Nonfoods

Wilmington, Del. -- To help marketers make the most out of the Produce for Better Health Foundation's (PBH) promotion tools, the foundation based here is hosting a web-enabled seminar next month.

REIDSVILLE, Ga. -- In the last year, seven supermarket organizations helped raise over $225,000 for Children's Miracle Network affiliated hospitals throughout the country for in tandem with Produce for Kids (PFK) based here.

SANFORD, N.C. -- Leading Southeastern c-store retailer Pantry, Inc. here yesterday raised its fiscal 2005 financial forecast, citing higher gasoline sales, recent rebranding efforts, and enhanced private label and food offerings for the brighter outlook. The company raised its guidance to a range between $2.55 and $2.60 per share.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Farm Fresh here has a new look. The regional Supervalu-owned retailer is unveiling an updated logo and its newest store simultaneously, on Oct. 29 at a grand opening ceremony in Grafton, Va.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Nearly three quarters of U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for improved food and beverage packaging that guarantees freshness, according to a survey released this week by DuPont here.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- More than 60 Meijer-brand dietary supplement products have received NSF Certification, which provides the customers of the chain, based here, with increased confidence that what's on the label matches what's in the bottle.

TORONTO -- This week at Grocery Innovations Canada 2005, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) gave out the Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards to noteworthy independent grocers from across Canada.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Scott Poole, v.p./division merchandise manager for Wal-Mart Supercenters, was recently elected chairman of the board for the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) during the trade group's annual membership meeting in San Francisco, Calif.