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WASHINGTON -- Although producers have a favorable opinion of country-of-origin labeling, a study released today shows that nearly two in three (62 percent) of the nation's meat, vegetable, and fruit producers oppose the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) law in its current form and want Congress to change or repeal the law before it goes into effect.

WASHINGTON - The interim final bioterrorism regulations released Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were viewed positively by the Food Marketing Institute and other food industry trade groups.

CHICAGO -- Peapod introduced Sunday delivery to the Windy City this week as part of its emphasis on improving customer service. The online grocer has also added a Chicago's Best "aisle," offering entree selections from some of Chicago's most famous restaurants.

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Canada and GE Consumer Finance on Thursday announced they will introduce the first private-label credit card program for Wal-Mart and Sam's Club warehouse stores in Canada, according to Reuters.

NATICK, Mass. - BJ's Wholesale Club here is rolling out smaller "life sizes," supermarket-size packages of perishable items, including meat, seafood, produce, and dairy items, according to a report in yesterday's Waterbury Republican-American newspaper.

Regional specialties gain new devotees among consumers in search of food with recognizable tastes and distinctive ingredients.

The still-developing competitive picture in grocery wholesaling could be rosy for those with imagination and dark for the less creative.

Promotions, new products, improved quality, and a world of different toppings are helping sales of frozen pizzas take off.