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CHICAGO -- The Perishables Group, a specialty consulting firm based here, has beefed up its staff with four new members.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The California Grocers Association yesterday asked the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to delay studying how to reduce carryout bag use until a statewide recycling program that begins in July has an opportunity to be evaluated.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The California Grocers Association yesterday asked the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to delay studying how to reduce carryout bag use until a statewide recycling program that begins in July has an opportunity to be evaluated.

WICHITA, Kan. -- The Urban League of Kansas has selected Cargill Meat Solutions, based here, as the 2007 recipient of its Equal Opportunity Corporate Diversity Award.

WICHITA, Kan. -- The Urban League of Kansas has selected Cargill Meat Solutions, based here, as the 2007 recipient of its Equal Opportunity Corporate Diversity Award.

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC here has new technology in the wings to support the loyalty programs tied to the Ahold banner's 60 gas stations.

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC here has new technology in the wings to support the loyalty programs tied to the Ahold banner's 60 gas stations.

WASHINGTON -- The recall of pet foods and treats contaminated with an industrial chemical has expanded once again, this time to include dog biscuits sold by Wal-Mart under the Ol'Roy brand, as well as other major retailers' private label brands.