers and marketers of fresh fruit and vegetables, said Friday it had completed its $340 million cash purchase of Del Monte Foods Europe.
Family Dollar Reports Profit Loss; Says Perishables Among Key Growth Initiatives

MATTHEWS, N.C. - Discount chain Family Dollar Stores, Inc. yesterday reported a 9.9 percent decline in its profits for the fourth quarter ended Aug. 28, 2004.

Report: Fresh-cut Remains Fastest-growing Produce Segment

Raley's Recognized By FMI For Training Initiative

Grocery Categories Drive BJ's Wholesale Club's Healthy September Performance

Congress Urged to 'Act Boldly' to Address Childhood Obesity

Sunset Brands Aims to Lead Low-carb Market

Whole Foods Market Opens First Gluten-Free Bakehouse

Supermarkets Nationwide Participating in Fair Trade Month

AMI Panelist: Americans Willing to Experiment but Slow to Change

Fresh Del Monte Produce Acquires Del Monte Foods Europe

Family Dollar Reports Profit Loss; Says Perishables Among Key Growth Initiatives

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