Nonfoods

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Building on the success of last year's inaugural Fair Trade Month program launch, TransFair USA, the independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade products, Saturday launched Fair Trade Month 2005.

Imported specialty foods will become less and less 'special' in a multicultural market -- but they'd better be the real thing.

Who are the hair care consumers, and where do they shop? The stats contain clues.

PITTSBURGH and BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Giant Eagle and Sam's Club are among the diverse group of retailers participating in the first-ever Fair Trade Display Challenge being coordinated by TransFair USA to recognize Fair Trade Month, which begins tomorrow.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets is now offering seasonal calendars that tie into its Eat Well Live Well nutrition program for children and their parents.

MILL VALLEY, Calif. -- Mollie Stone's Markets, an independent grocer with eight stores in Northern California, yesterday introduced a new line of private label gourmet soups available at all locations.

BRUSSELS -- Following a challenging second quarter, the Delhaize Group's management said yesterday it is optimistic about the remainder of the year for its retail banners, including U.S. grocers Food Lion, Hannaford, and Kash 'n Karry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The USDA new dietary guidelines for children released yesterday, recommending four cups of fruit and vegetables every day with a focus on eating more fruits, were greeted with praise from some corners of the food industry, and pans by at least one consumer advocacy organization.