Nonfoods

Pure juice has been taking some lumps, but new flavors, nutrient enhancements, and single-serve packaging all promise to revitalize the fruit beverage business.

Pathmark's newest urban store gives New Yorkers a taste of suburban retailing.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Many food and beverage products touting health-related claims on their labels ranging from "reduced carbohydrates" to "fat free" get a sales boost at the New Year, but research released yesterday by ACNielsen U.S. shows that the "January Effect" appears to end just as quickly as New Year's resolutions are forgotten.

PURCHASE, N.Y. -- PepsiCo said yesterday that in the wake of the departure of its chairman and c.e.o., Gary M. Rodkin, to pursue new career opportunities, the company has reassigned two of its highest-ranking executives to lead its North American beverage and food operations, effective immediately and reporting directly to current chairman and c.e.o. Steve Reinemund.

PURCHASE, N.Y. -- PepsiCo said yesterday that in the wake of the departure of its chairman and c.e.o., Gary M. Rodkin, to pursue new career opportunities, the company has reassigned two of its highest-ranking executives to lead its North American beverage and food operations, effective immediately and reporting directly to current chairman and c.e.o. Steve Reinemund.

DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Canadian national Nancy Jean Olson has been charged by Whatcom County prosecutors here with one misdemeanor count and six felony counts of unlicensed practice of medicine after allegedly holding phony flu clinics last November at three area supermarkets for $30 a shot, according to published reports.