Nonfoods

The line consists of preserved fruits and meats, cooking sauces, and other specialties.

Grocery Manufacturers Association testified Friday before the U.S. Senates Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as well as the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce on the best ways to strengthen, modernize, and improve the the nations food supply system.

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. recognized its local customers who were named finalists in the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off, held April 14th in Dallas. One of the finalists, Niki Plourde of Gardner, Mass., went on to become the category winner in Pizza Creations for her entry.

C&S Wholesale Grocers and First Book last week launched their Food for the Body, Food for the Mind campaign, promoting the importance of books for children. The initiative aims to place 50,000 new books in the hands of needy kids in southwestern New Hampshire before years end.

Transportation, energy, and raw material costs will be a major issue for consumer packaged goods and general manufacturing companies this year as these firms look to manage inflation, according to a new study by Archstone Consulting, a management consulting firm based in Stamford, Conn.

Canadian Grocer Metro, Inc. has introduced a "Leave it Greener" initiative at all of its supermarket banners, to promote principles and values that encourage environmentally responsible behavior.

The initiative is the latest of several green efforts.

The produce trade group pledged continued work with congressional leaders on food safety.