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General Mills (NYSE:GIS - news) today reported record results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter. Sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2001, grew 6 percent to $1.77 billion, fueled by 5 percent growth in the company's worldwide unit volume.

Harry's Farmers Market Inc. on Monday reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 ending August 1, 2001. The company had a net loss applicable to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 of approximately $0.9 million or ($0.15) per common share.

NORTH HAVEN, Ct., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced today loaded and delivered two tractor-trailers with food and supplies to New York City for the rescue crews assisting in the emergency disaster relief efforts.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR - news) today announced that Lawrence M. Turner, who has served as Treasurer since 1984,plans to retire in early 2002 after 28 years with the Company.

ShopRite supermarkets announced today that they have established a fund to benefit families and individuals who have been impacted by the World Trade Center disaster. ShopRite will establish the fund with a contribution of $100,000. All 200 ShopRite stores located throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and Pennsylvania will participate in the effort.

Farmer Jack Supermarkets in metrolitan Detroit, Lansing and Toledo, will accept donations to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Specialty Grocer to Use LargeOne of the county's largest warehouses soon will become a distribution hub for specialty grocer Trader Joe's.

Seafood and other specialty foods that are flown in fresh daily could be in short supply, and more expensive, as the result of canceled airline flights across the country.