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WASHINGTON – BrightFarms, New York, announced that it is building a 100,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Ward 8 here that will grow enough crops to meet the fresh vegetable consumption needs of up to 5,000 residents in what is considered a “food desert” area lacking close access to fresh foods....More

PORTLAND, Ore. — The former chief executive officer of New Seasons Market here has unveiled plans for her first three health-focused convenience stores....More

LOS ANGELES — For the first time ever, the Food Industry Executive Program at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California will offer a program on the road — scheduled for Oct. 14 through Oct. 17 in Chicago....More

MILWAUKEE — Roundy's Supermarkets here plans to expand its new pricing and service initiatives beyond its 14 test stores here to additional Pick 'n Save locations during the balance of the year based on "early improvements in key operating and financial metrics across those stores, which give us increased confidence," Robert A. Mariano, chairman, president and chief executive officer, told analysts here Thursday....More

CINCINNATI — Kroger Rewards was named the highest-rated loyalty program in the grocery sector, according to a new study of U.S. consumer loyalty programs by Maritz Loyalty Marketing, New York....More

CHICAGO — Wrigley has put the brakes on its new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, whose introduction prompted the Food and Drug Administration to launch an investigation into the health impact of “new and easy sources of caffeine” on children....More

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lowes Foods is gearing up for two local food events....More

CINCINNATI — DunnhumbyUSA, a joint venture of Kroger and London-based Dunnhumby, and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Cincinnati announced the launch of D2 Cincinnati (Digital Dialogue), a digital marketing conference on Sept. 11-12, 2013, at Horseshoe Casino here....More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales & Marketing here said Wednesday it will again partner with the Wounded Warrior Project to spearhead the Believe in Heroes campaign again in 2013....More

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — In addition to its regular Twitter account, Jungle Jim’s International Market is now tweeting about its massive beer department....More

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Tuesday that improving results at larger stores between five and eight years old may prompt it to consider opening stores of mixed sizes going forward....More