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Salt to Be Subject of FDA Hearing 

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration announced it will hold a hearing late next month to consider a petition asking government regulators to review sodium content in processed foods....

San Francisco Shoppers Eating Up Organics 

NEW YORK — San Francisco is the U.S. City with the highest percentage of organic consumers among its population (35%), followed by Seattle (32%), Portland (27%), Washington (26%), Denver (26%) and San Diego (24%), according to a new Scarborough Research report....

Festival Foods Supports Local Breast Cancer Program 

MINNEAPOLIS — Festival Foods Stores, a banner of Knowlan’s Supermarkets here, is putting pink frosting to good use....

Whole Foods Focuses on Natural Makeup in October 

AUSTIN, Texas — As part of its “Be Good to Your Whole Body” campaign in its Whole Body departments, Whole Foods Market here will focus on natural makeup during the month of October to help educate consumers about the benefits of cosmetics with natural ingredients, minerals and vitamins....

Kroger and Partners to Raise $2.5 Million for Breast Cancer Research 

CINCINNATI — Pink tags will adorn the shelves of Kroger stores again this year as it gears up to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October....

Expo East: Natural HBC Buyers Should ‘Think’ for Consumers 

BALTIMORE — Due to the availability of natural and organic products in multiple retail channels, retailers looking to differentiate should carry a selection of products based on making the choice as to what to purchase easier on the shopper, according to speakers and retailer attendees at the Natural Products Expo East here yesterday....

SN, New Hope Natural Media Launch Healthy Foods Expo 

NEW YORK — SN and New Hope Natural Media, both owned by Penton Media, are planning to launch the Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference next year in Dallas....

PAST FORWARD 

Artisan cheese certainly qualifies as Slow Food, but sales of it are anything but slow. Indeed, artisan cheese defined as cheese handmade in small batches...

North Carolina Health Plan Stops Sponsoring Retail Flu Shots 

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is again promoting free flu shots for its members, but this year’s message conveys a blow to retailers: Get a flu shot at your doctor’s office....

DLM Starts Gluten Support Group 

DAYTON, Ohio — Dorothy Lane Market here has launched the Gluten-Free Food Lover’s Club, a free support group for people with gluten sensitivities....

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