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Raley’s Launches New Diabetes Program 

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Raley's has partnered with a low-glycemic frozen food manufacturer in a new initiative to help people with diabetes. ...

Nielsen: Cash-Strapped Shoppers Turn to Supercenters 

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — U.S. consumers are battling rising gas prices and other economic pressures by combining errands and making fewer shopping trips, according to new Nielsen Co. research. ...

NRF Projects $14.4B in Spending as Easter Hits Early 

WASHINGTON — National Retail Federation here on Friday projected that consumers would spend a total of $14.4 billion on food, clothing, gifts, flowers decorations and candy related to Easter this year. ...

Frozen-Food Industry Loses Executive 

MOUNT JOY, Pa. — A memorial service will be held here Saturday for Richard C. Funk, former president of the National Frozen Food Association (now the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association). ...

IRI Announces Most Successful New Brands of 2007  

CHICAGO — With total year-one dollar sales of $101 million, Campbell’s Reduced Sodium Soup tops Information Resources Inc.’s Most Successful New Brands of 2007 list. ...

Meijer Recalls Frozen Entrees Due to Listeria Risk 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer Distribution Center here is voluntarily recalling more than 2,000 pounds of Discover Cuisine Red Curry Chicken and Jasmine Rice frozen entrees because they may be contaminated with Listeria, which can cause illness or death. ...

Nielsen: Many Willing to Sacrifice Packaging for Environment 

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The majority of Americans would give up all forms of packaging provided for convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, according to new research from The Nielsen Co. here. ...

Stop & Shop/Giant Extends EDLP Program to Salad Dressings, Oils 

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop and Giant Food stores have cut prices on salad dressings, cooking oils and condiments as part of their transformation to Ahold’s “Low Prices Every Day,” program. ...

Frozens Promos Heat Up 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — March Frozen Food Month is getting under way as retailers kick off special discounts and promotions....

Nielsen Teams With Natural Marketing Institute 

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The Nielsen Co. here has partnered with Natural Marketing Institute, a market research firm specializing in health, wellness and sustainability, to provide insights into NMI’s Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) consumer segmentation model. ...

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