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ACSI: Supermarket Customer Satisfaction at Highest Level in Years 

LAKELAND, Fla. — Despite the recent rise in food prices, customer satisfaction with supermarkets is up 1.3% to its highest level in 14 years, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index....

Study: Americans Identify Whole Grains as Healthiest Food 

ARLINGTON, Texas — Whole grains are perceived by U.S. consumers as the healthiest foods, according to a study conducted by the market research firm Decision Analyst. ...

Stop & Shop Gets Kids Into the Kitchen 

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop has kicked off its annual Kitch'N Kids recipe contest. ...

Price Chopper Gets Heart Healthy 

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — In celebration of American Heart Month, Price Chopper is sampling heart-friendly foods throughout February. ...

Annie’s Naturals Issues Vinaigrette Recall 

NAPA, Calif. — Annie’s Naturals has voluntarily recalled 686 cases of 8-ounce bottles of its all-natural Shitake & Sesame Vinaigrette because the product could be mislabeled and may contain soy sauce (which contains wheat and soy) and sesame that weren’t declared on the ingredient statement....

St. Louis Joins Associated Grocers of New England 

PEMBROKE, N.H. — Associated Grocers of New England has appointed Karen St. Louis, formerly of C&S Wholesale Grocers, to Center Store procurement manager. ...

Giant Eagle Sweet on Valentine’s Candy 

PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle has introduced a heart-shaped, limited-edition Valentine’s chocolate collection under its Market District brand. ...

Six Store DeCicco Markets to Cease Tobacco Sales 

PELHAM, N.Y. — DeCicco Markets here is at least the second grocer in the state to decide it will stop selling tobacco products in its stores, according to a published report. ...

Nielsen Projects Valentine’s Chocolate Sales Will Exceed $323 Million 

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Chocolate candy sales made during the week of Valentine’s Day are expected to top more than $323 million, according to The Nielsen Co. ...

IRI: CPG Costs Changed Consumer Shopping Habits in 2007 

CHICAGO — Elevated input prices and energy costs drove CPG prices an average of 4.2% in 2007, with double-digit increases experienced by some categories, according to Information Resources Inc.’s “2007 CPG Year in Review.” ...

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