Nonfoods

LAKELAND, Fla. - In response to customer demand and growing fast-casual competition, Publix Super Markets here will test a new prepared foods lineup comprised of seven different service-oriented stations in one of its newest stores, slated to open April 12 in Lake Mary, Fla.

CINCINNATI - Jorge P. Montoya, a 30-year P&G veteran, has been named a director of The Kroger Co. here, bringing to 16 the number of members that currently serve on the retailer's board.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Global retailer Delhaize Group, parent company of Food Lion, Kash n' Karry/Sweetbay, and Hannaford in the U.S., said yesterday that its U.S. banners experienced strong comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter and for the year, although its fourth-quarter net profit dipped 2.2 percent to $161.63 million because of the weak dollar.

CINCINNATI - Jorge P. Montoya, a 30-year P&G veteran, has been named a director of The Kroger Co. here, bringing to 16 the number of members that currently serve on the retailer's board.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Sara Lee In-Store Bakery based here said it will begin selling pies directly to in-store bakeries (ISB) nationwide on April 1.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Sara Lee In-Store Bakery based here said it will begin selling pies directly to in-store bakeries (ISB) nationwide on April 1.

LAKELAND, Fla. - In response to customer demand and growing fast-casual competition, Publix Super Markets here will test a new prepared foods lineup comprised of seven different service-oriented stations in one of its newest stores, slated to open April 12 in Lake Mary, Fla.

MCLEAN, Va. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation's (PBH) new Fruits & Veggies-More Matters health initiative and companion Web site will launch next week with the solid support of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) here. Slated to bow March 19, the new PBH initiative will encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables in all forms -- frozen included -- in a bid to boost Americans' health and wellness.