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Rice Krispies(R) Makes Its Mark on 'Pop' Culture

Zebu Forno Introduces New Menu Design

Natural Harmony Foods, Inc. (NHYF.PK) Completes Product Rollout to Target Stores

Ball Receives Sustainable Packaging Leadership Awards for PET Wine Bottles

New Amsterdam Straight Gin Presents a New Twist on an Old Favorite

Cover Story

125 Years and Beyond
The Kroger Co., which is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2008, remains a vibrant meat and deli merchandiser.

by Richard Mitchell

Feature Article

Exclusive Report: Pinpointing Patterns
Understanding behavior is key for meeting the deli needs of mothers.

by Steve Brooks

Special Report: A Guide To Deli Cheese—Imported And Domestic
The natural cheese sector is heating up as more consumers seek new, exotic and healthier varieties.

by Richard Mitchell

Departments

Deli Strategies: In Search of the Optimal Branded Product Mix
Deli operators seeking maximum returns must market the right balance of national and co-packed items.

by Richard Mitchell

Executive Viewpoint: The Whole Presentation
Former Whole Foods marketinguru John Moore details the chain’s exemplary merchandising methods.

by Richard Mitchell

March 2008 Issue

•	125 Years and Beyond

•	Exclusive Report: Pinpointing Patterns

•	Special Report: A Guide To Deli Cheese—Imported And Domestic

•	Editor's Column: Aging Gracefully

•	Executive Viewpoint: The Whole Presentation

•	Deli Strategies: In Search of the Optimal Branded Product Mix

New Products

Hormel Foods Corp. converts presliced deli meats to natural
Hormel Foods Corp., Willmar, Minn., is converting its Hormel® Authentic Deli line of presliced meats to a 100-percent natural offering.

CSB-System International Inc. offers retail communication technology
CSB-System International Inc., San Diego, is offering the Retail Subsidiary Information System (SIS) which is intended to streamline, automate and enable communications between an operation’s central system and its subsidiaries and branch offices.

Best’s Kosher® revamps its product packaging
Best’s Kosher®, Downers Grove, Ill., a division of Sara Lee Corp., is revamping its packaging.

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Calendar of Events

May 17, 2008 - May 20, 2008
National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel, Motel Show
Chicago, Illinois

May 19, 2008 - May 20, 2008
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event at the NRA Show 2008
Chicago, Illinois

May 20, 2008 - May 21, 2008
IDFA's Cultured Dairy Products Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 27, 2008 - May 28, 2008
PLMA International World of Private Label Trade Show
Amsterdam,

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