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A recent survey by Oakbrook, Ill.-based food and nutrition company FoodMinds has found that a majority of Americans back the government’s efforts to revise food content and labeling, as they realize such measures will assist them in their goals of becoming healthier and losing weight.
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In light of the grocery store’s dual role as one of the most visited destinations in American life and its unique position to help impart trusted, sound nutritional information and education, Roundy Supermarkets’ Pick ’n Save, Copps and Rainbow banners have joined forces with Chicago-based Field Trip Factory to invite area classrooms to take part in its “Be a Smart Shopper!” program.
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Michelle Obama will speak today at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) 2010 Science Forum at the Grand Hyatt Washington in the nation’s capital. Mrs. Obama’s remarks on childhood obesity will take place at the venue’s fifth-floor Independence Ballroom from 11: 30 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Publix Pharmacies yesterday rolled out the first phase of a new diabetes management system.
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Spurred by reports that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) used customer loyalty cards to glean crucial information on salmonella-tainted pepper in salami that sickened almost 250 people in 44 states, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is recommending that all retailers avail themselves of this “valuable tool” when alerting their customers that food items they’ve purchased have been recalled.
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The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) will hold its inaugural Supermarket Health & Wellness Conference, May 11 through May 13, 2010, in conjunction with FMI 2010, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
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Acute foodborne illnesses cost the United States about $152 billion annually in health care, workplace and other economic losses, a recent report published by the Washington-based Produce Safety Project (PSP) has found.
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Internet grocer Peapod has joined forces with Chicago-based sustainable communities group Neighbor Capital and food desert researcher Mari Gallagher to look at ways to expand delivery to communities where a dearth of full-service grocery stores makes it difficult to obtain quality fresh food.
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The vibrant market for ethnic-specific health and beauty care products has experienced steady growth — even during the worst economic times — with retails sales increasing to $3 billion during the period 2005-2009, according to “Ethnic Hair, Beauty and Cosmetics Products in the U.S., 7th Edition” by market research publisher Packaged Facts.
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Mars Chocolate North America has introduced goodnessKnows luscious snacksquares in Boulder, Colo., this month.
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The first symposium of its kind, “Food for Your Whole Life” will bring together internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators and health experts who will offer their expertise on age-based nutrition for optimal health and disease prevention. The symposium, to be held Jun 6 and 7 in New York City, has been created to provide people with the information and tools necessary for achieving wellness throughout the life cycle.
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A new study examining the effects of whole grain Salba (Sahi Alba 911 and 912) has found that it can reduce postprandial glycemia and satiety. The research will be disseminated this weekend at the Salba Smart booth (#2495) at the annual Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif.
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Whole Foods Market is getting its customers moving this month with its “Be Good to Your Whole Body” campaign in its Whole Body departments.
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A majority of consumers read food labels and are increasingly aware of the link between good nutrition and reducing the risk of disease, according to the latest survey of dietary habits released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Guiding consumers toward the best choices for a healthy lifestyle is a growing role for today’s grocer. From national campaigns such as Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® to Guiding Star labeling projects, this position is ever expanding.
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As part of its “Be Good to Your Whole Body” campaign in its Whole Body departments, Whole Foods Market is focusing on healthy energy for the month of March with a series of in-store lectures and podcasts.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified 17 food manufacturers that the labeling for 22 of their food products violates the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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A recent Yale University study has found that popular characters, celebrities, toys and movie giveaways on food packaging are being employed more than ever to market foods to children at the retail level.
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With thousands of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers set to attend FMI 2010 in Las Vegas this May, the Food Marketing Institute has revealed sessions and exhibits that will take place at the annual event, long considered the signature education and exhibit event for the food industry.
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After a recession-sparked decline, natural and organic frozen food sales are expected to have a healthy rebound.
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While frozen food and dairy sales suffered recessionary blows, trends for 2010 hint that these categories aren't down for the count.
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With food safety a top-of-mind concern for suppliers, retailers and consumers alike, a recent Harris Poll of 2,010 adults found that four in 10 (42 percent) Americans attributed, at least in part, an illness they’ve suffered over the past two years to something they ate.
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Big Y Foods’ proposed 45,000-square-foot World Class Market and pharmacy in the Berkshire County town of Lee, Mass., will represent a new prototype for the New England grocery chain.
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Murfin's Markets uses a "carwash"-like sanitizing system for bumper-to-bumper sanitizing of its shopping carts.
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United Supermarkets, LLC has begun using the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System in all of its stores across its United Supermarkets, Market Street, and Amigos United grocery banners. The rollout marks the program’s first use by a Texas grocer.
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 An Egg-citing Development
Instead of spending time with messy coloring kits this Easter, consumers may wish to try some naturally blue eggs, courtesy of Monroe, N.H.-based Pete & Gerry’s Eggs — and if they do, there’s a good chance they’ll get hooked on the unique variety.
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Kimberly-Clark Corp. (K-C) has met the need for a practical alternative to traditional cloth hand towels in home bathrooms with Kleenex Hand Towels, an innovative system delivering one clean, fresh, dry towel every time consumers wash their hands.
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 Progressive Grocer's 2009 Produce Operations Review
Against a trying backdrop of persistently weak economic conditions, fierce competition and financially wary shoppers, supermarket produce departments faced much harsher headwinds during the past 12- month period than they have in recent years, as evidenced by marginal comparable-sales gains and a tentative outlook for the balance of the year, according to results of Progressive Grocer's 2009 Annual Produce Operations Review.
 PG's CES: Inside the Market Basket: Economical Choices Bring Grocery Gains
Total supermarket sales were $430.3 billion, up $13.2 billion from the $417.2 billion recorded in 2007 -- continuing the trend of slightly higher percentage increases in each of the past five years, according to Progressive Grocer's 62nd Annual Consumer Expenditures Study (CES), now greatly expanded from the eight-page print edition to 35 pages of research.
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