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Canada's BSE Discovery Bolsters COOL Proponents
WASHINGTON - Supporters of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, which the current Farm Bill requires be implemented by 2004, on Wednesday said that the discovery of Mad Cow disease in Canada shows the need for letting consumers know the source of steaks and hamburger.
Everybody Loves Albertsons' New Spokesperson
BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons Inc. announced today that Patricia Heaton, actress, author and Emmy-winning co-star of television's "Everybody Loves Raymond," will become the company's national spokesperson. She will be featured in Albertsons advertising, beginning with national TV spots that will start airing in late June 2003.

NCBA Launches Ad Campaign Comparing Lean Beef and Chicken

DENVER - The National Cattlemen's Beef Association on Thursday launched a first-of-its-kind advertising campaign that compares the nutritional benefits of lean beef and skinless chicken.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Pedal to the kettle

Ready-to-serve canned soups have shifted into high gear, propelled by a high-octane mix of new consumer choices.
Fruit fly larvae detected in Mexican peppers

PINELLAS PARK, FLA. -- Several suspected larvae of the Mexican fruit fly have been detected in Manzano peppers from two produce markets in Pinellas County, according to Florida's agriculture commissioner Charles Bronson.
Boston Market Launches Upscale Restaurant

GOLDEN, Colo. -- On Sunday Boston Market here launched a new upscale restaurant concept called Boston Market's Rotisserie Grill.
Safeway Joins Kroger and Alberston's in Farmed Salmon Labeling Change

PLEASONTON, Calif. and BOISE, Idaho - Safeway and Albertsons confirmed that they will also label their farmed salmon and trout to indicate color has been added.
A&P Puts Coffee Business on the Block

MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P has officially put its venerable Eight O' Clock coffee business on the block, in an effort to raise needed cash to pay down its $1 billion debt load, according to an article in today's Star-Ledger newspaper.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: COOL is a hot issue

Complying with the looming country-of-origin labeling regulations will require careful attention and serious effort from retailers.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: It's time to pick berries

As awareness of their nutritional benefits grows, popular, profitable berries can be expected to stay top-of-mind in the produce department.

Canada's BSE Discovery Bolsters COOL Proponents

Everybody Loves Albertsons' New Spokesperson

NCBA Launches Ad Campaign Comparing Lean Beef and Chicken

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Pedal to the kettle

Fruit fly larvae detected in Mexican peppers

Boston Market Launches Upscale Restaurant

Safeway Joins Kroger and Alberston's in Farmed Salmon Labeling Change

A&P Puts Coffee Business on the Block

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: COOL is a hot issue

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: It's time to pick berries