Nonfoods

All-natural, organic and specialty baby foods are experiencing a boom, as health-conscious parents look for more nutritious and tasty options for their tots.

No Frills Supermarkets plans to open a 60,000-square-foot No Frills Fresh store in western Douglas County, Neb., in the spring of 2010 to provide the growing region with a low-cost, high-quality supermarket.

Shoppers who buy food and beverages to go are more concerned about quality and freshness than price, despite the current economic downturn, according to a new consumer trends report, “Food to Go,” released by United Kingdom-based IGD.

Generic drugs are a proven avenue to lower costs and quality health care, and show increasing acceptance by consumers, physicians and payers, according to a study by the Washington-based Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).

Bashas', Food City, and AJ's grocery stores this week teamed up with Hickman's Eggs, Holsum Bakery and Shamrock Farms to introduce a bright-green reusable shopping tote featuring "Flower Hand" artwork from Adam Isaiah Garay, a 7-year-old Phoenix Children's Hospital patient.

Loblaw Cos., Ltd released its second annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report yesterday. “The Way We Do Business” lays out the Canadian grocer's goals, achievements and challenges on the CSR front. To reduce the amount of paper distributed, the report is available online at http://www.loblaw.ca/csr.

In a world of compromise, frozen foods are emerging as the preferred medium between the extremes of frequently dining at restaurants and cooking time-consuming meals at home.

Ray Gilmer, former director of communications and public affairs at the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA), has joined United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) as its new VP/communications.