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    <title>Anna Soref's Blog</title>
    <description>&lt;img src="/portals/0/blogimages/asoref.gif" hspace="4" align="left"&gt; Editor Anna Soref writes about general topics in the naturals industry.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:28:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>In an Expo state of mind</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Natural Products Expo is days away and this year's pre-show vibe bodes well for a hopping event.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/241/In-an-Expo-state-of-mind.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Possible help for teen schizophrenia</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Fish oil research for psychosis prevention sends a ripple of hope through the mental health community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/223/Possible-help-for-teen-schizophrenia.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The American child’s amazing shrinking palate</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Why have our kids become kings at the table requiring "kid food"?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/219/The-American-child-s-amazing-shrinking-palate.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fancy Foods greener and cleaner</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;This naturals editor was happy to see the growth of natural and organic product offerings at Fancy Food in San Francisco.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/213/Fancy-Foods-greener-and-cleaner.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FDA Basics a useful tool for retailers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Part of the agency's Transparency Initiative, this new web-based resource makes FDA basics, well, basic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/210/FDA-Basics-a-useful-tool-for-retailers.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> 2010 trends to note </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;In 2010 women rule, organic is for the people and my town is healthier than yours, according to predictions from PR firm Fresh Ideas Group.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/201/-2010-trends-to-note.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mackey steps down as WF chairman</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;step ups and step downs at the naturals giant, what do they all mean?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/198/Mackey-steps-down-as-WF-chairman.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Whole Foods gets A+ for Christmas Eve service</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Amid Christmas Eve grocery store chaos, Whole Foods shines with above and beyond customer service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/197/Whole-Foods-gets-A-for-Christmas-Eve-service.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>5 signs your store needs a makeover</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Giving your store a fresh new look is probably easier than you think. Check out these  quick fixes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/192/5-signs-your-store-needs-a-makeover.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>First carbon-neutral grocery store couldn't come at a better time!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Britain's Tesco chain leads the ways in eco-grocery;I hope the world leaders in Copenhagen are paying attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href=http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/186/First-carbon-neutral-grocery-store-couldnt-come-at-a-better-time.aspx&gt;More...&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/186/First-carbon-neutral-grocery-store-couldnt-come-at-a-better-time.aspx</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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