Hannaford Guiding Stars Program
Hannaford, a 158-store chain in New England and parts of New York, plans to unveil the Guiding Stars program this week. It calls the program "nutritious shopping made simple." Here's a peek at the system.
| Food Category | No Star | 1 Star | 2 Star | 3 Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Brand X Whipped Yogurt, Key Lime Pie Flavor, Whole Milk & Cottage Cheeses | Brand Y Goat Yogurt, Apricot Mango, 2% Milk | Brand Z Organic Low Fat Plain Yogurt, 1.5% Lowfat Milk | Brand Z No Fat Plain Yogurt, Fat Free Milk |
| Cereal | Brand X, Vanilla Yogurt Bran Cereal | Brand Y Corn Flakes | Brand Z Bran Flakes | Brand Z Shredded Wheat Bran |
| Bread | Brand X Multigrain Bread | Brand Y Multigrain Bread | Brand Z 12 Grain Bread | Brand Q 9 Grain Whole Wheat Bread |
| Meat/Seafood/Chicken | Pork Breakfast Sausages | 90% Lean Ground Beef | Haddock Fillet, Turkey Burgers | Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast |
| Deli Items | Deli Meats & Cheeses | Brand X Garlic and Herb Tortillini | Cranberry Walnut Side Salad | Brand Y Taboule |
| Salty Snacks | Brand X Potato Chips, Lightly Salted | Brand Y Sweet Beet Veggie Chips | Brand Z Lite Popcorn | Brand Q Deluxe Mixed Nuts |
| Soups | Brand X Clam Chowder | Brand Y Fat Free Lentil Soup | Brand Z White Bean Soup | Brand Q Vegetable Barley Soup |
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