Nonfoods

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

NEWARK, DEL. -- Consumers who report they eat a produce-centered diet are occupying an increasingly significant place at today's dining table, according to research from the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here.