Nonfoods

CHICAGO -- Leading Internet grocer Peapod, LLC is adding yet another state to its growing distribution territory this weekend, as the Ahold-owned company will launch service in Milwaukee and surrounding cities.

NEW YORK CITY -- A growing Asian-American population and increasingly sophisticated American palates have driven the growth of Asian foods, and -- as an increasing variety of these items become available in local supermarkets -- are influencing what consumers eat at home, according to a new study from market research firm Packaged Facts, "The U.S. Market for Asian Foods and Beverages."

NEW YORK CITY -- The market for Italian food is starting to recover from the impact of the low-carb fad, as Italian food companies begin to respond better to consumer attitudes toward health, convenience and the demand for authentic flavors, according to a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of a well-publicized price reduction strategy it implemented last November, Giant Eagle here unveiled a second round of price cuts on more than 1,200 additional items yesterday.

NEW YORK CITY -- The market for Italian food is starting to recover from the impact of the low-carb fad, as Italian food companies begin to respond better to consumer attitudes toward health, convenience and the demand for authentic flavors, according to a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

PITTSBURGH -- On the heels of a well-publicized price reduction strategy it implemented last November, Giant Eagle here unveiled a second round of price cuts on more than 1,200 additional items yesterday.

SALISBURY, N.C. ¿ All of Food Lion's 1,220 stores are participating in the "Food Lion for the Children" campaign this month to raise money for the Children¿s Miracle Network (CMN). Food Lion shoppers can participate by purchasing paper CMN balloons for $1 each.

Washington, D.C. ¿ The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association will honor 12 winners of its Retail Produce Manager Award for 2005, at the upcoming United Produce Show to be co-located with the FMI show, April 30-May 3, in Chicago.