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WILMINGTON, Del. -- In anticipation of its "Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters" consumer launch in March 2007, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here is encouraging the participation of all produce industry members by becoming licensed and incorporating brand logo and messages concurrently on packaging and in their own marketing activities.

ALBANY, Calif. -- Community-based independent Andronico's yesterday eliminated the sale of eggs from hens confined in battery cages, and the retailer now exclusively sells cage-free eggs.

ALBANY, Calif. -- Community-based independent Andronico's yesterday eliminated the sale of eggs from hens confined in battery cages, and the retailer now exclusively sells cage-free eggs.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- In anticipation of its "Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters" consumer launch in March 2007, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here is encouraging the participation of all produce industry members by becoming licensed and incorporating brand logo and messages concurrently on packaging and in their own marketing activities.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. here yesterday designated nine people to serve on a newly constituted board of directors when the retailer emerges from bankruptcy, including Winn-Dixie president and c.e.o. Peter Lynch, who is expected to serve as chairman of the new board.

BOSTON -- The Boston City Council has unanimously voted to oppose a measure that would permit food retailers to obtain special "wine at food store" licenses, according to a published report. The purely symbolic gesture was designed to let constituents know where the councilors stand on the issue of allowing wine at food stores.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- In anticipation of its "Fruits & Veggies -- More Matters" consumer launch in March 2007, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here is encouraging the participation of all produce industry members by becoming licensed and incorporating brand logo and messages concurrently on packaging and in their own marketing activities.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Del Monte Fresh Produce Co.'s Costa Rican banana farms have been fully certified under the SA8000 standard for social accountability.