Back to School

WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Produce For Better Health Foundation here has launched a new Web site to educate kids about fruits and vegetables and encourage them to eat more while playing games and exploring other fun, interactive activities.

CARLISLE, Pa. -- Giant Food Stores, LLC and Martin's Food Market are now offering "Kid Healthy Ideas," a field trip program that reinforces the nutrition and healthy living curriculum taught in area schools. Last year Giant ran a pilot of Kid Healthy Ideas at 10 central Pennsylvania locations, hosting 132 tours for 3,300 students.

CARLISLE, Pa. -- Giant Food Stores, LLC and Martin's Food Market are now offering "Kid Healthy Ideas," a field trip program that reinforces the nutrition and healthy living curriculum taught in area schools. Last year Giant ran a pilot of Kid Healthy Ideas at 10 central Pennsylvania locations, hosting 132 tours for 3,300 students.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. -- Produce for Kids (PFK) based here and PBS Kids are joining forces to launch an in-store and online initiative to promote healthy eating and smart food choices through the numerous benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday reported a higher-than-expected 3.1 percent increase in comparable-store sales at its U.S. units, including its namesake banners and Sam's Club, for the month of August. The retailer noted that its price leadership initiatives continued to drive traffic to its grocery business, with food categories remaining strong throughout the month.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Supermarkets here has launched its seventh annual "Hannaford Helps Schools," which enables customers at Hannaford stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York to support schools in their areas by earning "School Dollars" between Sept. 2 and Dec. 1.

WILMINGTON, Del. - With 90 percent of Americans failing to meet their daily recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed to make fruit and veggies top-of-mind for parents and children during the month of September as families pack their lunch bags and head back to school.

WILMINGTON, Del. - With 90 percent of Americans failing to meet their daily recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) here and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed to make fruit and veggies top-of-mind for parents and children during the month of September as families pack their lunch bags and head back to school.