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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Acosta Sales and Marketing Co. said it has appointed Jack Laurendeau to vice chairman of the board of directors effective March 1, 2007.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Acosta Sales and Marketing Co. said it has appointed Jack Laurendeau to vice chairman of the board of directors effective March 1, 2007.

TROY, Ohio -- Food equipment manufacturer Hobart yesterday unveiled a new Web site to support the specific needs of food retailers.

TROY, Ohio -- Food equipment manufacturer Hobart yesterday unveiled a new Web site to support the specific needs of food retailers.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Nielsen Homescan & Spectra this week rolled out a beefed-up Consumer & Shopper Insights Suite which, according to The Nielsen Company global business unit, offers the most comprehensive view of actual consumer purchasing behavior available in a syndicated deliverable.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Nielsen Homescan & Spectra this week rolled out a beefed-up Consumer & Shopper Insights Suite which, according to The Nielsen Company global business unit, offers the most comprehensive view of actual consumer purchasing behavior available in a syndicated deliverable.

These days, cookies, not to mention crackers and snacks, need to present a healthier profile to attract -- and keep -- retailer and consumer interest.

These days, cookies, not to mention crackers and snacks, need to present a healthier profile to attract -- and keep -- retailer and consumer interest.