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ShopRite Launches Parenting Network 

ELIZABETH, N.J. — ShopRite, part of the Wakefern Food Corp., is the latest retailer to join social networking site mybaby.com. ...

Trade Group Salutes Kroger Private Label 

CHICAGO — Kroger, Target and the Wakefern Food Corp.’s private-label efforts were honored yesterday at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show here. ...

Cheerios Adds 5 Million Books to Cereal Boxes 

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheerios kicked off its sixth annual Spoonfuls of Stories program yesterday as part of National Children’s Book Week, which runs through Sunday. ...

TINY TASTES 

As they cater to petite palates with natural and organic fare, retailers' private-label lines are thriving just as vigorously as the little ones who are...

Report: Private Label Could Erode National-Brand Sales 

CHICAGO — As major retailers increase their store-brand focus, their efforts could help catapult private label to an unprecedented 24% dollar share by 2016 and result in $55 billion in annual sales going from national brands to private label, according to a McKinsey & Co. report to be discussed tomorrow at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show here....

Wegmans Adds Good-for-You Foods to Its Private-Label Line 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A reduced-sugar version of Wegmans Instant Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Wegmans Whole Wheat Cinnamon Buns and four varieties of Roasted Salsas from its Food You Feel Good About line are among the new store-brand items introduced by the retailer this month....

General Mills Issues Frozen Pizza Recall 

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills issued the voluntary recall of more than 400,000 cases of Totino’s and Jeno’s frozen pizza because of possible E. coli contamination....

MEDITERRANEAN AISLES 

Grocers are appealing to the hearts of shoppers with romantic fare sourced from the indulgent Mediterranean region. The heart-healthy culinary traditions...

H-E-B Launches Newsletter 

SAN ANTONIO — H.E. Butt Grocery Co. has introduced an email consumer newsletter. ...

Tea Time at Wegmans 

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — A new tea bar is the latest feature of a Wegmans Food Markets store here. ...

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