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The article reports on the healthy snack and nutrition bar market of the U.S. Topics discussed include the healthy snack and nutrition trends in the country; why consumers are seeking more positive attributes and fewer ingredients from their snacks and nutrition bars; and a study by Nielsen which says that manufacturers are responding by offering small, portable, convenient products that address consumer demands head-on.

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The article features several photography studios in the Midwest including Studio DWP in Chicago, Illinois, Flashlight Photo Rental in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dodd Camera in Cleveland, Ohio.

The article focuses on fortified foods with healthy ingredients including omega 3 fatty acids, and pre- and probiotics for children. It states that although the food products may improve the health of a generation of children with poor eating habits in the U.S., parents use them as substitutes for proper meals and that the safety of the products is not proven. It also mentions fortified foods for preteens and teenagers which include ingredients such as vitamin D and calcium.

The article reports on the production of healthy chocolate candy bars in the U.S. According to Lisa Wells, brand manager of Atkins Nutritionals Inc., dark chocolate is the only known chocolate with perceived health benefits. It presents a table that lists the top flavors of energy, cereal and snack bars which include chocolate, peanut butter and strawberry. It also mentions several chocolate makers including Amazing Grass, Attune Foods Inc. and Probar LLC.

The article reviews the architectural design of the photography studio The House Studios in Seattle, Washington.

The article discusses the food industry in U.S focusing on the health aspects of snack foods, transformation in the production of snack foods, and acquisition of niche brands by food companies in U.S.

The article presents the survey conducted by Chicago, Illinois-based market research firm IRI on the increased consumption of snack foods in the U.S.

The article discusses the importance of convenience of seafood offering to attract customers in the U.S. It states that seafood retailers need to change how they prepare and merchandise their seafood offerings. Scott Nettles, meat and seafood director for United Supermarkets LLC, said that convenience in seafoods grows more important everyday in which the quicker and easier retailers make seafood for consumers, the more they are willing to buy it.

The article focuses on the efforts of several U.S. supermarkets to respond to the ethnic cravings of Asian consumers. Tom Hann of Jungle Jim's International Market notes that Asians look for ingredients to make dishes at home while U.S. consumers seek branded products they recognize. Caputo's Market caters to convenience-seeking consumers with its Asian offering which includes prepared frozen and shelf-stable meals. It cites the challenges being faced by retailers in attracting Asian shoppers.

The article looks at the sale of fresh produce in convenience stores in the U.S. It highlights the growth of fresh produce sales in 2013, according to a report from the United Fresh Produce Association. It mentions some issues related to freshness perception of convenience stores as well as emphasizes the significance of cleanliness and abundance in merchandising fresh produce. Details about sales of produce at Tedeschi Food Shops in Rockland, Massachusetts are provided.

The article focuses on how U.S. retailers and convenience-store (c-store) operators can generate additional traffic and income by implementing hot-beverage programs that excel in coffee. It highlights the appeal of coffee and hot beverages to certain demographics and cites the growing popularity of specialty beverages such as gourmet coffee. Experts' advice on implementing a successful hot-beverage program are also presented.

The article focuses on the new generation of book marketing in the U.S. It states that online tools enable publishers to spread information about their books to more targeted audiences at a lower cost than traditional marketing methods. It cites Simon & Schuster Inc. which uses Four-square, thelocation-based mobile social networking community, to connect with its customers.

The article discusses the economic condition of healthy beverages sold at convenience stores in the U.S. It mentions a decline in the sales of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) by 2.3% in 2013 based on the report from Beverage Marketing Corp. Furthermore, its vice president Gary Hemphill notes the focus of the drinks on consumer demographics. INSET: Simply Sampling.

The article discusses the importance regular equipment maintenance for U.S. retail and convenience-store (c-store) operations. It cites the preventive-maintenance program implemented by Tedeschi Food Shops for its food service equipment. Key benefits of such program include savings in repair and maintenance costs, reduced downtime, and better selling opportunities. Checklists for maintenance of various equipment such as ice machines, refrigerators and freezers are also provided.

The article reports on the strong desire of U.S. customers to candy despite of the recession. Retailers have to pay attention of customers' search for affordable luxuries. Customers like better taste and quality products at lower price. Locally produced candy is seen to be cheaper and tastier than the Fair Trade candy. INSET: SHOWCASING SWEETS.

The article offers information on retailer C&K Markets Inc.'s business success thanks to the remodeling of retail stores in Brookings, Oregon. The retailer converted its former Ray's Food Place to a warehouse-style Shop Smart and has turned a nearby independent store into its more upscale Ray's Food Place. Total sales and customer traffic in both stores have increased by around 25%.

The article reports on the pet food industry in the U.S. Natural, organic and functional snacks that offer vitamins to benefit hips and joints and contain ingredients that freshen breath are garnering a lot of attention at Stop & Shop. According to the Nielsen Co., supermarket sales of cat and dog treats were up 11.6% as of February 23, 2008 compared to the same period four years ago. Pet treats in 50-calorie snack packs were launched by Del Monte brand PupPeroni in January 2008 and 100-calorie packages were launched in March 2008 by Blue Dog Bakery.

The article deals with the emergence of organic and natural pet food retailers in the U.S. Consumers who saw their favorite national brands and private-label lines pulled from shelves have turned to premium, natural and organic pet foods. Retailers, like 19-store D'Agostino, have adjusted their product mix to accommodate the shift. Industry observers note that shoppers of the pet food category are sometimes as selective as consumers who frequent the baby food aisle.

This article deals with the growing popularity of gift cards in the U.S. It is just all about convenience and one-stop shopping, claims Nate Acheson, general merchandise/health and beauty care/candy buyer-merchandiser for Rosauers Supermarkets. Sales of gift cards continue to rise by 15% to 20% per year, and are replacing actual product sales, according to Robert Passikoff, founder and president of Brand Keys. Supermarkets are a big part of this category's growth. INSET: Playing the Cards Right.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of learning American language one step at a time as well as the different vocabulary words and their English translations while living in the U.S. for 15 years.

The article reports that although the entire U.S. is enveloped in economic turmoil, the scene in the Pacific Northwest is not as severe as it is in other parts of the country. Companies like Boeing Co. and Microsoft Corp. have helped keep the region going, according to Randy Barcus, chief economist at Avista Corp., Spokane, Washington. But many consumers are still looking for bargains, and some supermarkets here are hoping to reel them in with financial rewards and special prices.

This article reports on the plan of United Supermarkets to open its second and third Amigos Hispanic-format stores in the U.S. in 2008. United announced the plan after seeing successful sales growth at the first store in Plainview, Texas. The company said the stores are designed to serve populations with high numbers of Hispanics, as well as Caucasian customers looking for both mainstream and authentic Hispanic groceries.

The article presents the result of a study on the reward preferences of retail customers in the U.S. New research from loyalty marketing consultancy Colloquy of Milford, Ohio reveals a great variance in preferences and participation across different demographic groups. Hispanics and young adults, for instance, are interested in loyalty programs because they hope to gain better value when shopping, according to the study's findings. Meanwhile, the affluent are the most frequent participants, with 80% involvement, the study found.

The article reports on the Terravida Coffee operations launched by seven Haggen and Top Food & Drug stores in the U.S. Four stores, two each under the Top and Haggen banners, have opened full-blown Terravida Coffee operations, which are run out of the grocery stores by Terravida employees. The coffee company provides recipes, logos and training to the Haggen employees who run the kiosk.

The article focuses on the deli salads being offered by various institutions in the U.S. The most popular salad at Dining Services of the Colorado State University is the chicken salad in traditional, Asian, with walnuts and grapes, and pesto. According to Eli Huff of Union Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a pasta salad is a popular choice at the district. Moreover, Carilion Health System in Roanoke, Virginia offers two types of chicken salads.

The article reports on the nutritional information posted by restaurants in the U.S. with 20 or more unites for standard menu items, after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act for health care. Topics discussed include analysis of caloric content of the food, views of Bob McDevitt, senior vice president of franchising of Raleigh, North Carolina on the hiring of full-time nutrition specialist for analysis of menu items and the effect of law on the analysis process.

The article offers tips on how to deal with customers' review on restaurants in the U.S. which include quick response to negative reviews done in private matter, acknowledging good reviews and hosting an event for reviewers. It notes that business review services firm Yelp Inc. has claimed to have more than 130 million monthly visitors as of the first quarter of 2014. Travel website TripAdvisor Inc. also claims more than 60 million members and over 150 million reviews.