Research & Analysis

NEW YORK - Frito-Lay North America said on Tuesday it will use a healthier cooking oil in its Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos snacks and introduce reduced-fat versions of some snacks amid mounting concerns over Americans' diet, Reuters reports.

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Supermarket chain Albert Heijn, the largest in the Netherlands and part of the Ahold group, has removed a number of Unilever products from its shelves following a disagreement over the price the Anglo-Dutch conglomerate is demanding, according to published reports.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Lowes Foods has been honored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts to reduce energy consumption.

RICHMOND, Va. - Performance Food Group on Monday announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized its Fresh Express subsidiary and its national director of raw product quality & food safety, Frances Pabrua, with its CFSAN Team Award.

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda - Food Distributors International president and CEO John R. Block assured the association's last-ever Midyear Executive Conference on Saturday that wholesalers will continue to have a strong voice after FDI is absorbed by the Food Marketing Institute in January.

CHESIRE, Conn. - The Board of Directors of Bozzuto's Inc., a Cheshire, Conn.-based wholesale food distributor, has announced the appointment of Michael A. Bozzuto as chairman of the Board, replacing Adam J. Bozzuto, recently deceased.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. on Wednesday announced that Karen Salem will be joining the company as senior VP and CIO.

BOULDER, Colo. - Horizon Organic Holding Corp. is spearheading an organic lunch program for schools to offer children and parents alternatives to traditional cafeteria food menus.