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Zola Açai, the San Francisco company that first brought bottled açai juice to market, is going a step further into the healthy beverage arena by introducing a smoothie drink that includes the antioxidant-rich berry.

The Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SBDC), based in Cincinnati, has launched a mom-inspired new line of 100 percent, no-added-sugar, all natural fruit smoothies -- Fruit Simple -- in key upstate New York markets.

Lancaster, Penn. -- The last time Ahold-owned grocery chain Giant Carlisle launched a new concept the resulting store was akin to a small city in scope—expanded departments and services that included everything from dry cleaning to babysitting. This time around, Giant downsized its box.

Two years after the launch of its Meijer Organics line of products, the Midwest supercenter pioneer is unveiling another health-focused brand that is artificial ingredient- and additive-free.

For me, the end of the first quarter is a good time to review my personal and professional goals. Am I on track to achieve my New Year’s resolutions, my work objectives and my desires for personal health and wellness?

All-natural, organic and specialty baby foods are experiencing a boom, as health-conscious parents look for more nutritious and tasty options for their tots.

Wal-Mart has a host of earth friendly events, activities and products on tap to help commemorate global Earth Month.

Despite the dicey economy and an Easter that fell late in the year, March wasn’t all bad news for big-box retailers. Some modest increases in net and comparable-store sales were logged during the month. Still, results were rather uneven, although in line with most companies’ expectations.