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Friday, May 10, 2013  Niemann Foods announced Friday it will renovate the former Kroger in Louisiana, Mo.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  A group of local farmers wants you to buy local when you are out grocery shopping.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  You may have heard of memes like "lolcats," "planking" and more recently the "Harlem Shake," but have you heard of "Gallon Smashing?"

Monday, March 04, 2013  He's climbed the ladder of success in Bowling Green, Mo. for the last 45 years. And it'll come to an end this week as Phil Robinson says goodbye to his job at IGA Hickman's.

Monday, February 18, 2013  If you're looking for ways to stretch your budget for healthy and fresh foods, you're in luck.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  They will act as national spokespeople to share stories and answer consumer questions about how food is grown and raised to feed our nation.

Monday, January 14, 2013  After almost two months of using a temporary bread supplier, the Quincy School District is about to approve a contract to replace the bankrupt Hostess company.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  A small-town grocery store plans to close its doors for good, and the owners say big-box stores are to blame.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Kroger announces they will close their stores in Hannibal and Louisiana later this month.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Will the drought cause an increase in the price of meat in the long term? Some experts think so and other are saying not so fast.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Illinois Department of Agriculture is challenging you. Are you up for it?

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Madonna House food pantry serves about 50 households each time they distribute food twice a week.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Once stigmatized as a second-rate alternative, store brands are taking on their name-brand counterparts with splashier packaging and a growing number of organic, all-natural and higher-end products.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Do you think eating healthy means breaking the bank?

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  It might be time to use your smart phone ... at the grocery store.