Nonfoods

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. here is rolling out a $4 generic prescription drug program in locations in 12 states, including the 129 pharmacies in its Indianapolis-based Central Division.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Delhaize Group here will roll out a new private label home meal solution product line in April 2008, the company said yesterday. The line, On the Go Bistro, features ready-to-heat meals incorporating high-quality, wholesome ingredients.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Delhaize Group here will roll out a new private label home meal solution product line in April 2008, the company said yesterday. The line, On the Go Bistro, features ready-to-heat meals incorporating high-quality, wholesome ingredients.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Delhaize Group here will roll out a new private label home meal solution product line in April 2008, the company said yesterday. The line, On the Go Bistro, features ready-to-heat meals incorporating high-quality, wholesome ingredients.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. here said yesterday it has become the first nationwide U.S. grocery chain to require suppliers of its private label and other food products such as produce, meat, fish, poultry, and ready-to-eat foods to have their factories certified against one of the internationally recognized Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. here said yesterday it has become the first nationwide U.S. grocery chain to require suppliers of its private label and other food products such as produce, meat, fish, poultry, and ready-to-eat foods to have their factories certified against one of the internationally recognized Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Penn Traffic Co. said last week that it will close five underperforming stores on Feb. 23 as part of its goal to boost the grocer's long-term financial performance and allow itself to reinvest in its core store portfolio.

The ascent of noncarbonated beverages continues to transform the soft drink aisle.