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SAN FRANCISCO - A California consumer group on Tuesday called for beef sold in the state to carry country-of-origin labels and said Safeway, Inc. had been selling unlabeled beef from Canada -- a country which has not banned a feeding practice linked to mad cow disease -- according to a report from Reuters.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European countries began enforcing the world's strictest rules on labeling genetically modified foods Sunday, The Oregonian reports.

LIVERMORE, Calif. - iTradeNetwork has been selected by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. to be A&P's central U.S. supply chain management solution provider for fresh product procurement.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association here has announced the produce industry leaders nominated to serve on its 2004 board of directors.

When it comes to successful back-to-school merchandising, manufacturers need to hit the books early and study hard.

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Today Shaw's Supermarkets is hosting an Earth Day event for associates at its Store Support Center here in anticipation of the annual observance of Earth Day (Thursday, April 22).

American and Canadian retailers preparing for Sunrise 2005 need to keep several important issues in mind.

In light of a recent spike in foodborne contamination cases, preventing such events at all points in the food supply chain has become more important than ever.