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Safeway Food Bank Donations Top $5.2 Million
DENVER - Company officials said on Monday that Safeway donated more than $5.2 million worth of food to the region's largest food bank during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, as part of the grocer's comprehensive program to assist hunger-relief agencies in Colorado and surrounding states.
Albertsons' 'Back to School' Partnerships Benefit Education
BOISE, Idaho - As area children and their families prepare to go back to school, Albertsons is partnering with several vendors to give back over $5 million to communities during the back to school season.

Fresh Brands Unveils Pig Stop Fuel/C-Store

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Fresh Brands Inc. on Wednesday announced the opening of another of its new "flagship" design Piggly Wiggly Fresh MarketCircle stores in Sheboygan, Wis., featuring the company's first Pig Stop fuel/convenience store.
FMI Study: Supermarket Pharmacy Expansion Continues

WASHINGTON -- Supermarket pharmacies continued to experience the fastest retail pharmacy growth rate in 2002, according to a new Food Marketing Institute (FMI) study, "Report From the 2003 Supermarket Pharmacy Survey."
FMI, GMA Applaud New Anti-Theft Proposal

WASHINGTON -- The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) are among the supporters of a new proposal by Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, to combat what has become one of the most serious retail security challenges -- organized retail theft (ORT).
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Growing the next generation

The Asparagus Club gives back to its industry and community through its scholarship program.
Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients

AUSTIN, Minn. -- Hormel Foods Corp. today announced the acquisition of Sparta, Wis.-based Century Foods International in a $115 million cash transaction. Century Foods International is a manufacturer of nutritional products, dairy proteins and blends, and cheese products.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Wegmans' fresh start in packaging

The supermarket chain's new Keeps Fresh process sets the tone for the meat case of the future.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Cool ideas in frozens

Better ingredients, ethnic offerings, and "homemade" center plate entrees are upping the ratings of the 50-year-old TV dinner category.
B&G Foods to Purchase Ortega Brand From Nestle Prepared Foods

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Food manufacturer B&G Foods, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase the Ortega brand from Nestle Prepared Foods Co., part of Nestle USA.

Safeway Food Bank Donations Top $5.2 Million

Albertsons' 'Back to School' Partnerships Benefit Education

Fresh Brands Unveils Pig Stop Fuel/C-Store

FMI Study: Supermarket Pharmacy Expansion Continues

FMI, GMA Applaud New Anti-Theft Proposal

INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Growing the next generation

Hormel Acquires Manufacturer of Nutritional Ingredients

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Wegmans' fresh start in packaging

Supermarket GROCERY Business: Cool ideas in frozens

B&amp;G Foods to Purchase Ortega Brand From Nestle Prepared Foods

B&G Foods to Purchase Ortega Brand From Nestle Prepared Foods