Going to shows.(BY THE WAY)

While attending the recent 2003 Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Show in Chicago officially billed as the Supermarket Industry Convention & Educational Exposition), I had a chance to see a wide range of new products and services being offered to the supermarket industry. By all accounts, FMI is an important place for supermarket executives to conduct business and view the latest offerings, from cutting-edge security systems to health-inspired on-the-go snacks. I've been to FMI several times through the years, but it's always slightly disconcerting to me to sample the extensive array