Nonfoods

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Rock Hill, S.C. will get its first full-format natural and organic grocery store next year, when Earth Fare Market here takes over an old Harris Teeter.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Consumers across the nation and the world say "good value" is the most important factor in determining where they'll spend their grocery dollars, according to a new study released yesterday by The Nielsen Co. here.

CINCINNATI -- With food banks nationwide reporting increased demand for assistance and unprecedented shortages, The Kroger Co. here said it is delivering 35 additional truckloads this month, carrying produce, meat, eggs, and non-perishable food to food banks in the markets its banners serve.

QUINCY, Mass. - Based on the success of a pilot, Ahold-owned Stop & Shop said it plans to install a deli ordering kiosk solution in more than 200 stores by the first quarter of 2008.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Praising bipartisan legislation that takes a critical step to achieving a more equitable Farm Bill, the United Fresh Produce Association commended the U.S. Senate for passing the Food, Energy & Security Act of 2007, the Senate's version of the Farm Bill, which includes unprecedented advances in funding and policy priorities for the fruit and vegetable industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Praising bipartisan legislation that takes a critical step to achieving a more equitable Farm Bill, the United Fresh Produce Association commended the U.S. Senate for passing the Food, Energy & Security Act of 2007, the Senate's version of the Farm Bill, which includes unprecedented advances in funding and policy priorities for the fruit and vegetable industry.

ROCHESTER, NY -- Wegmans Food Markets has just rolled out private label brie cheeses in three flavor profiles -- mild, medium, and intense -- and is introducing Fromage Flights, consisting of cheese and other food accompaniments, for the 2007 entertaining season.

QUINCY, Mass. - Based on the success of a pilot, Ahold-owned Stop & Shop said it plans to install a deli ordering kiosk solution in more than 200 stores by the first quarter of 2008.