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AFA Foods Inc., a processor of lean beef trimmings, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing fallout from the publicity over so-called "pink slime,"

Despite the tough economy for food retailers, supermarket chains are expanding in South Florida, with many offering either premium or value-oriented products, the

As Kraft Foods Inc. splits off its North American grocery business from its snack brands later this year, the company sees beverages as one key to domestic growth,

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation said Thursday it will donate $12 million to a program designed to increase the supply of affordable, fresh food in New Jersey’s most underserved communities, reported

Food Lion is lowering prices on 6,000 grocery items at 268 stores in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina as part of a strategy to be recognized as a price leader, the

As new grocers enter the Sacramento, Calif., market, traditional unionized supermarkets Raley's and Safeway are losing market share,

Beef Products Inc., the maker of so-called "pink slime" beef, said it has suspended operations for 60 days at three plants where it makes the beef ingredient, due to consumer backlash, Reuters said.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) is ramping up its local focus as it seeks to reverse its standing since emerging from bankruptcy on March 13,

Aldi is the latest grocer to announce it will no longer sell beef containing so-called "pink slime," or lean finely textured beef, the company said.

Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods Inc. plans to name its spinoff snack food company Mondelez International Inc., which was suggested by employees,

MOM Brands Co., formerly Malt-O-Meal Co., has purchased Coco Wheats cereal from Little Crow Foods, said the

Bi-Lo's acquisition of Winn-Dixie Stores was completed March 9,