Nonfoods

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. here introduced its own brand of organic milk late last month, making it one of the first retailers in the United States to offer shoppers pasteurized fresh organic milk under its own label.

GREENFIELD, Mass. -- Jesse Singerman of Prairie Ventures will take the reins as president of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) at OTA's annual meeting May 6 in Chicago. The show is being held in conjunction with the 2006 All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show at McCormick Place.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In response to the growing demand for food safety training, NSF's Center for Public Health Education has released a new version of its well-known HealthGuard food manager certification CD.

Supervalu's Design Services Group crafts an award-winning design for Highland Park Market's newest store.

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway here will help the government test at the point-of-purchase a science-based, nutrient density concept to improve consumer understanding and overall dietary patterns.

Fed up with out-of-control interchange fees, retailers are fighting back with concerted legal and educational tactics -- and, in some cases, proactive offensives on their own.

Following are some of the general merchandise items retailers can expect to see at the FMI Show this month in Chicago.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Hannaford Bros. Co. here has entered into a partnership with FoodPlay Productions to promote healthy eating and exercise habits to 40,000 children in 100 elementary schools throughout Hannaford's five-state marketing area.