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Supermarket GROCERY Business: Cool ideas in frozens
Better ingredients, ethnic offerings, and "homemade" center plate entrees are upping the ratings of the 50-year-old TV dinner category.
Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients
AUSTIN, Minn. -- Hormel Foods Corp. today announced the acquisition of Sparta, Wis.-based Century Foods International in a $115 million cash transaction. Century Foods International is a manufacturer of nutritional products, dairy proteins and blends, and cheese products.

Women's Concerns Over Hormone Replacement Treatment Help Boost Soy Sales

NEW YORK -- Health concerns associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), like stroke and an increased risk of breast cancer, are causing many women consumers to try soy isolflavones as a natural and milder solution to relieve menopausal symptoms.
Feds Investigate Coke on Fraud Charges

ATLANTA -- Federal prosecutors have begun a criminal investigation into fraud allegations against Coca-Cola Co., including claims that the beverage giant rigged a market test at Burger King outlets to inflate the popularity of its slush drink Frozen Coke.
Schnuck's Unveils New Private Label 'Dining In' Line

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Schnuck Markets, Inc. has selected pizza as the first product to be introduced under a new "Dining In" brand of high-end private label refrigerated and frozen foods, reports the St. Louis Business Journal.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: The beer necessities

Imports, light products and--thanks to the Atkins diet--low-carb ultra brews are the hot items in the beer case.
COVER STORY: Weighing obesity

The companies that sell most of America's food are being called on to combat the overeating epidemic. Some of them were promoting healthy eating long before it became a national priority.
Supermarket NONFOODS Business: A good hair day

Manufacturers strive to meet the diverse needs of value, premium, and natural hair care customers.
Hain Celestial Acquires Walnut Acres Brand and Parent Acirca Inc.

MELVILLE, N.Y. - The Hain Celestial Group, a natural and organic food company, has acquired privately held Acirca Inc., owner of the Walnut Acres brand of organic fruit juices, soups, pasta sauces and salsas.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Making the most of summer stalwarts

In the high-volume season for produce, it's important to take full advantage of the consumer appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Cool ideas in frozens

Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients

Women's Concerns Over Hormone Replacement Treatment Help Boost Soy Sales

Feds Investigate Coke on Fraud Charges

Schnuck's Unveils New Private Label 'Dining In' Line

Supermarket GROCERY Business: The beer necessities

COVER STORY: Weighing obesity

Supermarket NONFOODS Business: A good hair day

Hain Celestial Acquires Walnut Acres Brand and Parent Acirca Inc.

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Making the most of summer stalwarts

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