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GMA Names New Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
WASHINGTON - The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) yesterday appointed Monica Gonzalez the new director of scientific and regulatory policy. Gonzalez will manage GMA's public policy objectives for food safety, recalls, traceability, and other issues.
Food Trade Groups Applaud New Bioterrorism Rules
WASHINGTON - On the heels of controversial statements about the safety of the food supply made by outgoing U.S. Secretary Of Health And Human Services Tommy Thompson last Friday, the federal government announced new rules aimed at helping trace the source of contaminated food, particularly in the event of a bioterrorist attack on the nation¿s food supply.

Ingles Accounting Subject of SEC Inquiry

ASHEVILLE, N.C. ¿ Ingles Markets, Inc. here said yesterday it is the subject of an informal inquiry by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the accounting for a vendor contract it entered into in 2002.
FMI Safe Quality Food Program Enhanced With Steton

WASHINGTON - Audits by the Food Marketing Institute's Safe Quality Food (SQF) program will now provide consumers and retailers with an extra measure of protection through a new technology partnership with Steton, a global leader in food safety and quality assurance software.
Brookshire Grocery Automates Supplier Discount and Management Process

TYLER, Texas - Brookshire Grocery Co. has deployed an automated system to manage the discount and rebate processes of its large suppliers, including Kraft Foods, General Mills, and Procter and Gamble.
Albertsons Boasts Positive 3Q Results, HBA/GM 'Realignment' Plan

BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons, Inc.¿s third quarter performance, released yesterday, paints the picture of a chain back on track financially after the setbacks of last year's protracted strike/lockout in Southern California, as well as the impacts of a series of destructive hurricanes in Florida.
Mi Pueblo Food Centers Goes Live with TCI HQ Pricing Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mi Pueblo Food Centers has completed a rapid implementation of TCI HQ, with data converted on the first day and staff fully trained by the end of the week.
Heinen's Fine Foods Boosts Loss Prevention Capabilities with Trax

WARRENSVILLE HTS., Ohio - Heinen¿s Fine Foods, a family owned and operated business with 15 stores in the Cleveland area, has tapped Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Trax Retail Solutions for its ShrinkTrax and DM2 data mining solutions for Loss Prevention.
FRESH FOOD: Hard rain

The aftermath of turbulent weather cast a cloud over the PMA Show, but innovative ideas still shone through.
GROCERY: Wash cycle

Brightening up a dull category with innovative products and savvy selling strategies can help retailers clean up in the laundry detergent aisle.

GMA Names New Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs

Food Trade Groups Applaud New Bioterrorism Rules

Ingles Accounting Subject of SEC Inquiry

FMI Safe Quality Food Program Enhanced With Steton

Brookshire Grocery Automates Supplier Discount and Management Process

Albertsons Boasts Positive 3Q Results, HBA/GM 'Realignment' Plan

Mi Pueblo Food Centers Goes Live with TCI HQ Pricing Solution

Heinen's Fine Foods Boosts Loss Prevention Capabilities with Trax

FRESH FOOD: Hard rain

GROCERY: Wash cycle