Food Lion said it has about 470.3 million shares outstanding.

These were closed off or sold to Food Lion in 1999.

Food Lion, and some media critics on the panel, asserted that lying is never justified.

Food Lion would not have allowed the filming of unsanitary conditions.

A new shopping center which will include a Food Lion is in the planning stages.

Food Lion didn't care at all that two employees had false information on their applications for employment.

Food Lion has over 1300 stores in eleven states.

Food Lion sought to prevent the program from being broadcast.

All these factors are expected to continue to slow Food Lion's expansion.

Food Lion used low prices to increase volume at its grocery stores without increasing expenses.