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Coast to coast, chains are vying to leave no Hispanic customer behind, but for the independents it's second nature.

Innovative programs can ripen sales of underrated fruits, leading to juicy profits.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang are joining forces with the world's biggest retailer this Halloween season to encourage children to treat themselves to good health by eating a colorful variety of at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. ¿ With $12 billion in annual sales, precut, prewashed packaged fruits and vegetables remain the fastest-growing segment in the produce sector, with plenty of room still to grow, according to new research from the International Fresh-cut Produce Association (IFPA).

NATICK, Mass. - Food and other grocery-related product segments were the clear leaders in sales growth for BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. in September, the company said yesterday.

MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills said yesterday that it will begin to make all of its Big G breakfast cereals with whole grain, the first leading food manufacturer in the category to do so.

With an expertly run specialty cheese section, any retailer can find itself with a major slice of this rapidly fermenting category.

Childhood obesity is a complex problem, but supermarkets can be part of the solution.