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Natural Products Industry Continues to Outperform at Conventional Retail, Says SPINS
The natural market specialty firm said research shows product authenticity, and a focus on core consumers are helping sales performance. More >>

Whole Foods Adds Another Third-party Certifier for 'Whole Trade' Products
The supernatural now offers over 1,000 socially responsible items in stores. More >>

EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT: GROCERY: Frozen and Dairy: Work it out
Marketers have to keep their assortments in shape to stay in step with shoppers' continued demand for healthy choices in frozen and dairy. More >>

New Price Chopper Unit in South Burlington, VT Will Feature Health & Wellness Resources
The store will soon include healthy living literature, recipes, and a micro-site based on the grocer's partnership with EatingWell Media Group. More >>

OTA Rolling Out Major Marketing Initiative
The Organic Trade Association's multipronged campaign aims to grow the consumer base as "confusion" reigns. More >>

NFI to Grocers: Beware Another Greenpeace Seafood 'Misinformation Campaign'
The fisheries trade group claimed "environmental extremists" will take credit for the seafood sustainability work of others. More >>

EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT: GROCERY: Salad Dressings: Shake it up
Innovation is adding spice to the salad dressing category. More >>

Cub Foods Opens Second Smaller Footprint Store
The new ‘Eagan East’ Cub shoots for an “intimate” neighborhood market feel. More >>

Hannaford Launches Chocolate Milk Sweepstakes
Two grand-prize winners will receive free home heating for a year. More >>

Marsh Goes All-Organic with Apples, Pears
Marsh Super Markets has shifted its entire bulk apple and pear offering to certified organic. More >>

Stop & Shop, Giant Food to Offer Pet Insurance
Ahold-owned Stop & Shop and Giant Food will begin offering pet insurance this fall as a complement to their pet products, and an additional service to pet-owning shoppers. More >>

Aldi's New Fit & Active Private Label Brand First to Feature 'Fit Facts'
The discount grocer said it is aiming to take guesswork out of making healthy food choices.
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H-E-B Opens Largest Convenient Care Clinic in Houston Store
The new facility, the grocer's 21st, has three exam rooms and a special blood draw station. 
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AMI Adds 6 Videos to `Ask the Meat Science Guy'
The meat trade association is expanding the topics covered in its education series.
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Price Chopper, EatingWell Media Group Team Up
The Northeast grocer said it's the first supermarket to roll out a comprehensive, self-designed partnership with the media brand.
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Hy-Vee Offers Free Breakfast to Veterans
Hy-Vee stores showed its appreciation for members of the military by feeding the troops.
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Whole Foods Ranks Highest for Humanely Labeled Foods in Study
In a survey, the natural/organic grocer offered twice as many humanely labeled products per store in 2008 as the second highest-ranking company.
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Spartan Banners Enter $4 Generic Drug Derby
The Midwest operator's newly unveiled program offers discounts on more than 300 generics prescribed in 30-day supplies. More >>

Retailers Settle Patent Lawsuit, Enters into License Agreement
The licensed technologies make possible such services as telephone prescription refill requests. More >>

Sunflower Farmers Market to Raise $20K This Month for Habitat for Humanity
The grocer will also provide help building homes and catering events for the charitable group. More >>

Pick 'n Save Celebrity Shopping Cart Race Benefits Food Bank
The Roundy's banner hosted the event in advance of a day-long food drive. More >>

Safeway's O Organics Goes Hollywood
The grocer's private label line of certified organic foods will be the primary ingredients for meals at a star-studded green event. More >>

Meijer Teams with Scrip Benefits Manager to Develop Health-Focused Program
The supercenter chain's "Be Well" program offers expansive list of benefits for 4D employer groups. More >>

Wal-Mart Gives Over $500K to Sustainability Center
The retail foundation's grant will allow the center to study ways to meet consumer and grocer demand for local and regional food products. More >>

Food Lion Launches Online Healthy Holiday Guide
The guide includes $3 in coupons for healthy products. More >>

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Produce Ops2008 Produce Operations Review
Shaking the tree: PG's annual "state of the produce department" study finds wholesale price hikes and elusive profits fighting against the industry's continuing efforts to improve consumption.

61st Annual Consumer Expenditures Study
Grocery industry sales gains continue, riding a wave of higher food prices, for better or worse.
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