Food & Beverage Close-Up back issues from April 2009:
Reportlinker.com Adds Report: World Anti-Aging Products Market.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Reportlinker.com announced that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: "World Anti-Aging Products Market." In a release, Reportlinker.com said that report highlights include: This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Anti-Aging Products in ...
Pernod Ricard Sells Brands to Altia, Arcus Gruppen.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Further to the acquisition of V&S in July 2008, and Pernod Ricard's subsequent commitments towards the European Commission, Pernod Ricard announced on 18 December 2008 the signing of an agreement with the Norwegian group Arcus Gruppen regarding the disposal of Gronstedts Cognac, Star Gin, ...
Beam Global Spirits & Wine and The Edrington Group Ink Distribution Deal.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Beam Global Spirits & Wine and The Edrington Group launched their new international sales and distribution alliance. The alliance spans 24 international markets and generates combined sales of more than US$1.5 billion (GBP1.07 billion; EUR1.16 billion). Designed to simplify ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Hong Kong Food and Drink Report 2009.(Report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong Food and Drink Report 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets said that report highlights include: Hong Kong's food and drink industry continues to be dominated by ...
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Issues Asset Allocation.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, reported its portfolio composition, certain portfolio characteristics and NYSE Amex closing price as of February 28. Franklin Advisers is a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
Granite City Food & Brewery Secures Debt Financing.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Granite City Food & Brewery, a Modern American upscale casual restaurant chain, announced that it has entered into a loan agreement with a group of accredited investors to provide $1,000,000 of partially convertible debt financing. The loan is evidenced by notes bearing interest ...
Mintel: Classic Soft Drinks Dropping Out of Favor.
Apr 01, 2009 ... According to Mintel, the quintessential American refreshment--an ice-cold soft drink--is beginning to feel out-of-date. A just-published report from Mintel shows today's adults rapidly switching from calorie-laden soda to other, often lighter beverages. From 2003 to ...
AptarGroup Reports Conference Call Information.
Apr 01, 2009 ... AptarGroup announced the company will hold a conference call on Thursday, April 16, at 7 a.m. CDT to discuss the company's first quarter results for 2009. The company plans to announce its first quarter results after trading on the New York Stock Exchange has closed on ...
CHART Professionals Build, Donate 20 Bikes to Children in Need.
Apr 01, 2009 ... One hundred and thirty attendees at the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) semi-annual hospitality training conference, held earlier this month, built and donated 20 bicycles to children in need in Portland, Oregon. The bike-building event, which took place on ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Taiwan Food and Drink Report 2009.(Report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Taiwan Food and Drink Report 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets said that report highlights include: Taiwan Food Drink Report provides independent forecasts and competitive ...
New Book Cites Wild Garden as Healthiest Hummus.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Wild Garden Hummus Dip was named one of the nation's best food choices for health conscious consumers in a new book "Eat This, Not That" authored by two senior editors at Men's Health Magazine. Since it first hit the nation's food industry five years ago, Wild Garden Hummus Dip ...
Pacific Seafood Gets Ready for Oregon Pink Shrimp.
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pacific Seafood, a family-owned seafood company based in Portland, Ore., is preparing for the abundance of Oregon pink shrimp it will process this season for grocers, restaurants and consumers. The shrimp season officially starts April 1 and runs through October 31. ...
Kraft Foods Sets Date to Report 1Q Results.(Financial report)
Apr 06, 2009 ... Kraft Foods will release its first quarter financial results on May 5, at 7 a.m. EDT and will host a conference call at 8 a.m. EDT that day. Investors and analysts may participate via phone by calling 1-800-322-9079 from the United States and 1-973-582-2717 from other locations ....
Chili's Teams with Curves for Menu Items.
Apr 06, 2009 ... As consumers continue to adopt healthier lifestyles, Chili's said it continues to provide healthier options for their guests by adding new menu items to its Guiltless Grill and partnering with Curves. Chili's was one of the first casual dining restaurant concepts to create a ...
Canadean Limited: Slowdown in Dairy Drinks Market Underway.
Apr 06, 2009 ... Overall growth in the global dairy drinks market slowed to just 0.5 percent in 2008 (from 2.4 percent in 2007) according to recent research by beverage industry specialists, Canadean Limited. Deteriorating economic conditions coupled with the impact and after effects of the ...
Hearst Magazines to Partner with Kmart and Sears for Country Living Collection.
Apr 06, 2009 ... The Country Living Collection, a new line of home fashions that includes bedding and bath, tabletop, furniture and home decor, will debut this summer in both Kmart and Sears retail stores across the country. The announcement was made jointly by Doug Wurl, VP/GMM of Home ...
Just Born Unveils New Peeps and Hot Tamales Licensed Products.
Apr 06, 2009 ... Just Born has announced a number of new licensing partners and programs. The new licensees will launch Peeps and Hot Tamales branded merchandise starting in the spring. New licensing partners and products will include the following: Lenox has developed a ...
LongHorn Steakhouse Opens in Kissimmee, Florida.
Apr 06, 2009 ... LongHorn Steakhouse announced the opening of its newest restaurant at 8150 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, Fla. The Kissimmee location is the seventh LongHorn Steakhouse to open in the Orlando metropolitan area. As part of its pre-opening training period, the ...
Pizza Hut, Warner Bros. Team for Terminator Salvation World Premiere Promo.
Apr 06, 2009 ... In a little over a month, Terminator Salvation will hit the big screen, and Pizza Hut is teaming with Warner Bros. Pictures to send one lucky fan and a guest straight to Hollywood for the World Premiere. On April 6, Pizza Hut will launch an online promotion with Warner Bros ....
Lance Sets Date to Release 1Q Results.
Apr 06, 2009 ... Lance announced that it intends to release its 2009 first quarter financial results prior to the market open on Friday, April 24. Management will also conduct a conference call and live webcast at 9 am eastern time on Friday, April 24, to review the company's results ....
G. Willi-Food Reports Expiration of Tender Offer for Gold Frost Shares.
Apr 06, 2009 ... G. Willi-Food International announced that the tender offer that it commenced on February 5 (as extended on March 5) to purchase from the holders of shares and/or depositary interests of Gold Frost all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Gold Frost not already held by G. Willi ...
Free ServSafe Alcohol Training Offered.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The National Restaurant Association, the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) and Southern Wine & Spirits of Illinois have partnered to offer 100 free ServSafe Alcohol online training classes during the month of April. The ServSafe Alcohol curriculum and certificate program is ...
Corn Products International Sets Results Release and Conference Call Date.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Corn Products International, a provider of agriculturally derived ingredients to diversified industries, announced that it will release 2009 first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, before the markets open on Tuesday, April 28. Corn Products International ...
SuperValu Declares Dividend.
Apr 09, 2009 ... SuperValu announced that its board of directors, consistent with its 70-year history of paying dividends, declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.1725 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 1. As of March ...
Starbucks Opening in Poland.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Starbucks Coffee International, a subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company, and American Restaurants, a subsidiary of AmRest Holdings, through the joint-venture company AmRest Coffee, celebrated the opening of the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Poland on Wednesday, April 8 in Warsaw. ...
Hershey Schedules 1Q Conference Call.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The Hershey Company announced that it will release its first quarter sales and earnings results on April 23, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8 a.m. on that date. The company will webcast live its first ...
Mexican Restaurants Sells 'La Senorita' to Hacienda Mexican Restaurants.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Mexican Restaurants announced the sale of its La Senorita concept, comprising five restaurants and one franchisee restaurant in the State of Michigan, to Hacienda Mexican Restaurants for $2.6 million in cash. Curt Glowacki, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to ...
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Serve Up 1Q Results.(Financial report)
Apr 09, 2009 ... Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2009 financial results on Wednesday, April 22, at 5 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Steve Ells, Founder, Chairman, and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Monty Moran, Co-Chief ...
Caribou Coffee Names SVP for Commercial Businesses.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Caribou Coffee Company announced the addition of Henry J. "Hank" Suerth as Senior Vice President of Commercial Businesses. The creation of this role and hiring of Suerth support one of the company's stated strategic areas of focus: profitably growing the commercial business ...
Dallas Cowboys and Wingstop Kick-Off Sponsorship Deal.
Apr 09, 2009 ... The Dallas Cowboys and Wingstop Restaurants, a Dallas-based chicken wing chain, announced a partnership in which Wingstop will be the Official Wings Of The Dallas Cowboys. The five-year agreement, which begins when the new Cowboys stadium opens this year, gives Wingstop an ...
Smashburger Restaurant Expands in Colorado.
Apr 09, 2009 ... Smashburger, Colorado's hometown burger, is opening its first mountain restaurant in Dillon on April 17. Located just off I-70 at Exit 205 at 265 Dillon Ridge Road, Smashburger will bring its burgers to Colorado's high country residents and commuters. Smashburger is ...
Early Times Mint Julep Once Again Named 'Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby'.
Apr 09, 2009 ... For the past 22 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has served as the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby." In celebration of this, Early Times Kentucky Whisky continues its tradition with the release of the 2009 commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle. In recognition of ...
Nutritional Product EpiGaia Offered by UpLift Nutrition.
Apr 09, 2009 ... UpLift Nutrition announced signing an exclusive licensing agreement to formulate, manufacture, and distribute EpiGaia, a genetically-driven nutritional product. This agreement allows UpLift to develop a nutritional formulation from a pending method and ingredients patent filed ...
Ethiopia to Serve as a Platinum Sponsor for the Specialty Coffee Association of America 21st Annual Exposition.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Ethiopia will welcome the world of coffee to Atlanta, Georgia, as a Platinum sponsor of Specialty Coffee Association of America's (SCAA) 21st Annual Exposition on April 16-19. Representatives from the Ethiopia coffee industry say that due to their success as the first African ...
Supervalu Schedules Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference-Call Webcast.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Supervalu Inc. announced the following: What: Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference-Call Webcast When: Thursday April 23, at 9 a.m. CENTRAL Where: Webcast: http://investor.supervalu.com Call in: (877) 814-2415; Pass code ...
Brazil Fast Food Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Brazil Fast Food Corp., a fast-food restaurant chain with 664 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, KFC, Pizza Hut, In Bocca al Lupo Cafe, and Doggis brands in Brazil, this week reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2008. ...
Diamond Foods Schedules Date of Fiscal Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Diamond Foods, Inc., a branded food company specializing in processing, marketing and distributing culinary nuts and snack products, announced that it will release financial results for the fiscal 2009 third quarter ending April 30, on Wednesday, May 27, after the market close. ...
Mead Johnson Schedules 1Q Earnings Conference Call; Offers Adjusted Non-GAAP 2008 Financial Results.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Mead Johnson Nutrition Company said that it will release its first quarter 2009 earnings on Tuesday, April 28, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. CDT that same day during which company executives will review first quarter financial ...
Celsius Holdings Names VP of Strategic Sales.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Celsius Holdings, Inc. announced J. Kelly Michols joined the company as its Vice President of Strategic Sales. Michols has held several executive positions with consumer products companies such as Procter and Gamble, Empire Berol as well as Rexall Sundown during its growth stage ...
Great Steak Debuts Little Philly Cheesesteaks.
Apr 13, 2009 ... The Great Steak & Potato Co., known for offering Philly cheesesteaks, said it is now featuring all that same genuine goodness in a Little Philly 3-inch Slider. With a choice of grilled sirloin steak or all-white meat chicken, the Little Philly Sliders are made with grilled ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Interactive Kiosks - Best Practices 2008 Edition.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Interactive Kiosks: Best Practices 2008 Edition" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: New edition published in November 2008. This 99-page report on ...
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network to Host Annual Food Allergy Conference in Rosemont.(Conference news)
Apr 13, 2009 ... The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) on April 18 will host the second of its 16th annual Food Allergy Conferences in Rosemont, Ill. The conference will help both those who have food allergies and those who care for people with food allergies. Whether the food allergy ...
Wingstop Expands into Mexico.
Apr 13, 2009 ... Wingstop, a national chicken wing chain, said that it is expanding across the border. The Dallas-based chain announced its first international franchise agreement for 10 restaurants in the State of Mexico and Mexico DF over the next two years. Under the franchise ...
Benihana to Donate Children's Menu Proceeds to St. Jude.
Apr 15, 2009 ... In Japan, Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day, is celebrated in May to honor children's happiness. Bringing the celebration to the United States, Benihana said it will donate 100 percent of proceeds of all children's meals served on Tuesday, May 5 to St. Jude Children's Research ...
New Samuel Adams Variety Six-Pack Hits Shelves with Homebrew Contest Winners.
Apr 15, 2009 ... As America's interest in homebrewing and craft beer is at an all time high, Jim Koch and the brewers at Samuel Adams stated that they are proud to foster the talents of aspiring homebrewers by offering their recipes to craft beer drinkers across the country as winners of the 2008 Samuel ...
Oreo Double Stuf Racing League Bags AstroTurf as First Official Sponsor.
Apr 15, 2009 ... The Oreo Double Stuf Racing League (DSRL), which turned the classic Oreo and milk ritual into a brand-new sport, announced that AstroTurf, a synthetic turf system, is now the first official sponsor of the league. The DSRL, whose members include quarterback brothers Peyton and Eli ...
Nestle Crunch and KaBOOM! Team Up.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Nestle Crunch is partnering with KaBOOM! - the national non-profit organization dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of children - to embark on a "Cause for Play." Nestle Crunch now invites parents, teachers, community organizers and anyone who seeks to inspire ...
Emerald Dairy Posts 2008 Results.(Financial report)
Apr 15, 2009 ... Emerald Dairy, a producer and distributor of infant and children's formula, milk powder and soybean products in China, announced results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. In a release dated April 13, the company stated: - Total sales revenues for the 2008 ...
Jamba Juice Starts School Bananananza.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Jamba Juice, a provider of healthy, on-the-go food, snacks and beverages, announced the kick-off of its latest promotion, School Bananananza '09, a 6 week long program that begins its year-long efforts to raise over $1 million dollars for schools nationwide. In an effort to ...
Loma Linda U. Research Analyzes Walnuts and Fish Protection Against Heart Disease.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Loma Linda University research just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compares the effects of walnuts and fatty fish in the fight against heart disease, demonstrating that in healthy individuals, walnuts lower cholesterol more than fish, while fatty fish lower ...
Bremner Food Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Roasted and Salted Pistachios.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Flavor House Products and Nutcracker Brands, both part of the Bremner Food Group, announced a voluntary recall of several brands of in-shell roasted and salted pistachios and dry roasted pistachio kernels. The groups said the recall is a precautionary measure due to the ...
U.S. Agency for International Development Details Maersk Alabama Aid Cargo.
Apr 15, 2009 ... U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on April 10 issued the following Fact Sheet regarding food aid aboard the Maersk Alabama: -- The MV Maersk Alabama is transporting nearly 8,150 MT of USAID P.L. 480 Title II food aid commodities. -- These commodities ...
PepsiCo Sets Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
Apr 15, 2009 ... PepsiCo announced that its annual shareholders' meeting will be webcast live from Plano, Texas, on Wednesday, May 6, at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT). The live webcast will be accessible through PepsiCo's website at pepsico.com in the "Investors" section under "Financial ...
Award-Winning Director Creates Commercial for Horizon Organic.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Underdog Entertainment, a New York-based production company, announced that Daniel Azarian, a director of television commercials and branded entertainment, has produced and directed a commercial for Horizon Organic, produced by Real Savvy Media. The docu-style spot features ...
Nestle Offering New Juicy Juice Beverages.
Apr 15, 2009 ... Nestle Juicy Juice is premiering two products that the company said are designed to benefit children during different stages of their growth and development. Juicy Juice Brain Development and Juicy Juice Immunity are fruit juice beverages made with natural ingredients, fortified ...
Thomas Kemper Soda Adds to Board.(Company overview)
Apr 16, 2009 ... Thomas Kemper Soda Company, a Portland, Ore.-based maker of craft brewed soda, announced the addition of Steve Smith, Founder of Tazo Tea, as a new member to its Board of Directors. "I saw firsthand over many years working with Steve at Tazo what he can do to drive innovation in ...
Research and Markets Offers New Report: Packaged Food in Macedonia.
Apr 16, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Packaged Food in Macedonia" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The Packaged Food in Macedonia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ...
Celebrity Gift Baskets Go 'Green' with BoKU Super Food.
Apr 16, 2009 ... BoKU Super Food will be among the green swag delivered to the doorsteps of eco-conscious celebrities on April 22nd. BoKU Super Food has teamed with Distinctive Assets to celebrate Earth Day and the stars who make a difference with "green gift baskets." BoKU Super Food, a doctor ...
Round Table Pizza to Expand in Gulf.(Company overview)
Apr 16, 2009 ... Round Table Pizza has signed a long-term development agreement with United Arab Emirates partner Ghassan Wehbe. Wehbe, who currently operates 7 Round Table Pizza restaurants in Dubai, has acquired rights to expand to 17 locations within the UAE. Additionally, Wehbe and Round ...
Dairy Queen Reports Growth through 'Sweet Deals Value Menu'.
Apr 16, 2009 ... Dairy Queen, a company in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry, has seen a five percent same-store sales increase for the first quarter behind the January launch and rollout of its new, everyday Sweet Deals value menu. Sweet Deals accounted for nearly 10 percent of total ...
U.S. Bank Unveils Franchise Loan Program for McDonald's.
Apr 16, 2009 ... U.S. Bank has announced a new lending program featuring financial products and solutions for McDonald's U.S. franchisees. The program will be available to McDonald's U.S. franchisees in mid-April, and financing options will be available for purposes such as restaurant ...
Ben & Jerry's Launches New Flavor, Contest.
Apr 16, 2009 ... Ben & Jerry's has launched a new addition to its line of Fair Trade flavors from its Vermont headquarters, along with a contest. Ben & Jerry's is asking its fans to create the company's next Fair Trade flavor in the "Do The World A Flavor" contest. "Our commitment to ...
Domino's Pizza and Zeus Technology Team Up for Online Orders.
Apr 16, 2009 ... Domino's Pizza is working with Zeus Technology, a software-based application traffic management vendor, to boost its online sales. The company is using Zeus' ZX solution across its site to ensure customers placing orders online receive outstanding service and consistent ...
AAA Sponsors Food Drive to Help Red River Valley Residents.
Apr 16, 2009 ... As families in the Red River Valley area brace to hold back the Red River one more time this Spring, the AAA clubs of Minnesota will host a food drive to help ease the financial burden the rising river has caused many families food budgets. Non-perishable canned and boxed food ...
Teas Etc Unwraps 'Get Real Get Loose'.
Apr 16, 2009 ... Teas Etc is introducing Get Real Get Loose, a new line of "serious tea with an approachable attitude." Eco-friendly packaging is paired with what the company called fun, hip, colorful designs, premium quality loose leaf tea and easy to use, compostable brewing filters. ...