Food Weekly News back issues from September 2008:
Studies from Ohio State University in the area of science described.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the journal Water Air and Soil Pollution, "Agricultural activities release variable products into air, soil and water ecosystems. The study was conducted to evaluate the impact of agriculture and concentrated livestock operations on stream and lake ...
Data on science discussed by researchers at Miguel Hernandez University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Alicante, Spain, "Frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lowered risk of cancer, hypertension and heart disease, due, among other factors such as modulation of gene expression and improvement of gap junctional communication, to ...
Data on science detailed by researchers at University of Newcastle.(Clinical report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Australia, "In Australia, over 15,000 cases of campylobacteriosis occur annually; however, recent findings from case-control studies suggest that poultry may not be the primary etiological agent. To determine the incidence of Campylobacter species on ...
Recent findings from D.W. Marshall and co-authors highlight research in science.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federal program that encourages the planting of cool- or warm-season grass cover on highly erodible croplands and along stream corridors. We sought to determine whether fish community structure in ...
Reports by B.J. Gilpin and co-researchers describe recent advances in science.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Christchurch, New Zealand, "New Zealand has one of the highest rates of campylobacteriosis in the developed world with an incidence rate of 383.5 cases per 100 000 in 2006. Dairy farming has been suggested as a potential source of campylobacteriosis." ...
Research from P. Prachyakij and colleagues has provided new data on microbiology and biotechnology.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Hat Yai, Thailand, "The quality of a fermented beverage (FSB) produced from seaweed (Gracilaria fisheri) was investigated after four different fermentation processes. 1, a normal fermentation as control (N-N); 2, batch with addition of an inoculum of an antiyeast ...
Data on zoology reported by researchers at University of Aberdeen.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Food supply is a major source of variation in breeding success for predators, and to what extent individuals are able to cope with temporal variability in food availability remains an outstanding question in life-history studies. We confronted the natural variation in clutch size and ...
New research on food quality from University of Foggia summarized.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Establishing genetic origin of food products allows verification of the authenticity of valuable foods and discourages adulteration with material of lower cost and value. This is particularly important for food products that have obtained European recognition," researchers in Foggia, ...
Research from University of Ioannina yields new data on food processing and preservation.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "The ability of white wine extracts and some phenolic acids to inhibit corn oil oxidation was evaluated by monitoring the absorbance at 234 nm and the p-anisidine value. Wine extracts, each at 120 mg/L total phenolics, were tested in corn oil stripped of tocopherols kept at 50C," ...
New food safety study findings have been reported from Department of Agriculture.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "This study was conducted to determine the pathogen prevalence on vacuum loader cup surfaces. An off-line (birds housed off-site) and a mixed (birds housed on-site and eggs brought from outside production) operation shell egg processing facility were sampled three times each," scientists ...
Quiznos Appoints Dave Deno as Chief Executive Officer and Greg Brenneman as Executive Chairman.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced that as of September 30, 2008 Dave Deno has been promoted from President to President and CEO and Greg Brenneman has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board. ...
DeKuyper Bottles Five Millionth Case of Sour Apple Pucker.
Sep 04, 2008 ... DeKuyper(R), the best-selling line of cordials and liqueurs in the U.S., celebrates the bottling of its five millionth case of DeKuyper Pucker(R) Sour Apple. Employees toasted this historic milestone at the DeKuyper plant in Cincinnati on August 12, 2008 with an Appletini, the iconic ...
Tofurky Tuesdays Receives 865 Consumer Pledges to Eat Meat-Free Once a Week.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Six weeks ago, the makers of the Tofurky(R) brand meat alternatives, and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) teamed up on a new project called "Tofurky Tuesdays." The campaign asks consumers to pledge to eat meat-free once a week, offering a fun and practical way for ...
Bond Laboratories Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Bond Laboratories (OTCBB:BNLB) announces their second quarter 2008 results. The Company Achieved Record Revenue of $404,887 for the Second Quarter ended June 30,2008. This represents a 79% increase over the first quarter of 2008. "We have worked diligently to develop an ...
NutriPure Beverages, Inc. Expands Business Model In Healthy Food / Healthy Water Industries; Prepares for Possible Additional Acquisitions.
Sep 04, 2008 ... NutriPure Beverages, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NUBV) announced that it has expanded its business model to include a wider range of business areas in the healthy food / healthy water industries. NutriPure's CEO Kenyatto Jones explained, "Within the past ten days we have finalized acquisitions of ...
Lutheran World Relief Announces $150,000 Matching Grant to Fight Food Crisis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Lutheran World Relief announced a $150,000 matching grant opportunity for gifts to its "Fill the Bowl" campaign to fight the global food crisis. Thanks to the generosity of Paul and Barbara Denton, of Easton, Md., donations to LWR's Fill the Bowl campaign will be matched dollar ...
American Seafoods Announces Acquisition of Factory Trawler HIGHLAND LIGHT.
Sep 04, 2008 ... America Seafoods Group ("American Seafoods") announced that it has acquired the factory trawler HIGHLAND LIGHT and the fishing vessel TRACY ANNE from subsidiaries of Yardarm Knot, Inc. following the receipt of applicable government approvals. The purchase price was not disclosed. ...
Research on food processing and preservation reported by V. Velu et al.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Hyderabad, India, "Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies were used to evaluate the distribution/alterations of the cellular matrix of the deep-fat-fried papads, which are traditional food adjuncts of India. Papad is a thin circular sheet made from dough ...
Hat Trick Beverages HKBV I500 Series Machines Upgrade.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Hat Trick Beverages Inc. (HKBV.PK) www.hattrickdrinks.com is preparing to launch 3 new soups to its selection of beverages served by its unique hot and cold beverage machines, to its I500 series machines. The new flavors include Beef, Chicken and Vegetable soups. These have been ...
Examine the Bagged Salad and Salad Dressings Market in the United States 2008: Including an Analysis of Innovators and Leading Companies.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9ad3f/bagged_salad_and_s) has announced the addition of the "Bagged Salad and Salad Dressings in the United States 2008" report to their offering. In recent years, the demand for healthy, convenient, and tasty ...
Contemporary Christian Music Featured Sunday, Aug. 31 at Powers' Crossroads 3-Day Labor Day Weekend Festival in Newnan, Ga.
Sep 04, 2008 ... The three-day Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival, which opens for its 38th consecutive year on Labor Day Weekend, will feature an afternoon of contemporary Christian music on Sunday, Aug. 31. Scheduled entertainment beginning at 2 p.m. on the festival's main stage ...
Here's the Scoop: Dipping Into the Past, Johnny Rockets Brings Back the Ice Cream Social.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "It's amazing how quickly you recover from misery when someone offers you ice cream," American playwright Neil Simon declared in Brighton Beach Memoirs. It's with this sentiment in mind that All-American diner-style restaurant Johnny Rockets is bringing back the concept of the ...
Fresh Harvest Products, Inc. Obtains Approval for an 11 for 10 Forward Stock Split.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Fresh Harvest Products, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FRHV) announced that on August 18, 2008 its Board of Directors approved a resolution to seek shareholder approval to amend its certificate of incorporation to effect a forward stock split of its common stock at the rate of 11 shares for every ...
Data on food processing and preservation described by researchers at Guru Jambheshwar University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Hisar, India, "Anacardic acid, 6[8'(Z), 11'(Z),14'-pentadecatrienyl] salicylic acid is the main active principle of Anacardium occidentale (Anacardiceae), the cashew. Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) contains approximately 70% anacardic acids, 18% cardol, 5% ...
Investigators at Hacettepe University release new data on food quality.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Ankara, Turkey, "Effects of gelatinized corn flour addition level (40, 60 and 80%), gum (locust bean gum or xanthan gum, 3%) and/or transglutaminase (TG, 0.5%) on quality characteristics of corn noodle were investigated. Gelatinized corn flour was used as ...
The Pepsi Bottling Group to Present at Lehman Brothers Conference.(Conference news)
Sep 04, 2008 ... The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) announced that the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Foss will speak at the Lehman Brothers Back-to-School Conference in Boston on Thursday, September 4, 2008. The presentation, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. EDT, will ...
Snapshots Us Fast Food 2008 Provides 2007 Year-End Market Size Data, with 2008 Estimates.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/132232/snapshots_us_fast) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots US Fast Food 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots US Fast Food 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. Completes Initial Shipment of Atomic Dogg to Spencer's Gifts Stores; Receives First Purchase Order from Serralles Don Q.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Hall of Fame Beverages, Inc. ("the Company") (OTC:HFBV), an emerging corporation in the high-growth functional beverage industry, announced that the Company has completed its initial shipment of its Atomic Dogg energy drink to various Spencer's Gifts ("Spencer's") stores nationwide. ...
This New Report Examines the Russian Retail Sector as a Whole, Followed by Presentation and Analysis of the Market.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/773289/retail_in_russia_2) has announced the addition of the "Retail in Russia 2008" report to their offering. Retail in Russia 2008 the second edition of this valuable report, provides the reader with vital ...
Snapshots Australia Grocery Retailing 2008: 2007 Year-end Market Size Data, with 2008 Estimates.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/737b2e/snapshots_australi) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Australia Grocery Retailing 2008" report to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Australia Grocery Retailing 2008 provides 2007 year-end ...
New food processing and preservation data have been reported by A.O. Sobowale and co-authors.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Nigeria, "The effects of lactic acid fermentation of cassava on the functional and sensory characteristic of fufu flour were investigated. Two strains of Lactobacillus plantarum were used as starter cultures for the fermentation of cassava to fufu for 96 ...
A Snapshots Analysis of the UK Cat Food Market in 2008: With 5 Year Forecasts, 2008 Estimates & Detailed Market Data.(Industry overview)
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/db1fc7/snapshots_uk_cat_f) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots UK Cat Food 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots UK Cat Food 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
UK Consumer Insight Report for Sainsbury's.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f1b024/uk_consumer_insigh) has announced the addition of the "UK Consumer Insights 2008: Sainsbury - Food & Grocery" report to their offering. Introduction UK Consumer Insights 2008 are based around ...
As Food Prices Continue to Soar, American Families Can Rely on Their Freezers for Cost-Effective Meal Planning.
Sep 04, 2008 ... With food prices increasing at the fastest pace in 17 years, more American families are preparing meals at home, using up leftovers and stocking up on sale food items. In fact, greater than half of financially challenged adults say they are utilizing all three of these meal-planning ...
Studies from M. Nemati and co-researchers in the area of food safety published.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Iran, "The objective of this research was to determine chemical composition and microbiological quality of the Bonab kebabs sold in the Tabriz market. In the chemical analysis, pH, moisture, protein, fat and salt contents, as well as some minerals such as Na, K, ...
The Cheesecake Factory Receives Top Honors from Restaurants and Institutions Magazine's Annual Consumers' Choice in Chains Survey.
Sep 04, 2008 ... The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) was honored last evening by Restaurants & Institutions as the Platinum award winner in the casual dining category. More than 3,100 consumers were asked to rate nearly 120 chain restaurants in the magazine's annual Consumers' ...
USAID Expedites Emergency Food Aid to Horn of Africa.
Sep 04, 2008 ... The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is expediting the shipment of nearly 24,000 metric tons (MT) of food aid to help the millions of people in need of assistance in the Horn of Africa. The shipment includes 9,390 MT of split yellow peas, 6,150 MT of vegetable ...
Reports from Istanbul University, Medical Department highlight recent research in food safety.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Istanbul, Turkey, "Tekirdag kofte, a Turkish-style meatball, is one of the most popular ground meat products in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different nisin and lactoferrin (Lf) concentrations and their combinations on the ...
Studies from University of Bologna yield new information about food quality.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Cesena, Italy, "Fatty acids (free and esterified), diglycerides, peroxides and total sterols were determined in a vegetable cream. Cream samples were analyzed when fresh and after storage for 3 and 6 months at 4, 15, 30C and room temperature (10-25C)." ...
The Snapshots US Snack Bars 2008 Forms Part of Snapdata's Food Industry Coverage.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8bc597/snapshots_us_snack) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots US Snack Bars 2008" report to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots US Snack Bars 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 ...
Fresh Harvest and the Organic Industry Grow Despite Economic Conditions.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Fresh Harvest Products, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FRHV) announced that it is very optimistic about its potential for growth in 2009. According to industry data, the US organic industry grew by 19% in 2007 to USD $19.2 billion, outpacing its historical 15 to 18 percent annual growth rate. Fresh ...
Hormel Foods Reports Third Quarter Results.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) reported its performance for the fiscal 2008 third quarter. HIGHLIGHTS -- Diluted EPS of $.38, down 7 percent from $.41 per share in 2007 -- Dollar sales of $1.68 billion increased 10 percent from 2007 -- ...
Standex Names EJ Morrow President of the Food Service Equipment Group's Cooking Solutions Division.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) announced the appointment of EJ Morrow as president of the Cooking Solutions division of Standex's Food Service Equipment Group, effective September 30. Morrow, 49, succeeds Hylton Jonas, who is retiring from the Company. "EJ joins ...
An Essential Report on McDonald's is Available Now.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e79259/mcdonalds_benchma) has announced the addition of Restaurant Research, LLC's new report "McDonald's Benchmark Analysis" to their offering. McDonald's continues to fire on all 8 cylinders as it puts more ...
Studies from Istanbul Technical University yield new data on food quality.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Istanbul, Turkey, "Almond paste is an economically valuable product produced from almonds, sugar and a small amount of water. Oxidative rancidity and oil separation are the major problems that are encountered in the paste products affecting the shelf ...
New data from J. Elmalti et al illuminate research in food safety.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Casablanca, Morocco, "In this paper, 150 isolates, originating from horse meat, were subjected to step-by-step screening and characterization to search for potential protective cultures to be used in the meat industry. Isolates were first tested on their ...
Dean Foods Announces Chief Executive Officer Exercises Options With Intent To Hold Shares.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Dean Foods Company (NYSE:DF) announced that Gregg Engles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is exercising stock options for approximately 1.55 million shares. Engles is paying the exercise price through the delivery of currently owned shares. He intends to hold all of the shares of ...
Lack of Road Opening, Lower Consumer Traffic Lead Granite City Food & Brewery to Close Rogers, Arkansas Location.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (Nasdaq:GCFB) a Modern American upscale casual restaurant chain announced the closing of its Rogers, Arkansas location. The company has not previously closed a restaurant. The company expects the closing of the location will improve its restaurant-level ...
This Report Provides a Consumer-Centric Analysis of the Mass Merchandise Channel, 2008.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/752d16/mass_merchandisers) has announced the addition of the "Mass Merchandisers in the United States 2008" report to their offering. This report provides a consumer-centric analysis of the mass merchandise ...
Harvest is Coming! Is This the Year to Make Your Own Wine at Judd's Hill MicroCrush?
Sep 04, 2008 ... Have you ever dreamed of being a Napa Valley winemaker? Want to be part of the huge growing trend of personalization ...which has also affected the world of winemaking? Consumers have many options today for making their own wines, which then can be shown off while entertaining or ...
Attitude Drinks Incorporated Acquires Intellectual Properties.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Attitude Drinks Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: ATTD) , a beverage brand development and marketing company, announced the acquisition of a portfolio of intellectual properties previously owned by Republic Financial Corporation of Aurora, Colorado. Most notably, this includes the Slammers ...
Condiments in the United States 2008 Surveys Attitudes of Condiment Users Regarding Shopping Habits.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/60bc52/condiments_in_the) has announced the addition of the "Condiments in the United States 2008" report to their offering. This report explores the condiment market - going beyond discussion of market trends, ...
Data from McGill University advance knowledge in food processing and preservation.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Canada, "Undesirable storage conditions lead to physical and chemical quality loss in stored avocados, which affect its consumer acceptability. Studies aimed at quantifying the extent of quality changes under different storage conditions are valuable for ...
Award-winning Writer Josh Ozersky Joins Citysearch to Dish About Food and New York's Dynamic Restaurant Scene.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Foodies of the world rejoice: Citysearch, a leading online local guide and operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), introduces James Beard Award-winning food writer Josh Ozersky as the New York Senior Editor. Most recently, Ozersky was the online food editor for New York ...
A Balanced and Thorough Examination of the Luxury Food and Beverage Market in Poland 2008: Development Forecasts for 2008-2010.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bfc9f0/luxury_food_and_be) has announced the addition of the "Luxury Food and Beverage Market in Poland 2008. Development forecasts for 2008-2010" report to their offering. The report Luxury food and beverage ...
Report summarizes food processing and preservation study findings from North Dakota State University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an emerging food ingredient because of its several health benefits. Research was conducted to determine the effects of semolina, hydration level during extrusion and flaxseed flour concentration on the physical and cooking characteristics of freshly ...
GAMMA Score Assigned to Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods, CGSs Affirmed and Withdrawn.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Standard & Poor's Governance Services said it assigned its Governance, Accountability, Management Metrics and Analysis (GAMMA) score of GAMMA-7+ on Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC (WBD), a major Russian dairy foods and beverages producer. This is the first public GAMMA score assigned globally ....
Findings from S. Besbes et al in food quality reported.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Pea fiber concentrate (PFC) and wheat fiber concentrate (WFC) were used as dietary fibers in beef burger formulation. These fibers were characterized in terms of chemical composition and techno-functional properties," researchers in Sfax, Tunisia report. "WFC and PFC presented ...
6,000 Joe Corbi's Pizzas Given to Maryland Food Bank.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Joe Corbi's -- http://www.joecorbi.com/ -- a food fundraising company, has donated 6,000 pizzas to the Maryland Food Bank. The reason for the donation is to help with the summer food shortage the Maryland Food Bank is having. "The condition right now -- we are calling it a ...
Growers Direct Coffee Company Announce Symbol Change.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Growers Direct Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCBB:GWDC) announced that the stock symbol will change from GWDC to GWDCE on Friday August 22, 2008 due to delinquent filing of quarterly report for period ending June 30, 2008. JD Douthitt Chairman stated "Since accepting responsibility of ...
Chateau Collection Wine Cellar by Marvel Awarded Consumers Digest "Best Buy".
Sep 04, 2008 ... Consistent with its reputation for luxury, quality, style and sophistication, Marvel(R), the leading manufacturer of luxury undercounter refrigeration products, was recently awarded the Consumers Digest Best Buy rating for its Chateau Collection, 54-Bottle Wine Cellar, model 6SWCE. ...
America's Second Harvest Provides Emergency Food and Water to Tropic Storm Fay Evacuees.
Sep 04, 2008 ... America's Second Harvest -- The Nation's Food Bank Network is prepared to provide food, water, grocery products and cleaning supplies to member food banks in Florida that serve people affected by Tropical Storm Fay. The network stages supplies throughout the country so that they ...
Statement from Debbi Fields Regarding the Announcement from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC That the Company Plans to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Mrs. Fields was sold to its current owners in 1996. I have no role or association with the company, having resigned as a director and consultant in 2000. As the founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, I hope the proposed reorganization will place the company in the hands of owners who ...
NutriPure Beverages, Inc.: Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Prepares to Franchise First Peruvian Restaurant Group.
Sep 04, 2008 ... NutriPure Beverages, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NUBV) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Inka Grill Franchise Systems will soon begin franchising the nation's first chain of Peruvian restaurants, and that an agreement is already in place with Francorp, Inc. to take the concept nationwide ...
Self Service Strategies in SA 2007.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/939fbe/self_service_strat) has announced the addition of the "Self Service Strategies in SA 2007" report to their offering. A report on the state of customer self-service in South Africa, its evolution into ...