Nonfoods

BATAVIA, Ill. - Discount grocer Aldi, Inc. here is turning up the volume on media outreach to help boost its profile as it expands into new U.S. markets and bolsters its presence in existing markets from Kansas to the East Coast.

PORTLAND, Maine -- O'Naturals, a fast-casual dining spot that specializes in all-natural and organic foods, is heading south for its latest franchise location, downtown Orlando, Fla.

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) said yesterday it had named Robert A. Sigel, former president and c.e.o. of Millbrook Distribution Services, Inc., to the newly created position of president of specialty distribution of UNFI. Sigel will continue as president of Millbrook, which was acquired by UNFI last month.

PORTLAND, Maine -- O'Naturals, a fast-casual dining spot that specializes in all-natural and organic foods, is heading south for its latest franchise location, downtown Orlando, Fla.

BATAVIA, Ill. - Discount grocer Aldi, Inc. here is turning up the volume on media outreach to help boost its profile as it expands into new U.S. markets and bolsters its presence in existing markets from Kansas to the East Coast.

PORTLAND, Maine -- O'Naturals, a fast-casual dining spot that specializes in all-natural and organic foods, is heading south for its latest franchise location, downtown Orlando, Fla.

ROCHESTER N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets Inc., last week recalled store brand Wreath Kuchen cakes because the product label didn't mention they contain pecans, which can cause life-threatening reactions in those with tree nut allergies.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Beginning today, Costco Wholesale Corp. based here will begin selling holiday ham nationwide co-branded with the Martha Stewart and signature Kirkland labels, as the first in a series of exclusive prepared food products the members-only club store operator will launch in 2008.