Trading Partners

The plaintiffs' son fell ill last November after eating Keebler crackers that have since been recalled.

Building a Model Program.

The goal of the trade group is to teach consumers, manufacturers and grocers about the economic and environmental benefits of such products.

The research will be conducted by two University of Missouri professors under the direction of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Amid a salmonella outbreak traced to Peanut Corp. of America, more grocers and manufacturers decide to pull items; others maintain safety.

With grocers and manufacturers coming under fire by consumer groups for allegedly obfuscating the issue of rising prices, Milwaukee-based Roundy's at presstime made a commendable move by alerting customers to a price hike on bananas.

Keri Bailey comes to CGA with more than 15 years' experience in the California Legislature.

The grocer said Ron McDearmon - a 44-year company veteran - would add some stability to the chain, which has had three CEOs since 2006.