Health and Wellness Archive

Mars Candy to Get New Nutrition Labels 

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Inc. says it’s the first confectionery company in the United States to voluntarily implement Guideline Daily Amount nutrition labeling on all of its chocolate, non-chocolate confectionery and other food products....

Kroger Shares Cancer Survival Stories 

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. here, in partnership with Kellogg, Kraft and other suppliers, has committed $3 million in donations for local breast cancer initiatives to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October....

Food Emporium to Sponsor NYC Marathon 

MONTVALE, N.J. — The Food Emporium, A&P’s New York City-based grocery chain, has signed on as an official sponsor and has been named the official gourmet specialty store of the 2008 ING New York Marathon, A&P officials told SN....

Sprouts Certifies Nutrition Educators 

PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market here announced that it now has four certified holistic nutrition educators....

Stop & Shop Takes Steps to Prevent Food Allergies 

QUINCY, Mass. — As part of an effort to prevent allergic reactions to food, Stop & Shop has replaced the tree nuts it once sold from its bulk bins with prepackaged varieties....

Supervalu Pharmacies Expands Diabetes Initiative 

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. — In response to an increase in diagnosis of diabetes among adults, Supervalu last week expanded its Eating Healthy With Diabetes initiative beyond its Chicago area Jewel-Osco Pharmacies to include in-store pharmacy locations in 16 additional states....

Delhaize Publishes First ‘Responsibility Report’ 

BRUSSELS — Delhaize Group here on Wednesday released its first “Corporate Responsibility Report,” highlighting the retailer’s accomplishments in areas such as the environment and health and wellness....

Wegmans to Host Back-to-School Event 

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans here is hoping to teach shoppers a thing or two about healthy eating on a budget during its chainwide Back to School event, scheduled to take place in all locations on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Loss Leaders 

Hy-Vee shopper Charla McNabb's first attempt at weight loss was marked by regular trips to her local grocery store. But satisfying a carb craving or stifling...

Whole Grains Council Kicks Off Whole Grains Month 

BOSTON — The Whole Grains Council has announced it will offer a kit designed specifically for retailers to help them promote whole grain products throughout the store during Whole Grains Month this September, or at any other time in the future, officials said....

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