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United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association To Form Food Security Task Force
The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association announced it is forming a new Food Security Task Force to coordinate the industry's overall support for anti-terrorist actions and to ensure the security of an abundant and affordable fresh produce supply. -
Kroger Reports 19% Increase in Earnings Per Share for Second Quarter
The Kroger Co. on Wednesday reported earnings of $0.32 per diluted share excluding costs related to a merger and one-time expenses, for the second quarter ended August 18, 2001. These results represent an increase of 19% over the second quarter of 2000, on the same basis.