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LONDON -- In an effort to market foods and beverages that are perceived to be "better for you," more packaged food and drink producers are leaving high fructose corn syrup out of their new product formulations, according to an analysis by London-based Datamonitor of its Productscan Online database

LONDON -- In an effort to market foods and beverages that are perceived to be "better for you," more packaged food and drink producers are leaving high fructose corn syrup out of their new product formulations, according to an analysis by London-based Datamonitor of its Productscan Online database

LONDON -- In an effort to market foods and beverages that are perceived to be "better for you," more packaged food and drink producers are leaving high fructose corn syrup out of their new product formulations, according to an analysis by London-based Datamonitor of its Productscan Online database

NEW YORK -- David Calhoun, chairman/c.e.o. of The Nielsen Co. here, will be among the members of a panel discussion that will presented by the In-Store Marketing Institute, with the support of The Nielsen Co. and the P.R.I.S.M. Consortium.

WASHINGTON -- Presenting its side of the story during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-day hearing on nutrition information labeling, the Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) will argue today that voluntary labeling has been effective, and should remain in the hands of manufacturers.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of last week's news that it was discontinuing the redemption of manufacturer double coupons in the Cleveland and Akron markets, Giant Eagle here said it is also cutting back on redeeming the value of double coupons in the Pittsburgh, New Castle, and Youngstown, Ohio markets in favor of promoting other incentives to attract consumers to its stores.

SACRAMENTO -- The California Grocers Association (CGA) said yesterday it opposes Assembly Bill 8 because it fails to address several of the critical components that will make health care reform successful.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of last week's news that it was discontinuing the redemption of manufacturer double coupons in the Cleveland and Akron markets, Giant Eagle here said it is also cutting back on redeeming the value of double coupons in the Pittsburgh, New Castle, and Youngstown, Ohio markets in favor of promoting other incentives to attract consumers to its stores.