Nonfoods

WASHINGTON -- A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would add fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to the Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program for the first time in its 32-year history was published online yesterday. The rule represents the first update to WIC since 1980.

WASHINGTON -- A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would add fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to the Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program for the first time in its 32-year history was published online yesterday. The rule represents the first update to WIC since 1980.

WILMINGTON, Calif. -- Hispanic foods supplier Juanita's Foods here is expanding its distribution to include the dollar store channel. Sold under the Juanita's Foods, Tia Anita's, or Pico Pica label, selected products include Menudo, Hominy, Pozole, and Strawberry/Banana Licuados.

WILMINGTON, Calif. -- Hispanic foods supplier Juanita's Foods here is expanding its distribution to include the dollar store channel. Sold under the Juanita's Foods, Tia Anita's, or Pico Pica label, selected products include Menudo, Hominy, Pozole, and Strawberry/Banana Licuados.

WILMINGTON, Calif. -- Hispanic foods supplier Juanita's Foods here is expanding its distribution to include the dollar store channel. Sold under the Juanita's Foods, Tia Anita's, or Pico Pica label, selected products include Menudo, Hominy, Pozole, and Strawberry/Banana Licuados.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- From Aug. 6 through Sept. 2, Food Lion shoppers will have the opportunity to help local school kids by participating in the "Back Pack & Give Back" campaign.

KIRKLAND, Wash - Community-based independent Larry's Markets yesterday agreed to sell five of its six stores to LM Acquisition Partners LLC for $5.5 million.

FISHERS, N.Y. -- The New York Apple Association based here expects its annual crop to yield 25 million bushels for the fall harvest. Apples should be high in quality this year, with very good growing conditions throughout the state, growers reported.