The Associated Press

After months of battling to keep its trade secrets under wraps, New Seasons Market had agreed to hand over some operational information to rival grocer Whole Foods Market.

Whole Foods operates more than 270 stores. It is seeking the information to defend itself against Federal Trade Commission claims that its purchase of Wild Oats Markets created a natural foods monopoly.

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