Nonfoods

ROBESONIA, Pa. and CARTERET, N.J. -- Two major grocery distributors in the Northeast U.S. are joining forces. Cooperative food distributor Associated Wholesaler's Inc. (AWI) in Robesonia, Pa. is merging with White Rose Food, the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the New York City metropolitan area, sources told Progressive Grocer on Friday.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Food Lion said yesterday it is unveiling fresh makeovers at 26 stores in the tri-state area of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Albert Heijn, next week will launch a range of cholesterol-lowering dairy products under its private label brand that includes a margarine spread, a spoonable yogurt, and "original" and "strawberry flavor" yogurt drinks.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Albert Heijn, next week will launch a range of cholesterol-lowering dairy products under its private label brand that includes a margarine spread, a spoonable yogurt, and "original" and "strawberry flavor" yogurt drinks.

SALISBURY, N.C. -- Food Lion said yesterday it is unveiling fresh makeovers at 26 stores in the tri-state area of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia.

BOULDER, Colo. -- Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets, Inc. yesterday donated $250,000 worth of Wild Oats brand vitamins and supplements to Vitamin Angel Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides health education and nutritional supplements to medically underserved communities around the world.

BOULDER, Colo. -- Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets, Inc. yesterday donated $250,000 worth of Wild Oats brand vitamins and supplements to Vitamin Angel Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides health education and nutritional supplements to medically underserved communities around the world.

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway yesterday launched a new merchandising program designed to make its stores a one-stop shopping destination for summer grilling needs.