Nonfoods

LAKELAND, Fla. -- After more than two years of preparation, Publix Super Markets will unveil later this month the first Publix GreenWise Market, its new store concept dedicated to natural and organic foods, and earth-friendly products. The store, being built from the ground up, will open in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on Sept. 27, spokeswoman Maria Brous told Progressive Grocer yesterday.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Whole Foods Market is opening its largest San Francisco unit to date today in the Potrero Hill district -- complete with the company's first mini spa and a street-side café called Market Bistro.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Whole Foods Market is opening its largest San Francisco unit to date today in the Potrero Hill district -- complete with the company's first mini spa and a street-side café called Market Bistro.

WASHINGTON -- Presenting its side of the story during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-day hearing on nutrition information labeling, the Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) will argue today that voluntary labeling has been effective, and should remain in the hands of manufacturers.

ABINGDON, Va. -- The folks at Food City, the regional banner operated by K-VA-T Food Stores here, have officially begun the chain¿s annual Food City/Food Club $100,000 Treasure Hunt, which c.e.o. and president Steven C. Smith described as "one of [K-VA-T's] most unique and exciting promotions."

ABINGDON, Va. -- The folks at Food City, the regional banner operated by K-VA-T Food Stores here, have officially begun the chain¿s annual Food City/Food Club $100,000 Treasure Hunt, which c.e.o. and president Steven C. Smith described as "one of [K-VA-T's] most unique and exciting promotions."

WASHINGTON -- Presenting its side of the story during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-day hearing on nutrition information labeling, the Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) will argue today that voluntary labeling has been effective, and should remain in the hands of manufacturers.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. -- The 2007 spring campaign of Produce for Kids here has set a new fundraising record of over $415,000 and generated more than $1 million in total donations since the program began in 2002.