Nonfoods

Agribuys announced on Wednesday the creation of a seafood supplier advisory council, which will give suppliers a forum to voice concerns, air e-commerce-related issues, and request additions to the Agribuys platform.

Peapod, Stop & Shop work toward a profitable online shopping model in Norwalk, Conn.

In-store signage evolves in the supermarket industry.

The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, is likely to shrug off the world's economic difficulties better than its competitors, according to analysts.

The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association announced it is forming a new Food Security Task Force to coordinate the industry's overall support for anti-terrorist actions and to ensure the security of an abundant and affordable fresh produce supply.

The Kroger Co. on Wednesday reported earnings of $0.32 per diluted share excluding costs related to a merger and one-time expenses, for the second quarter ended August 18, 2001. These results represent an increase of 19% over the second quarter of 2000, on the same basis.

United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel made a statement on Monday thanking the produce industry for its support to victims of last week's tragic events.

The Penn Traffic Company has launched three programs to help victims of the recent national tragedy.

In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, the member companies of the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) continue efforts to provide major financial contributions as well as truckloads of food, beverages and other essential needs for the victims of this tragedy.

Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq: NAFC - news), a Minneapolis-based food retailer and distributor, today announced the company has gained the business of several market-leading customers representing $70 million in sales on an annual basis.

General Mills (NYSE:GIS - news) today reported record results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter. Sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2001, grew 6 percent to $1.77 billion, fueled by 5 percent growth in the company's worldwide unit volume.

C. Manly Moplus, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers of America, was appointed on Monday to the United States Department of Agriculture and the Office of the United States Trade Representative's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC).