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SEATTLE - Natural and organic foods retailer PCC Natural Markets yesterday banned all dairy products containing rBGH, the artificial growth hormone widely used to increase the milk production of dairy cows, and removed all products from its shelves that contain trans fats that are linked to several health issues.

TORONTO -- The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) said yesterday that the Ontario government has allocated a $250,000 grant to develop and implement a strategy for the province's independent retailers to promote a "Buy Local-Shop Local" campaign.

TORONTO -- The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) said yesterday that the Ontario government has allocated a $250,000 grant to develop and implement a strategy for the province's independent retailers to promote a "Buy Local-Shop Local" campaign.

SEATTLE - Natural and organic foods retailer PCC Natural Markets yesterday banned all dairy products containing rBGH, the artificial growth hormone widely used to increase the milk production of dairy cows, and removed all products from its shelves that contain trans fats that are linked to several health issues.

TORONTO -- The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) said yesterday that the Ontario government has allocated a $250,000 grant to develop and implement a strategy for the province's independent retailers to promote a "Buy Local-Shop Local" campaign.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee law firm of Craft & Sheppard, P.L.C. here said yesterday it has filed a class action lawsuit against Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra Foods, claiming injury and damages from human ingestion of peanut butter the company manufactured.

WASHINGTON -- The rules could be easing on the labeling of irradiated foods in the U.S. Under a proposed change, the Food and Drug Administration would require companies to label irradiated food only when the radiation treatment causes changes to the taste, texture, smell, or shelf life.

WASHINGTON -- The rules could be easing on the labeling of irradiated foods in the U.S. Under a proposed change, the Food and Drug Administration would require companies to label irradiated food only when the radiation treatment causes changes to the taste, texture, smell, or shelf life.