Food Weekly News back issues from August 2008:
Researchers from University of Padua report on findings in biological controls.
Aug 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Legnaro, Italy, "Generalist phytoseiids are often observed for long periods on plants in the absence of prey, feeding on alternative foods and reaching high population levels. The persistence of generalist predatory mites on plants with a scarcity or absence of ...
Studies from U. Messelhausser et al in the area of science described.(Report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... "In Germany, thermophilic Compylobocter slop. and Fnterohaemorrhagic Escherichic coli (EHEC) are - apart from Salmonella spp. and Yersinia spp. - the most frequent bacterial causes of human food borne gastroenteritis. The objective of this study was to assess the risk for a Shiga ...
FoodPriceTruth.org Expert Links Corporate Profits to Rising Food Prices.
Aug 04, 2008 ... In an op-ed in the Sacramento Bee, Brooke Coleman of FoodPriceTruth.org highlighted the fact that big food companies like Kraft and General Mills are profiting in the grocery aisle while bankrolling a campaign to blame biofuels for record food prices. "While families struggle to ...
Minute Maid Supports U.S. Olympic Team at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Supporting the athleticism and nationalism the Olympic Games are known for, Minute Maid(R) will be the official juice beverage sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Minute Maid has been an Olympic sponsor since 1984. Beginning this month, Minute ...
Data on food and nutrition ecology described by researchers at American University of Beirut.
Aug 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Beirut, Lebanon, "Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is known to be caused by both environmental and non-environmental factors and the contribution of these factors seems to vary among different populations. Major nutritional biomarkers of CVD in 290 Lebanese ...
The Cypress Group Closes Sale of Third Largest Burger King Franchisee.
Aug 04, 2008 ... The Cypress Group acted as representative and exclusive sell-side advisor to Simmonds Restaurant Management, Inc. ("SRM"), a franchisee of the Burger King System, in connection with the sale of its business operations. SRM was a franchisee with 72 restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska and Des ...
Chateau Montelena and Chateau Cos d'Estournel Jointly Announce Proposed Acquisition.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Michel Reybier, owner of Chateau Cos d'Estournel (www.cosestournel.com), grand cru classe of Saint-Estephe, announced that he is in discussion with Chateau Montelena's founder, Jim Barrett, to acquire the Chateau Montelena Winery in Napa Valley, pending regulatory approval. Chateau ...
NutriPure Beverages, Inc.'s Acquisition of XND Technologies Receives Unanimous Approval at XND Shareholders Meeting.
Aug 04, 2008 ... NutriPure Beverages, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NUBV) and XND Technologies, Inc. announced that the proposed acquisition of XND by NutriPure was unanimously approved by all voting shareholders at an XND shareholders meeting on July 17. NutriPure shareholders had already previously agreed to the ...
Get an Instant Overview of the UK Contract Catering Market.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/90e562/snapshots_uk_contr) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Contract Catering 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Contract Catering 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, ...
Find Out How much Americans Spend on Food for Home Consumption With Who's Buying Groceries, 5th Edition.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/203a5d/whos_buying_groce) has announced the addition of the "Who's Buying Groceries, 5th Edition" report to their offering. How much Americans spend on food for home consumption. The 84 items range from bacon to ...
Jamba Asks the Question, "Where's the Fruit?", Launches New All Fruit Smoothie at Value Price.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Jamba, the leading blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients, has launched a $2.95 All Fruit Smoothie, for a limited time, in all Jamba Juice stores. Jamba is taking steps to educate the consumer of the benefits of Jamba smoothies, which not only taste great, but are good ...
'Vegetarian Consumer Trends: Vegetarians and Vegan Consumers' is Drawn From a Comprehensive Multi-Phase Research Study of Adults in the United States.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/606732/vegetarian_consume) has announced the addition of the "Vegetarian Consumer Trends: Vegetarians and Vegan Consumers" report to their offering. If you are a vegetarian food manufacturer, distributor, retailer ...
The Snapshots Spain Cheese 2008 Forms Part of the Food Industry Coverage.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a53bdc/snapshots_spain_ch) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Spain Cheese 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Spain Cheese 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
Instant Overview of the United Kingdom's Milk Market for 2008.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3dddb9/snapshots_uk_milk) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Milk 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Milk 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, 5 years ...
Texans to Join the Latest Health Trend: Wildwood Organics Introduces San Antonio, Houston and Austin to Probiotic Soymilk.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Wildwood Organics, a division of Pulmuone Wildwood, a pioneering U.S. provider of innovative soy food products, today debuted its new Probiotic Soymilk(TM) at H-E-B Stores in San Antonio, Houston and Austin. This rich and creamy beverage is certified organic, heart healthy, low fat, kosher ...
New food and nutrition ecology research from University of Arkansas outlined.
Aug 04, 2008 ... "Religion is an important aspect of many people's lives, especially for older adults. However, very little data exists about the relationships between religion, food-related social support, diet, nutrition, and anthropometrics in older U.S. adults," scientists in the United States report. ...
Burger King Corp. Acquires Restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced the acquisition of 72 BURGER KING(R) restaurants in Iowa and Nebraska from franchisee Simmonds Restaurant Management. This transaction is part of the company's ongoing portfolio management strategy. "As a result of this deal, we have ...
Stretch Your Food Dollar: New E-book Tells How to Save on Groceries Without Coupons.
Aug 04, 2008 ... With gas prices pegged at all-time highs and grocery prices following closely behind, many Americans' budgets are nearing the breaking point. But today, help is here: Kerry Irene and Kerry Dale Holyoak have just released their new e-book, "Stretch Your Food Dollar: Feed a family of six ...
Organic To Go Continues Metro Washington, DC Market Expansion.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Organic To Go(TM) (OTCBB: OTGO), the nation's first fast casual cafe chain to be certified as an organic retailer, announced it is continuing its expansion into the Metro Washington, DC market with the acquisition of the Marvelous Market cafe at 4832 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland ....
TrimWater Announces Online Talent Search.
Aug 04, 2008 ... TrimWater, the great tasting, low-calorie flavored water of choice for health and weight conscious individuals, is thrilled to announce the start of its revolutionary online talent search. The nationwide competition, conducted in partnership with NEHST Studios from now through October, ...
Snapshots UK Gum Confectionery 2008.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/827b52/snapshots_uk_gum_c) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Gum Confectionery 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Gum Confectionery 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, ...
Farm Foundation Webinar to Outline Forces Driving Food Prices.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Farm Foundation will host a free webinar on July 30 to provide additional information and insights on the recently released report, What's Driving Food Prices?. Farm Foundation commissioned the report to provide a comprehensive, objective assessment of the forces driving food prices. ...
Fyxx Hybrid Energy Drink Drenches Newark, NJ!
Aug 04, 2008 ... Fyxx Hybrid Energy Drink is splashing through the city of Newark, NJ with a high-energy, high-profile billboard and mobile campaign. "We chose the city because it represents the energy drink's drive and spirit," said one of Fyxx Hybrid's creators, Peter Burley. "It has the same ...
Sara Lee Corporation to Take a Non-Cash Impairment Charge Related Primarily to Its North American Foodservice Bakery and Spanish Bakery Businesses.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) announced it will incur a non-cash impairment charge of between $865 million and $975 million, or $(1.17) to $(1.32) per share, in the fiscal fourth quarter ended June 28, 2008, primarily associated with its North American Foodservice bakery and Spanish bakery ...
DeKuyper Announces New Product Line That Delivers Shots in One Easy Pour.
Aug 04, 2008 ... DeKuyper(R), the best-selling line of cordials and liqueurs in the U.S., announces a new product line that eliminates complicated mixing in order to make great tasting and unique drinks. DeKuyper(R) Burst Bar Shots are pre-mixed shots containing all ingredients in one bottle so that all ...
Fusion 6+ Hour 2-Ounce Energy Shot Continues its Rapid Growth. Expands to 5,000+ Doors in First Six Months of Distribution.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Bond Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BNLB), announced that its Fusion 6+ Hour 2 Ounce Energy Shot continues to expand growth and distribution at a rapid pace. Fusion has now gained placement in excess of 5,000 C-store doors in its first six months of availability. "We ...
Natural and Organic Foods Fuel the Taste for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Vancouver 2010 will be the first-ever Games to feature a distinctly organic flavour with the announcement that the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has welcomed Hain Celestial Canada as the Official Supplier of natural and organic ...
Buddha Tao Brings World-Class Asian Dining to Oklahoma City.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Buddha Tao is Oklahoma City's only chic Pan-Asian restaurant, bar and lounge that will feature contemporary Asian cuisine and world-class sushi. The menu at Buddha Tao includes both traditional and unique sushi preparations as well as succulent appetizers, sensational soups, salads, noodle ...
The Pepsi Bottling Group Declares Dividend.
Aug 04, 2008 ... The Board of Directors of The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on PBG's common stock. The dividend is payable September 30, 2008 to PBG shareholders of record on September 5, 2008. The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. is the ...
TreeHouse Foods Announces Organizational Changes as Planned Part of Bay Valley Foods Integration.
Aug 04, 2008 ... TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE:THS) announced that as part of its continuing integration of Bay Valley Foods, Harry J. Walsh, 52, has been appointed President of that operating company. Mr. Walsh has been Senior Vice President - Operations of TreeHouse. Mr. D. Joe Coning, 61, leaves the post ...
PepsiAmericas Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE: PAS) reported net income of $90.8 million in the second quarter of 2008, with revenue up 12 percent including acquisitions. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.72 in the second quarter of 2008. These results compare to second quarter reported net income in ...
MARFRIG Announces New Alliance with ConAgra Foods on Beef Jerky.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Marfrig Group (Bovespa: MRFG3), one of the largest producers of beef and beef by-products in Latin America, announced that it has acquired the Pemmican beef jerky brand and related production equipment from ConAgra Foods, Inc. through its subsidiary Mirab USA Inc. for USD 25 million in ...
Grocers Say It's Time for City of Seattle to Help -- not Tax -- Citizens to Reduce Bag Use.
Aug 04, 2008 ... As the City of Seattle continues to push forward with its idea to tax each grocery bag a customer uses, Seattle's independent grocers are fighting back on behalf of their customers with a proposal to reward citizen participation without punitive taxes. The state's independent grocery ...
Cargill Introduces Freshzone Technology to Enhance Flavor Stability and Safety for Food and Beverages.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Cargill has developed a new flavor technology that delivers a consistent, fresh taste experience to consumers, and is safer for manufacturers than liquid alternatives. Freshzone(TM) technology is currently formulated for powdered applications, making flavors taste fresher and ...
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Joins Forces With America's Second Harvest for the Second Annual Give Hope Campaign.
Aug 04, 2008 ... For the second consecutive year, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is proud to join forces with America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network, during the holiday season to help raise funds for and awareness of hunger in America through the Give Hope Campaign. The campaign will run ...
New Candy Makes a Giant Impression: Oompa Loompas at a Loss for Lyrics Over Willy Wonka's New Candy Creation!
Aug 04, 2008 ... Emerging from his iconic candy factory today, confectioner extraordinaire Willy Wonka called on candy lovers from coast-to-coast to help his Oompa Loompas overcome a most-amusing situation - their complete loss for lyrics to sing about Wonka's newest creation, Giant Chewy NERDS(R) candy. ...
Reports outline food and nutrition ecology study results from University of Queensland.
Aug 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Australia, "While the use of households as a study focus is not a new concept in nutrition research, recent sociological literature has highlighted methodological advances in household strategy research that deserve attention. This article introduces and examines ...
Molson Coors Brewing Company to Webcast 2008 Second Quarter.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP)(TSX: TAP) will host an online, real-time webcast of the company's 2008 second quarter earnings conference call with financial analysts at 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Mountain Time) on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Company executives ...
Organic Alliance Announces Medical Advisory Board.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Today, Organic Alliance, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ORGC) is pleased to announce that the company has formed its medical advisory board. The board consists of five MD's representing medical specialists who are considered among the top physicians in their field. Each will work with the company to ...
UPDATE With Photo: Move Over Margarita! Mexican Food Has a new Dinner Partner.
Aug 04, 2008 ... AltaMed Health Services hosted its third annual East LA Meets Napa celebration featuring more than 20 Latino owned/managed wineries, Latino wine makers and 20 Los Angeles area Mexican restaurants. The event was attended by more than 1,000 wine and culinary enthusiasts who enjoyed great ...
Scheid Vineyards Debuts Newest Location on Cannery Row.
Aug 04, 2008 ... For centuries, artists, adventurers, scientists and seafarers have answered the siren's call of the fabled port of Monterey. They've taken inspiration here and left behind a lasting, richly documented legacy. Today, Scheid Vineyards announced it will debut its newest tasting room on ...
Nation's Premier Fondue Restaurant Coming Soon to Boston's Back Bay.
Aug 04, 2008 ... The Melting Pot of Boston (www.meltingpot.com/boston) is in the final stages of construction and is scheduled to open in mid-August. Located in Boston's Park Plaza Hotel on Arlington St., The Melting Pot is a dinner-only fondue restaurant that is locally owned and operated. ...
NexCen Brands Extends Forbearance Agreement with its Lender.
Aug 04, 2008 ... NexCen Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEXC), announced that the Company has entered into an amended and restated letter agreement with BTMU Capital Corporation ("BTMUCC") that extends the original forbearance period from July 17, 2008 through August 8, 2008. The terms and conditions of the amended ...
WallStreet Research Initiates Coverage of Clearly Canadian Brands Shares.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Clearly Canadian Brands (OTCBB:CCBEF), a diversified branded food and beverage company focusing on healthy, natural and organic products announced that WallStreet Research has released an analyst research report covering the Company's shares. The complete report on Clearly Canadian Brands ...
Studies from T. Dickerson and colleagues reveal new findings on food and nutrition ecology.(Report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Modernization in developing regions affects local diets and nutrition. Using qualitative rapid appraisal methods, we examined the effect of dietary delocalization on food preferences and procurement sources and dietary diversity in rural ...
Instant Overview of the US Premium Vodka Market for 2008.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ccfc9d/snapshots_us_premi) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots US Premium Vodka 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots US Premium Vodka 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
Snapshots Canada Carbonated Soft Drinks 2008 Available Now.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/271f88/snapshots_canada_c) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Canada Carbonated Soft Drinks 2008" report to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Canada Carbonated Soft Drinks 2008 provides 2007 year-end ...
SaltWorks, Inc. Is Grilling With Food Network Magazine.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Food Network's new magazine has hit the stands -- and SaltWorks, Inc. (http://www.seasalt.com/), the country's leading gourmet sea salt company, is so confident Food Network Magazine's Summer Grilling Issue will be a hit with home cooks, it has placed a two-page, inside-cover spread to ...
Apple Rush CEO Robert Corr, in Internet Interview, Says Garden Beverage on Track for $7.5 Million in Annual Sales.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Apple Rush (Pink Sheets: APRU), developer of a popular line of lightly carbonated, organic juices, said its CEO, Robert Corr, was interviewed about the Company's achievements and future strategies by Francis Gaskins, a financial analyst. The complete interview is available at ...
Snapshots Canada Tea 2008 Provides 2007 Year-End Market Size Data, With 2008 Estimates, 5 Years of Historical Data and Five-Year Forecasts.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/add62d/snapshots_canada_t) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Canada Tea 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Canada Tea 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, ...
SUPERVALU Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings.(Financial report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. The company reported first quarter net sales of $13.3 billion compared to $13.3 billion last year, record net earnings of $162 million, an increase of 9 percent compared to $148 million last year, ...
New science research from C. Sharma et al outlined.
Aug 11, 2008 ... According to recent research from New Delhi, India, "Anthropogenic activities are responsible for the enhanced emission of reactive nitrogenous species like nitrous oxide (N2O), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and ammonia (NH3) into the atmosphere from the biosphere. This article reviews the ...
Studies in the area of science reported from University of Melbourne.
Aug 11, 2008 ... According to a study from Melbourne, Australia, "Inter-annual climatic variability poses a substantial management and profitability challenge for pasture-based dairy producers in southern Australia. The effects of a range of seasonal scenarios on the production and profit of non-irrigated ...
Reports outline science research from A. Shrestha and colleagues.
Aug 11, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Data on the efficacy of alternative fumigants to methyl bromide for weed control in perennial crop nurseries in California are needed because few herbicides are registered for this purpose. Field studies were conducted from 2003 to 2006 in four ...
New science study findings recently were published by researchers at Colorado State University.
Aug 11, 2008 ... "Effects of the dark-cutting condition were examined on commercially slaughtered beef carcass sides that were classified into groups exhibiting 1/3, 1/2, and full degrees of the dark-cutting (DEGDC) condition, as evaluated by a USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service grader (n=20 per group) ....
New science research has been reported by P.G. Krannitz et al.
Aug 11, 2008 ... "Shrubsteppe ecosystems in the Intermountain West have suffered extreme alteration from a variety of factors. Using a retrospective approach, I studied the effects of horse and cattle grazing at the northern edge of the range in southern British Columbia, Canada, where the shrubsteppe is ...
Research on separation science detailed by K. Ziegenhals and co-authors.
Aug 11, 2008 ... "For the analysis of the 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) classified as priority from the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and benzo[c]fluorene (BcL) assessed to be relevant by the joint FAO/WHO Experts Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in food, a sensitive analytical method ...
New food science research from A. Soderstrom and colleagues discussed.
Aug 11, 2008 ... According to a study from Gothenburg, Sweden, "In 2005 a large outbreak of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) occurred in Sweden. Cases were interviewed and cohort and case-control studies were conducted." "Microbiological investigations were performed using polymerase ...
Good news for veggies.(Report)
Aug 11, 2008 ... Many heavy meat eaters believe they eat a lot of meat because of the taste. But according to groundbreaking new research in the Journal of Consumer Research, the reason that a beef burger tastes better than a veggie burger to some people has more to do with values than actual taste. ...
New food science study findings reported from Woosuk University.
Aug 11, 2008 ... "The characterization and quantification of anthocyanins in grape cultivars of Oll-Meoru (Vitis coignetiae x Vitis labrusca), Neut-Meoru (Vitis coignetiae x Vitis labrusca), Muscal Bailey A. Vitis labruscana), and Campbell Early (Vitis labrusca x V. vinifera) cultivated in Korea were ...
Ocean Conservancy Receives Food & Wine Magazine's Eco-Ocean Award for Approach to Rebuilding Fisheries.
Aug 11, 2008 ... Ocean Conservancy has been chosen as one of Food & Wine magazine's Eco-Ocean award winners for working to restore Gulf of Mexico red snapper. By urging science-based catch limits by regulators and encouraging major seafood suppliers and retailers to engage in fisheries management and offer ...
'Lithuania Food and Drink Report 2008' Provides Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Lithuania's Food and Drink Industry.(Report)
Aug 11, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/081e11/lithuania_food_and) has announced the addition of the "Lithuania Food and Drink Report 2008" report to their offering. Lithuania represents one of the more attractive markets for food and drink retailers in ...
Bashas' Supermarkets Hold Statewide Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Banks and St. Vincent de Paul.
Aug 11, 2008 ... During the month of August, Bashas' Supermarkets are teaming up with local radio stations and the community at large to hold a statewide food drive. One hundred percent of all donations from the drive will benefit local food banks and St. Vincent de Paul. "The summer is a tough ...
Researchers from Kansas State University detail findings in food science.(Report)
Aug 11, 2008 ... "The goal of this study was to determine whether calves persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and inoculated. with Escherichia coli O157 will shed the organism at a higher concentration and for a longer duration than calves not infected with BVDV. Nine calves, 6-8 ...
Introducing MyMenu: a Unique New Store Specializing in Easy-to-Prepare Meal Solutions Opens Its First Five Locations in Madison.
Aug 11, 2008 ... MyMenu, a delicious new food shopping experience that offers hundreds of easy-to-prepare meal ideas in one easy-to-navigate aisle, is opening five stores in Madison and neighboring communities this summer, with plans to further expand in the Midwest this fall. Specializing in ...