Nonfoods

MINNEAPOLIS -- Target Corp.'s plans for sales growth in the next few years apparently include competing more directly with supermarkets for the food dollar.

DAVIS, Calif. -- Representatives from the country's leading produce trade associations and California Dept. of Food and Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura have unveiled plans to create a Center for Produce Safety at the University of California here.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Regional independent HEB plans to deploy a new solution to support and expand the retailer's global sourcing and supplier management operations, and enhance private label offerings by improving supply chain collaboration and visibility.

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Shaw's Supermarkets here is reportedly testing new earth-friendly juice extractors that squeeze water and juice from fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded, producing a pulp that can be used by consumers and farmers as free compost or animal food.

CHICAGO -- The Perishables Group, a specialty consulting firm based here, has beefed up its staff with four new members.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Regional independent HEB plans to deploy a new solution to support and expand the retailer's global sourcing and supplier management operations, and enhance private label offerings by improving supply chain collaboration and visibility.

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Shaw's Supermarkets here is reportedly testing new earth-friendly juice extractors that squeeze water and juice from fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded, producing a pulp that can be used by consumers and farmers as free compost or animal food.

CHICAGO -- The Perishables Group, a specialty consulting firm based here, has beefed up its staff with four new members.