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PLMA Show to Feature Industrial Ingredients 

NEW YORK — In response to retailers’ focus on ingredient-driven product innovations, the Private Label Manufacturers Association here announced it will devote a new section of its 2008 trade show to industrial ingredients, including raw materials, flavors and fragrances....

Stop & Shop Applies EDLP to Cones and Toppings 

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop is lowering prices on more than 40 types of ice cream cones and toppings. ...

Harris Teeter Encourages Private-Label Picnic Purchases 

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter is rewarding shoppers who purchase its yourhome private-label brand of paper and plastic products with $5 off their next purchase. ...

NAD Deems General Mills Actions Appropriate 

NEW YORK — The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has determined that General Mills took appropriate action when it discontinued advertising claims that were challenged by Campbell Soup Co. as being misleading. ...

Wal-Mart to Host Ice Cream Social 

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart is planning to serve up 1 million free ice cream sundaes in more than 2,500 supercenters across the country this Sunday. ...

Duncan Hines Asks Consumers to Host Bake Sales to Benefit CancerCare for Kids 

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. — Duncan Hines here kicked off a national bake sale contest today to benefit CancerCare for Kids. The contest is part of Duncan Hines’ commitment to the Cupcake for a Cause Campaign to benefit CancerCare for Kids....

Better Living Brands Alliance Members Introduced 

LOS ANGELES — Safeway’s Better Living Brands Alliance yesterday announced the companies who will help expand the retail presence of the O Organics and Eating Right brands. ...

Food Basics to Host Annual Festival 

MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P’s Food Basics banner will host its annual family festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 24....

Wegmans to Spotlight Magazine With Store Events 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans will introduce the summer issue of its Wegmans Menu Magazine at a kickoff celebration this Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at all stores....

Safeway Leverages Real Mom Expertise With New Baby Line 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here consulted with real moms when developing “mom to mom,” an 80-item private-label line of baby products that hit store shelves yesterday. ...

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