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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - Joseph A. Pichler, who will retire later this month as chairman of The Kroger Co., was the recipient of the 2004 Hall of Achievement Award by the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA).

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - The CPG industry's financial performance in 2003 continued to rebound as median net sales rose nearly two percentage points to 6.5 percent from 4.6 percent in 2002, and returns on sales and assets continued to climb for most companies, according to a study released during GMA's Executive Conference here.

Aided by Atkins, great taste, and versatility, sales of soft cheeses are strong despite record-high milk prices.

As experts link diet with diabetes prevention and maintenance, supermarkets are gearing up to capitalize on the message.

GMDC's CCCnet conference-planning toolset helps retailer and wholesaler buyers make the most of their face-to-face meetings with suppliers.

As consumers go grill crazy in rising numbers, meats are set to sizzle this summer.

Industry executives turn to compact continuing education programs for new insights and opportunities.

The sales trends in liquor merchandising -- exotic flavors, holiday gift packs, low-carb diets, and superpremium products -- are so promising it's almost scary.