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WASHINGTON, D.C. - United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association here has announced the produce industry leaders nominated to serve on its 2004 board of directors.

When it comes to successful back-to-school merchandising, manufacturers need to hit the books early and study hard.

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Today Shaw's Supermarkets is hosting an Earth Day event for associates at its Store Support Center here in anticipation of the annual observance of Earth Day (Thursday, April 22).

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Responding to widespread changes in consumer shopping patterns, ACNielsen U.S. today announced a comprehensive retail measurement solution that offers significantly enhanced coverage of the complex U.S. consumer packaged goods marketplace.

CHICAGO - Information Resources Inc., a provider of content and analytic services to the consumer packaged goods, retail, and healthcare industries, and Costco Wholesale have announced plans to test the Costco Collaborative Retail Exchange (CRX) program.

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Wakefern Food Corporation, Kraft Foods and Advantage Sales & Marketing Company were named winners of this year's Consumer 360 awards, co-sponsored by three VNU Business Media magazines, including Progressive Grocer.

WASHINGTON - The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) applauded the Maryland General Assembly for rejecting a proposal to impose a $16 million snack tax on state residents.

MINNEAPOLIS - Supervalu announced on Thursday that it has introduced its SVHarbor Internet-based business portal to its more than 1,500 manufacturer and broker partners.