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The trade group said it opposes any regs that tie producers' tongues on rBGH.

The grocer is also betting 15 additional fuel centers will build boost traffic in the years to come.

Spartan Stores, Inc., said yesterday that its board of directors has named Dennis Eidson c.e.o. effective Oct. 15, 2008, while current c.e.o. Craig C. Sturken will continue in his role as executive chairman of the board.

The grocer also revealed further renovation and new-store plans, as well as additional fuel center openings.

Cheesemakers from the state stood out at a recent event.

Strong military distribution sales helped offset losses from customer defection.

Spartan Stores just finished a $4 million project that has transformed a Glen’s Market unit in the new format Glen’s Fresh Marketplace in North Petoskey, Mich.

The new format Family Fresh Market is set to open next week.