Nonfoods

CHICAGO -- Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group, Inc. are collaborating to launch the Beauty Cross Channel Monitor, which the partners said is the U.S. beauty industry's first cross-channel retail tracking system.

Not only does Beech-Nut DHA plus+ offer baby foods featuring DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the omega-3 fatty acid that supports mental and visual development, but the line's dry cereals also come in revolutionary Easy Pour packaging with a twist-off spout.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer Inc. said it recalled 2,184 pounds of frozen entrees after testing showed possible Listeria contamination.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods, Inc. here said Robert A. Sigel, president of specialty distribution, will retire March 14 to pursue other interests. It also said it has named Casey Van Rysdam president of specialty foods.

AUSTIN, Texas -- In response to growing consumer interest in, and confusion about, natural personal care products, Whole Foods Market said it has developed a new Premium Body Care standard and labeling seal of approval, which it claimed is "setting a new industry benchmark."

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer Inc. said it recalled 2,184 pounds of frozen entrees after testing showed possible Listeria contamination.

BATAVIA, Ill. -- ALDI here officially entered the Rhode Island market with a new store in Warwick yesterday, and has plans for at least three more this year.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods, Inc. here said Robert A. Sigel, president of specialty distribution, will retire March 14 to pursue other interests. It also said it has named Casey Van Rysdam president of specialty foods.