First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, joined by celebrity chef Rachel Ray, announced today that school lunches will now have more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, less sodium, and include only milk that is low in fat. The new rules are the first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in 15 years, and are aimed at helping to fight the childhood obesity epidemic across the country. …
Reacting swiftly to positive identification of citrus greening disease in a Texas Valencia orange grove, Texas citrus industry leaders in conjunction with the Texas Department of Agriculture, quarantined a five-mile radius around the grove site and voluntarily suspended the harvesting of fruit. Growers are hoping that the swift action will help prevent the devastation of citrus groves that occurred in Florida when the disease was already widespread by the time it was detected. …
Three major grocers have zeroed in on Okemos, pouring millions of dollars into their stores in an effort to keep up with consumer habits and remain competitive. …
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of three new club locations: Gainesville, VA, Deer Park, NY and Ithaca, NY. The wholesale club, with its loyal member following, offers significant savings on groceries including a wide selection of certified organic and all-natural varieties, and general merchandise including premium consumer electronics and appliances. …
Safeway announced today that Tom Keller, President of the company's Vons Division, will retire after more than 40 years of distinguished service in the food industry. He will leave his post on February 1. Gary Rocheleau, currently Vice President, Retail Merchandising Execution, will lead the Vons Division on an interim basis. …
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