Monday headline roundup

Cubans are overweight, too : Cuba has a a problem with overweight and obesity. One complaint is high f/v prices. Average salary of $16 per month doesn't allow for much diversity in the diet, despite the fact that five pounds of tomatoes and a pineapple cost less than a dime.

Fatty foods can cancel f/v benefit in diet Story about link to fatty foods, f/v consumption and stomach cancer.


Border fence should be first step Opinion piece argues that enforcement, including border fence, should come before comprehensive immigration.


UK retailers relaunch price war Rising interest rates in the UK put pressure on consumers as variable rates mortgages rise and consumers look to cut back.

Some supermarkets offer personal scanners Use of personal scanners is more widespread in Europe but a few chains are introducing the tools in the U.S. Some let consumers print create bar coded tags for fruits and vegetables.

Wal-Mart theft and shrinkage increasing Analysts believe Wal-Mart's theft/loss rate is catching up to its peers. A study finds the overall shrinkage rate as percent of retail sales is about 1.61 in 2006.

Whole Foods in England Opening of Whole Foods in London has British Broadcasting Corp. saying it is "green gone gorgeous."