Price Chopper Supermarkets Deploy Micromedex Solutions From Thomson Reuters as Key Component of Its Patient-Centered Care Initiatives

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Price Chopper Supermarkets has implemented Micromedex (R) evidence-based solutions for drug and disease reference, patient education, and consumer health information as part of its patient-centered care initiatives for pharmacy customers. ...

First U.S. Supermarkets Launch Total Nutrition Scoring System

In a world of nutrition confusion, NuVal scores all foods to help consumers take charge of health BRAINTREE, Mass., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- As changes in leadership and social attitudes herald a new era of personal responsibility in the U.S., the nation's nutrition experts are urging consumer...

Bashas' Supermarkets Launches New Eat Smart Program, Announces 'Healthy Kitchen Makeover' Contest

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Every January, millions of Americans make a vow to eat healthier. For some, this New Year's resolution is a recurring one, as few are able to stick to a healthy eating plan. And how can you blame them? With fad diets, conflicting nutrition informatio...

AISI and Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. Launch Program to Educate Shoppers on the Nutritional and Safety Benefits of Canned Food

October Campaign Will Include $10,000 Donation to Local Food Bank WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. have launched a campaign to demonstrate the nutritional and safety benefits of canned food to shoppers...

New Health Corp. Announces the Addition of Stop & Shop and Giant Supermarkets to its Retail Outlets

New Health Corp. is the distributor of the popular dietary supplement LipidShield Plus(TM) MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- New Health Corp. is proud to announce its retail presence has expanded again and LipidShield Plus(TM) is now available at Stop & Shop and...

New Health Corp. Announces the Addition of Hannaford Bros., Kash N Karry and Sweet Bay Supermarkets to its Retail Outlets

New Health Corp. is the Distributor of the Popular Dietary Supplement Lipidshield Plus(TM) MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- New Health Corp. is proud to announce its retail presence has expanded again and LipidShield Plus(TM) is now available at Hannaford Bro...

Scarguard Labs, LLC Expands Distribution Reach Through Agreements With McKesson Drugs and Publix Supermarkets

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Scarguard Labs, LLC, a closely held company specializing in the treatment of scars and other dermatological problems through the use of multi-technology drugs enhanced by a proprietary contact delivery system, announced it has agreements in place with Publ...

The Food Pyramid Guide Enters Supermarkets

Washington –Nearly 2000 stores in 17 states will make space for a new entrant, The Food Pyramid Guide, purported to be a guidance to people to buy the right kind of food. //The novel rainbow-colored food pyramid which essentially follows the federal dietary guidelines is one of the strategies by th...

Inadequate labeling in sandwiches sold at UK supermarkets

As per an accusatory report by a consumer group UK supermarkets have been exposed due to inadequate nutritional labeling.// The claims made by the group include that UK supermarkets and high-street stores bulk out the chicken in pre-packaged sandwiches with a combination of water, starch and pr...

Smart Choices Program helps shoppers identify food and beverage choices

... This summer, the Smart Choices Program TM will appear on hundreds of products in supermarkets and other retail outlets across the country. This first-ever uniform front-of-pack nutrition labeling program, developed by a diverse coalition of sci...

Supermarkets in Medical Technology

Chemstar Corporation Offers Comprehensive Deep Cleaning Programs to Combat Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli in Retail Supermarkets

ATLANTA, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Food retailers concerned about pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli in their perishable departments can now outsource "deep cleaning" services to Chemstar Corporation, a company that operates food safety and sanitation programs throughout the Uni...

Kroger Recalls Peanut Butter Bakery Cookies and Select Cakes Due to Possible Health Risk

...may have purchased. Kroger, one of the nation's largest retail grocery chains, employs more than 320,000 associates who serve customers in 2,477 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states. Kroger operates stores under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less,...

Supermarkets in Biological News

Consumers more likely to identify healthy food using traffic light nutrition labels

... portion provides, new research finds. Some governments are trying to improve the quality of nutrition information that consumers have access to in supermarkets by adding labels to the front of food packages, but there is no standard approach, not all products have labels and in many countries several differen...

Differences in neighborhood food environment may contribute to disparities in obesity

... four outlets per square kilometer. BMI-healthy food outlets are defined as supermarkets and fruit and vegetable markets, and BMI-unhealthy food outlets are fast fo...ies to examine changes in diet and obesity rates in neighborhoods where new supermarkets or produce stores open." "Among studies examining the relationship betw...

Healthy food availability could depend on where you live -- so does the quality of your diet

...ively, in predominantly white and higher-income neighborhoods. In addition, supermarkets in predominantly white and higher-income neighborhoods had higher levels of healthy food availability compared to supermarkets located in lower-income neighborhoods and predominantly black neighborhoods...

Cheap love costs the Earth

...where the industry is - literally - draining that country dry." However, some companies took a more responsible approach and sold direct to British supermarkets - many of them being "Fair Trade" certified. Said Dr Harper: "These companies want a sustainable future for the wildlife and the environment, as w...

News from the December 2008 Journal of the American Dietetic Association

...dy designed to use a technique called menu modeling "to evaluate actual and recommended food intake patterns using specific foods readily available in supermarkets including canned, frozen and convenience products," the researchers developed 35 different daily menus geared toward women ages 31 to 50 that they nam...

New method identifies meth hot spots

...ine meth labs are typically found in motel rooms, apartments and rental properties. The drug is made from common household items that are available at supermarkets and hardware stores. When these ingredients are mixed, they generate a large amount of chemical waste. It's typically dumped down the drain but may be...

Lost in the supermarket?

... every aspect of how we produce and consume food. In theory, the arrival of supermarkets in a country should bring with it the "cheap food" that we have enjoyed for...re the demand for lower prices would seem universally higher. For instance, supermarkets jumped from 10%-20% to 50%-60% of food retail from 1990 to the early 2000s ...

How to stop regaining weight? That's the real question

...iet, was based on the family's usual diet but with additional advice on the inclusion of healthy foods. In two centres (Copenhagen and Maastricht) supermarkets set up for the study provided families with free food for 6 months, followed by 6 months of dietary advice and support. The other 6 centres (UK, Bulg...

Studies: Children obese due to a host of unhealthy pressures

...heir restaurants serving fast foods and have fewer supermarkets and more convenience stores at which to buy their ...ignificant association between the availability of supermarkets and lower adolescent and overweight status. In add..."In communities where convenience stores outnumber supermarkets and fast-food restaurants are particularly prevale...

Avocados may help prevent oral cancer, OSU study shows

...urplish-black as they ripen. While there are more than 500 varieties of avocados grown worldwide, Hass avocados are the most readily available at supermarkets nationwide. Similar research has not been conducted on other varieties of avocados. The findings are published online in the journal Seminars in...

Supermarkets in Biological Technology

China-Biotics, Inc. Applies for Four Patents on Probiotic Formulations

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand stores in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics is strat...

China-Biotics, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. to Join Russell 3000 Index

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. to Attend Digestive Disease Week 2009

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. to Present at CCG Investor Relations' China Rising Conference

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. Supplies Probiotics as Additive for Poultry Feed

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

Just Say No To Charcoal! New Eco-Friendly Alternative Grills Faster, Burns Cleaner And Greener

...perfect for tailgaters who want to focus on cheering on their favorite team instead of worrying about cleanup. Available for about $4.99 at select supermarkets and hardware stores across the country, the uGO FlameDisk is also available for purchase online. To find the nearest FlameDisk retailer, please visit ...

China-Biotics, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...

China-Biotics, Inc. to Present at Roth Capital Partners 21st Annual OC Growth Stock Conference

...ns live microbial nutritional supplements under the "Shining" brand. Currently, the products are sold OTC through large distributors to pharmacies and supermarkets in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. China-Biotics plans to launch 300 Shining brand retail outlets in major cities in China. Currently, China-Biotics ...