Nonfoods

NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here has committed to a half-million-dollar partnership with Scholastic, Inc. to encourage the nation's schoolchildren to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. This classroom-based initiative supports Produce for Better Health's (PBH) "Campaign for Children¿s Health."

WASHINGTON - Both pet owners and pet food sellers across the continent were rocked over the weekend by news of a major product recall by a large national and store brand manufacturer, tied to as many as 10 reported incidents of kidney failure in pets.

WASHINGTON - Both pet owners and pet food sellers across the continent were rocked over the weekend by news of a major product recall by a large national and store brand manufacturer, tied to as many as 10 reported incidents of kidney failure in pets.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Jewel-Osco based here opened the doors of its newest store in Bourbonnais, Ill., a 62,000 square-footer that features its parent company, Supervalu's, "Premium Fresh and Healthy" decor package, as well as expanded frozen aisles and a variety of diverse foods, including a "Wild Harvest" shop that contains a large selection of natural and organic foods.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Jewel-Osco based here opened the doors of its newest store in Bourbonnais, Ill., a 62,000 square-footer that features its parent company, Supervalu's, "Premium Fresh and Healthy" decor package, as well as expanded frozen aisles and a variety of diverse foods, including a "Wild Harvest" shop that contains a large selection of natural and organic foods.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Jewel-Osco based here opened the doors of its newest store in Bourbonnais, Ill., a 62,000 square-footer that features its parent company, Supervalu's, "Premium Fresh and Healthy" decor package, as well as expanded frozen aisles and a variety of diverse foods, including a "Wild Harvest" shop that contains a large selection of natural and organic foods.

LAKELAND, Fla. - In response to customer demand and growing fast-casual competition, Publix Super Markets here will test a new prepared foods lineup comprised of seven different service-oriented stations in one of its newest stores, slated to open April 12 in Lake Mary, Fla.

MCLEAN, Va. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation's (PBH) new Fruits & Veggies-More Matters health initiative and companion Web site will launch next week with the solid support of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) here. Slated to bow March 19, the new PBH initiative will encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables in all forms -- frozen included -- in a bid to boost Americans' health and wellness.