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Childhood obesity is a complex problem, but supermarkets can be part of the solution.

LANDOVER, Md. ¿ Giant Food of Landover's new Nature¿s Promise line of health-oriented private label products was created specifically to address Giant Food shoppers' demand for a better value offering in organic and natural foods, the chain said yesterday.

MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills said yesterday that it will begin to make all of its Big G breakfast cereals with whole grain, the first leading food manufacturer in the category to do so.

SAN FRANCISCO - The Justice Department's decision not to challenge a February ruling that overturned the Bush administration's ban on hemp-derived foods has opened a way for such products to gain popularity in the United States, said industry observers.

BRISBANE, Calif. -- In an unprecedented effort to communicate the facts about its business and employment practices, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday delivered an open letter to the citizens of California.

In turbulent times, the Produce Marketing Association is searching for new ways to serve the industry.

From mined salt and faux caviar to artisan teas and the cheesecake to go with them, new gourmet products are elbowing for shelf space.

PITTSBURGH - Giant Eagle, Inc. is in the process of introducing an expanded line of branded products in additional categories, including specialty Mediterranean and natural and organic foods, and a new Valu Time line of products storewide.