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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores today said the Winn-Dixie brand will become its primary house brand for nearly 3,000 private label items.

DETROIT - Farmer Jack Food Market has announced a variety of freshness guarantees and shopping conveniences as part of its newly-launched "We're Thinking Fresh" initiative, designed to transform the entire chain into a fresh new atmosphere focused entirely on customer service and fresh food products.

In the high-volume season for produce, it's important to take full advantage of the consumer appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables.

AUSTIN, Texas - As eager Americans begin firing up their grills this season, Whole Foods Market is kicking off a national celebration to showcase natural meat.

With sales of digital cameras poised to surpass those of traditional models, Lunds/Byerly's is already capitalizing on in-store print-making.

CINCINNATI - The Kroger Co., known for its efforts in merchandising organics, on Monday announced the official national launch of Naturally Preferred, its own brand of premium-quality natural and organic products now available to all of the company's nearly 2,500 stores.

WASHINGTON - Reflecting continuing concerns over the direction of the U.S. economy, consumers are twice as likely to consider price as a reason for purchasing a brand-name product as they were a year ago, according to a survey released Friday by the Grocery Manufacturers of America.

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, has agreed to be a major underwriter of Chefs A' Field, a 13-part Public Broadcasting System (PBS) cooking series that focuses on sustainable growing practices.