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GREENFIELD, Mass. -- Sales of organic coffee are growing rapidly, according to new the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2007 Organic Manufacturer Survey. U.S. retail sales of organic coffee in 2006 increased 24 percent to $110.3 million, the trade group reported.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- As a "gathering storm" of economic pressures continues to negatively impact the nation's economy and slow consumer spending, it could cause a serious ripple effect on the manufacturing supply chain, according to research and analysis from leading accounts receivable insurer Euler Hermes ACI.

CHICAGO - Most retailers view collaboration with their trading partners as key to the success of their businesses, according to a joint survey released yesterday from global strategy and technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. -- Leading organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm here said yesterday it's set to convert the remainder of its dairy product line to organic by the end of the month.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. -- Leading organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm here said yesterday it's set to convert the remainder of its dairy product line to organic by the end of the month.

LONDONDERRY, N.H. -- Leading organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm here said yesterday it's set to convert the remainder of its dairy product line to organic by the end of the month.

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- Rocked by the devastating economic impact of what has become the second-biggest beef recall in U.S. history, Topps Meat Co., LLC said Friday it had no choice but to shut down its plant here and go out of business.

CAMDEN, N.J. -- Campbell Soup Company here said it was recalling a limited quantity of 18.8 ounce cans of "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits because they might contain pieces of hard plastic that present a choking hazard and may cause injury if swallowed. Three consumers have reported minor injuries in and around the mouth.