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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -- Now that Ahold has put its remaining Tops Markets stores up for sale, regional player Price Chopper here is mulling a possible purchase of the locations, president and c.e.o. Neil Golub told Progressive Grocer yesterday.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. -- Now that Ahold has put its remaining Tops Markets stores up for sale, regional player Price Chopper here is mulling a possible purchase of the locations, president and c.e.o. Neil Golub told Progressive Grocer yesterday.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Dole achieved another major milestone toward expanding its organic operations with the recent inauguration of the company's new organic banana facility in the La Guajira region of Colombia. Dubbed the "Don Pedro" farm, the $8 million growing, harvesting, packing and shipping facility will employ more than 1,000 local residents.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- A newly remodeled Hannaford Supermarket in the retailer's hometown here will feature a drive-thru pharmacy window, and a separate pharmacy entrance, the chain said yesterday.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Supermarkets here is hosting a total of six wellness fairs this month in Portland, Maine; Bangor, Maine; Manchester, N.H.; Taunton, Mass.; Albany, N.Y. and Burlington, Vt. The events are open to all members of the public, who can avail themselves of an assortment of free health diagnostic services and learn more about health-related issues. The retailer is also offering attendees the opportunity to get flu shots for $25 and pneumonia shots for $35.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Supermarkets here is hosting a total of six wellness fairs this month in Portland, Maine; Bangor, Maine; Manchester, N.H.; Taunton, Mass.; Albany, N.Y. and Burlington, Vt. The events are open to all members of the public, who can avail themselves of an assortment of free health diagnostic services and learn more about health-related issues. The retailer is also offering attendees the opportunity to get flu shots for $25 and pneumonia shots for $35.

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- Mark Tompkins, produce industry veteran and former head of Sunkist's domestic sales network, is returning to take the helm of Sunkist's global sourcing organization, Sunkist Global, LLC here. He replaces Rick Eastes, who is leaving after three years to pursue other interests.

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. -- Mark Tompkins, produce industry veteran and former head of Sunkist's domestic sales network, is returning to take the helm of Sunkist's global sourcing organization, Sunkist Global, LLC here. He replaces Rick Eastes, who is leaving after three years to pursue other interests.