Food & Beverage Close-Up back issues from February 2009:
Ben Roethlisberger Receives 'got milk?' Gridiron Grin.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Ben Roethlisberger earned ultimate bragging rights - a winning ring and the Milk Mustache to match. He chose milk as his MVP and scored his very own ad that ran in USA Today on February 2. Roethlisberger's secret play was milk -- something he knows is essential to ...
Autodesk Honors Ponderosa Roasting.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Ponderosa Roasting, a specialty manufacturer of coffee roasting machines, has been named as the Autodesk Inventor of the Month for January. Ponderosa used Autodesk Inventor software to design and manufacture coffee roasting machines that give greater control over various aspects ...
Hershey Import Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Hershey Import Company is voluntarily recalling the lots identified below of certain varieties of snacks sold under the following brands: Express Snacks, Grateful Harvest, Woodfield Farms, Woodstock Farms, Bridgehampton Gorp, Full Circle, KA-ME, Nature's Promise, & Sun Harvest. ...
California Declares Riverside an 'Emerald City'.
Feb 02, 2009 ... The California Department of Conservation recently announced that Riverside will be the first city in the state to be designated an "Emerald City" in its Emerald Cities Pilot Project. This recognition is for sustainable green initiatives and commitment to help the state achieve ...
Uno Restaurant Sets 1Q Conference Call.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Uno Restaurant Holdings, operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for interested investors, analysts and portfolio managers on Tuesday, February 10, at 11 AM (EST) to discuss its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, ...
7UP Rolls Out New Cherry 7UP Antioxidant.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Just in time for the perfect Valentine's Day toast, the 7UP brand is romancing consumers with its latest creation - Cherry 7UP Antioxidant. The pink-hued, crisp and refreshing beverage combines the flavor of 7UP with a hint of cherry flavor and the bonus of antioxidant Vitamin ...
Food Lion, General Mills, and Box Tops Support Louisburg, NC School.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Louisburg resident Debby Myatt will donate $50,000 in sweepstakes winnings from General Mills, Food Lion and Box Tops for Education to Edward Best Elementary School. With 520 students, Edward Best Principal Debbie Ayscue is looking to spend the awarded funds to build a new ...
Bread for the World Begins New Campaign.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Bread for the World launched its 2009 Offering of Letters Campaign aimed at making U.S. foreign assistance more effective in serving the world's poor and hungry people. "Even in an economic crisis, we can continue to fight global poverty. Just by doing foreign aid better, we can ...
First Juice Featuring Purple Carrots.
Feb 02, 2009 ... First Juice, the company that brought you the first organic fruit and vegetable juice beverages designed specifically for young, developing taste buds, has introduced two new flavors featuring purple carrots. New blueberry+purple carrot and peach+purple carrot join the ...
Wal-Mart Testing Hybrid Trucks, Alternative Fuels.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Wal-Mart Stores announced it will test two new types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternatively fueled heavy duty trucks as a part of the company's efforts to build on its progress in developing a more sustainable trucking fleet. The new trucks ...
Health Advocate Issues 'Obesity in America: Workplace Solutions' White Paper.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Employers spend more than $13 billion annually in medical costs and lost productivity due to obesity - dubbed the world's number one health threat by the CDC. Obese workers are sicker, miss more days of work, are more prone to injury and accidents and incur higher medical costs ...
Baskin-Robbins Eyes Houston Market.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Baskin-Robbins, an ice cream and frozen dessert franchise, has announced that Houston will be one of its key markets in its 2009 expansion plans. Baskin-Robbins has plans for more than 100 new stores in the Greater Houston area over the next several years. Despite ...
Johnny Rockets to be Stationed at Camp Pendleton.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Restaurateur Johnny Rockets has agreed to open and operate a 1,800-square-foot restaurant on Main Side, in Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps' largest West Coast expeditionary training facility, located in Southern California. Johnny Rockets' CEO, Lee Sanders, said, "More than ...
Ocean Spray Aligns with American Heart Association.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Ocean Spray is joining the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement, by giving more than $1.4 million in support of the cause. While heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., it is also largely preventable. Throughout the month of February, Go ...
Baskin-Robbins Offering Franchises in Atlanta.
Feb 02, 2009 ... Baskin-Robbins, a neighborhood ice cream shop, shares its plans to expand its national footprint with the announcement that Atlanta is now open for franchise sales. More than 60 new stores are projected over the next several years throughout Atlanta and the surrounding region ....
Jim Beam and Montgomery Gentry Team Up to 'Toast the Troops'.
Feb 02, 2009 ... It was nearly one year ago when multi-platinum duo Montgomery Gentry and NASCAR driver Robby Gordon, as well as 5,000 screaming fans, gathered to celebrate the beginning of the NASCAR race season while honoring America's troops. Jim Beam Bourbon will again host "Beam Bash," the ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Mushrooms as Functional Foods.(Report)
Feb 03, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Mushrooms as Functional Foods" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Food scientists will dig into this robust reference on ...
Papa John's Offers Heart-Shaped Pizzas on Valentine's Day.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Papa John's said that it is getting to the heart of Valentine's Day - with delicious heart-shaped pizzas available through Sunday, Feb. 15 at participating restaurants nationwide. "This year more than ever, we're all looking for ways to express our love without breaking the ...
H-E-B Deploys Spacenet's Satellite Services for its Disaster Response Unit During Severe Weather Conditions.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Spacenet Inc., a subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks and a provider of satellite networking solutions, announced that H-E-B, an independently owned food retailers, deployed Spacenet's high-performance Connexstar satellite services to provide an emergency communication network in support ...
Reportlinker.com Adds Report: Fruit Juices and Health Drinks.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Reportlinker.com announced that a new market research report related to the Fruits and Vegetables industry is available in its catalogue: Fruit Juices and Health Drinks. In a release, Reportlinker.com noted that report highlights include: The UK market for fruit ...
Reportlinker.com Adds Report: Corporate and Promotional Giftware.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Reportlinker.com announced that a new market research report related to the Consumer goods industry is available in its catalogue: Corporate and Promotional Giftware. In a release, Reportlinker.com noted that report highlights include: The previous recession of the ...
Fred's for Starters Debuts Mini-Meal Bites.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Fred's For Starters, the frozen breaded and battered appetizers division of Windsor Foods, has announced the introduction of Classic Comforts Mini-Meal Bites, a bite-sized, coated twist on traditional comfort foods. Made with fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings, the company ...
Skinny Nutritional Corp. to Present at the 16th Annual Emerald Groundhog Day Investment Forum.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Skinny Nutritional Corp., the exclusive worldwide marketer and distributor of zero-calorie Skinny Water, announced that key executives from the company, will be making a presentation at Emerald's Groundhog Day Investment Forum held on February 5 at the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel in ...
Cotes du Rhone Gears Up for Decouvertes en Vallee du Rhone 2009.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Cotes du Rhone, the second largest Appellation d'Origine Controlee (A.O.C.) wine region in France, has announced the fifth bi-annual festival, Decouvertes en Vallee du Rhone, hosted by Inter Rhone. The festival features wine tastings and presents an exclusive opportunity to ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Singapore Food and Drink Report Q1 2009.(Report)
Feb 03, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Singapore Food and Drink Report Q1 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: This Singapore Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and ...
Experts Guide the Way to a Healthy Heart.
Feb 03, 2009 ... BE MINE" is a common message found on candy hearts at Valentine's, but it's not the most important message to heed during February's "Healthy Heart Month." That message is "Take Care of Your Heart." Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both women and men in the ...
Shearer's Foods Leverages RedPrairie E2e Supply Chain Suite.
Feb 03, 2009 ... RedPrairie Corp., a consumer-driven optimization company, announced that Shearer's Foods has gone live with RedPrairie's entire E2e Supply Chain suite in their 235,000 square foot Navarre, Ohio distribution center. According to a release, Shearer's chose RedPrairie for its ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Romania Food and Drink Report Q1 2009.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Romania Food and Drink Report Q1 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: In BMI's Q109 Food and Drink Ratings market, Hungary retains its pole ...
Guiding Stars Licensing Names New Managing Director.
Feb 03, 2009 ... Guiding Stars Licensing Co. (GSLC) has announced the hiring of Betts FitzGerald as Managing Director. A licensing industry veteran, FitzGerald brings over 30 years of experience to Guiding Stars. Most recently, FitzGerald served as Vice President, Licensing and Marketing at 4 ...
Seattle's Best Coffee Expanding Franchising Program.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Seattle's Best Coffee announced it will expand its franchising program to offer cafe opportunities in the U.S. The company said the strategic decision to build Seattle's Best Coffee through franchising allows its parent, Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq:SBUX), to utilize a multi-brand ...
Kansas City Southern Reports 4Q Results.(Financial report)
Feb 04, 2009 ... Kansas City Southern (KCS) has reported fourth quarter 2008 revenues of $423.8 million, a 7.9 percent decrease over the corresponding 2007 period. In a release, the Company noted that the revenue decline was primarily the result of volume decreases in the quarter resulting from ...
Select Whole Foods Market to Carry Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Bliss Unlimited, creator of Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss, ice cream made from coconut milk, announced its products will be available at select Whole Foods Market stores. At least four flavors - Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge, Mint Galactica, Naked Coconut, and Vanilla Island - will be ...
InternetArray's Noobis Offers 'Amplify'.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Amplify, a new online tool for non-profit organizations has been launched by InternetArray's Noobis. According to a release, Amplify is a platform where participants complete daily tasks by seeking out answers to clues on the web much like a treasure hunt. By completing the ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Research and Markets: Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods (WBD) Update Report.(Report)
Feb 04, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods (WBD) Update Report" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: This report provides comprehensive information on a company's ...
Ecolab Gets Lean Six Sigma Award.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Ecolab announced that it has earned a Process Excellence Award for "Best Start Up Program" at the 10th Annual Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement Summit recently held in Orlando, Fla. The conference is the largest of its kind in the United States, bringing together the major ...
Lifetime Television Renews Reality Series DietTribe.
Feb 04, 2009 ... DietTribe, Lifetime's new reality series about a group of friends who have made a commitment to lose weight together, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced by JoAnn Alfano, Executive Vice President, Entertainment, Lifetime Networks. The finale of Season One ...
Infohammer Unveils New Restaurant POS Platform.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Infohammer, the parent company and publisher of Information Technology Web-Enabled Restaurant Control System (ITWERCS), has launched its Enterprise-based Point of Sale system in a limited release to key partners. The ITWERCS system is an all-encompassing Restaurant Management ...
Rudolph Foods Names Winners in Its 'Mamma Mia!' Sweepstakes.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Rudolph Foods, a supplier of branded and private-label snack products, announced the winners of its Mamma Mia! - Greek Isle Sweepstakes to celebrate the DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def release of Mamma Mia! The Movie, and as a way to honor favorite snacking rituals. From December 1 - ...
CanolaInfo Offers 'Recession-Proof,' Healthy Cooking Tips.
Feb 04, 2009 ... According to CanolaInfo, now is a good time to stock your kitchen with ingredients that will help you weather tough economic times and stick with healthy New Year resolutions. The organization said that the following heart-smart ingredients are all less than $1 per serving, free ...
Global Mercury Study Issues Warning.
Feb 04, 2009 ... A new international study shows that the burning of mercury-added products globally contributes upwards of 200 tons of mercury to the atmosphere every year -- 10 percent of the mercury that enters the earth's atmosphere. According to the study, which was released by several ...
Gatorade Names National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.
Feb 04, 2009 ... In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in partnership with ESPN Rise Magazine, announced senior distance runner Reed Connor of The Woodlands High School (The Woodlands, Texas) as its 2008-09 Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner ...
MillerCoors JV Results to be Issued.
Feb 04, 2009 ... SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Company will issue results for the MillerCoors joint venture for the third fiscal quarter of 2009 (the fourth calendar quarter of 2008) on Tuesday, February 10. On that day, at 9 AM (Eastern) / 2 PM (UK) / 4 PM (South Africa), Gary Leibowitz, ...
Dunkin' Donuts Serves Up New Waffle Breakfast Sandwich.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its new Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, a sweet and savory, Oven-Toasted sandwich featuring cherrywood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs and American cheese between two maple-infused waffles. Dunkin' Donuts said it is now the first national quick service ...
Pizza Hut Debuts 'Tuscani Lasagna,' Offers Italy Sweepstakes.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Pizza Hut has debuted its new Tuscani Lasagna and the opportunity for one lucky fan to the chance to travel to Italy, courtesy of Pizza Hut, in the Passport to Italy Sweepstakes on Facebook. Between now and March 7, the company noted, simply join the growing legion of Pizza Hut ...
Dunkin' Donuts Offers 99-Cent Lattes in the New York Tri-State Area.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Dunkin' Donuts announced that small Lattes will be available, for 99-cents, at all participating shops throughout the New York Tri-State area. The 99-cent Lattes are available in all flavor varieties, such as the new Mocha Raspberry Swirl Latte, and can be purchased Hot or Iced ....
Tim Hortons Sets 4Q Conference Call.
Feb 04, 2009 ... Tim Hortons announced the timing of its fourth quarter 2008 and fiscal year end results and conference call. The company will release its fourth quarter and year end results on Friday, February 20th. A conference call discussing the results will begin at 10:30 am Eastern ...
LiV Vodka Enters into Distribution Pact with Winebow.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Long Island Spirits announced that it has entered into a distribution relationship with Winebow Inc, the third largest distributor in the state of New York, to sell its LiV Vodka throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. LiV ...
Chandon Brings Out DKNY "Twenty Year Cuvee".
Feb 06, 2009 ... Domaine Chandon, a sparkling wine producer in the Napa Valley, has partnered with DKNY to celebrate DKNY's twentieth anniversary by creating a custom sparkling wine called "Twenty Year Cuvee" by Chandon. The sparkling wine features a DKNY-designed label that highlights the ...
E-Fuel and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Team on Ethanol Fuel Project.
Feb 06, 2009 ... The E-Fuel Corp. has reached an agreement with the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to create high-grade ethanol fuel from discarded beer yeast. E-Fuel, the inventor of the home ethanol system - the Efuel100 MicroFueler - and Sierra Nevada have agreed to house MicroFuelers at the ...
SC Magazine Recognizes Axway for Innovation in Email Security.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Axway, a provider of multi-enterprise solutions and infrastructure, announced SC Magazine named the company an Industry Innovator for Email Security for the Tumbleweed MailGate email security product's strong data protection capabilities. According to a release, SC Magazine, a ...
A&W Restaurants Looks to Celebrate 90th Anniversary, Expansion Plans at San Diego IFA Convention.
Feb 06, 2009 ... A&W Restaurants, founded in Lodi, Calif. in 1919, will kick off its 90th anniversary celebration by announcing its plans to open 15 drive-ins in 2009 during the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention being held in San Diego, starting Feb. 14. The A&W ...
NPD: Restaurant Industry Stable for Most of 2008, but Slides in 4Q.
Feb 06, 2009 ... The restaurant industry remained stable for most of 2008 with visits and dollars up over the previous year, but traffic dipped in the fourth quarter, yielding the industry's slowest traffic and dollar growth since the recession of 2002-2003, according to The NPD Group, a market research ...
Giant Eagle Optimizes Weekly Promo Displays Via Galleria Solution.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Galleria Retail Technology Solutions announced that Giant Eagle has deployed its Promotional Display Optimization Solution to streamline and optimize its weekly promotion display planning initiatives. The only retailer to automate its promotional displays on this scale, the ...
Emerson Posts First Quarter 2009 Results.(Financial report)
Feb 06, 2009 ... Emerson announced that net sales for the first quarter ended December 31, 2008 were $5.4 billion, a decline of 2 percent from $5.5 billion reported in the same period last year. The Company noted this includes underlying sales (which exclude acquisitions, divestitures and ...
Alfa Laval Reaches Approximately 89% of the Shares in Alfa Laval India.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Alfa Laval, a provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling, announced on October 23, 2008 a public offer to increase its share of Alfa Laval (India). The company said the offer has now ...
Packinghouse Workers Get Wage and Benefits Increases with Smithfield Foods.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Two new contracts -- one covering 1800 Smithfield/Farmland Foods workers in Crete, Neb., and the other covering 250 Smithfield/Armour Eckrich workers in Mason City, Iowa -- raise living standards for meatpacking workers and their families. The contracts negotiated by members of ...
Donini Supplies Corporate Update to the Financial Community.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Donini Inc. on February 2 provide this corporate update to the financial community which outlines the recent acceleration in the company's current business trends, from an interview with Donini Inc. Chairman and CEO Peter Deros. In a release, the Company noted: Here ...
Culinary Institute of Virginia to Host Career Education Expo.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Culinary Institute of Virginia, the School of Culinary Arts at ECPI College of Technology, announced its first Career Education Expo to be held on Saturday, February 7, from 10am to 2pm. The Norfolk-based Culinary Institute of Virginia is located at 2428 Almeda Avenue. Admission ...
Bethesda Marriott Serving Up Valentine's Day Menu.
Feb 06, 2009 ... The new Agio Restaurant at the Bethesda Marriott said that it is offering a special four-course menu for $99/couple to help lovers celebrate the night of amore on February 14. In a release, the restaurant posted the menu: First Course Caprese ...
Burger King Looks to Turn Up the Heat with 'Flame' Body Spray for Valentine's Day.
Feb 06, 2009 ... Burger King says that its Flame body spray will be available once again beginning Feb. 2, just in time for the most sizzling day of the year - Valentine's Day. Featuring the scent of "seduction with the hint of flame-broiled meat," Burger Kind said that Flame became one of the ...
Grace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results.(Financial report)
Feb 06, 2009 ... W. R. Grace & Co. has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. In a release, the Company noted that highlights are as follows: - Sales for the fourth quarter were $768.4 million compared with $803.7 million in the prior ...
T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants Serving Up the 'Ultimate' Dessert.
Feb 09, 2009 ... After a nationwide recipe search to determine the ultimate dessert recipe, cupcakes inspired by Lisa Roman, a 34-year-old artist and Army wife from Roswell, Georgia will be featured at over 600 U.S. T.G.I. Friday's restaurants. Roman's dessert recipe was judged to be best in ...
Waffle House Offering Candlelight Valentine's Dinner.
Feb 09, 2009 ... In celebration of Valentine's Day, participating Waffle House restaurants will offer white tablecloth service by candlelight for Customers on Valentine's night. Waffle House's special Valentine's service all began last year with a single restaurant in John's Creek, GA. The ...
WomenHeart and Colgate-Palmolive Partner for American Heart Month.
Feb 09, 2009 ... During February's American Heart Month, women throughout the U.S. will be making personal pledges to improve their heart health. To help support this national initiative and promote heart health awareness, WomenHeart has partnered with Colgate-Palmolive to launch the Heart ...
Andromeda Acquisition Eyeing Galaxy Nutritional Foods.
Feb 09, 2009 ... Andromeda Acquisition, a subsidiary of MW1, announced that it plans to make a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Galaxy Nutritional Foods for $0.36 per share. The Offer price of $0.36 per share represents a premium of 112 percent over the ...