Nonfoods

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. here said last week it would introduce ground beef in "Smart Seal" Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to 325 of its stores May 11, with a companywide roll out to be completed by mid-July.

QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. here said last week it would introduce ground beef in "Smart Seal" Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to 325 of its stores May 11, with a companywide roll out to be completed by mid-July.

BOULDER, Colo. - Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. saw first quarter profits squeezed by $3.5 million in costs related to its pending acquisition by Whole Foods Market Inc.

JUNEAU, Alaska - Community-based independent Rainbow Foods yesterday adopted an exclusively cage-free egg policy in an effort to improve animal welfare.

JUNEAU, Alaska - Community-based independent Rainbow Foods yesterday adopted an exclusively cage-free egg policy in an effort to improve animal welfare.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Fresh Produce Association is poised to install its new officers and board members at its upcoming meeting this weekend.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Fresh Produce Association is poised to install its new officers and board members at its upcoming meeting this weekend.

TORONTO -- Mainly due to charges relating to an ongoing restructuring, first quarter earnings at Loblaw Cos., Ltd. here nosedived by CAN $86 million (US $77 million), or 61.4 percent, to CAN $54 million (US $49 million), compared to CAN $140 million (US $126 million) in the year-ago period, the retailer said yesterday.