Food & Beverage Close-Up back issues from May 2009:
Buffets Holdings Emerges from Chapter 11.
May 01, 2009 ... Buffets Holdings announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization. After meeting all closing conditions to the company's exit financing and to its Plan of Reorganization, which was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in an order ...
Papa John's Reports Exec Promotion.
May 01, 2009 ... Papa John's International announced the promotion of Tony Thompson to Senior Vice President, to lead PJ Food Service, the company's wholly-owned food service production and distribution company. Thompson succeeds Julie Larner, who has served as President of PJ Food Service ...
Buffalo Wild Wings Reports 1Q Results.(Financial report)
May 01, 2009 ... Buffalo Wild Wings announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29. Sally Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We're very pleased to share the continued strength and momentum of our first quarter results. Our outstanding revenue growth of 35.3 ...
B&G Foods Posts1Q Financial Results.
May 01, 2009 ... B&G Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, shelf-stable foods, announced financial results for the thirteen weeks ended April 4 (first quarter of 2009). In a release dated April 28, the company stated: - Net sales for the first quarter of 2009 ...
Ingles Markets Announces Tender Offer for Notes.
May 01, 2009 ... Ingles Markets announced the commencement of a cash tender offer for all of its outstanding 8 7/8 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 457030AC8). In a release dated April 28, the company stated: In conjunction with the tender offer, Ingles is ...
Cub Foods Initiates Programs to Help Shoppers.
May 01, 2009 ... In an economy where every penny counts, Cub Foods said it is offering several new programs aimed to keep customers' grocery bills low and savings at an all-time high. "As more people are focusing on savings because of the economic downturn, Cub Foods prides itself on being the ...
Church's Chicken Lands on Twitter, Hatches Challenge.
May 01, 2009 ... Church's Chicken said it continues to expand its 2009 interactive marketing strategy to incorporate the brand's emerging social media presence with the official launch of the Church's Chicken's Twitter. On the coattails of the recent CEO Conference Call hosted by Harsha V ....
Research and Markets Offers Report: Popeye's Benchmark Analysis.(Company overview)
May 01, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research's new company profile "Popeye's Benchmark Analysis" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Historically, Popeye's has been distinguished as an ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Opportunities in Mood Foods & Boosting Mental Performance: Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors.
May 01, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in Mood Foods & Boosting Mental Performance: Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Mood foods have ...
FAAN Offers Advice for Food Allergy Awareness Week.
May 01, 2009 ... As part of its ongoing efforts to educate people about food allergies and reduce risk-taking behavior during Food Allergy Awareness Week and on a daily basis, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) reminds everyone to "CAP It." Carry your medicine. Avoid your allergen ....
Skinny Water Now Available at Gelson's Markets.
May 01, 2009 ... Skinny Nutritional, the exclusive worldwide marketer and distributor of Skinny Water, announced the company has entered into an agreement with Gelson's Markets. In addition to nationwide authorization at Target, Skinny also has regional authorizations with Acme Markets, Giant ...
Italian Culinary Academy Offers Tuition Reduction.
May 01, 2009 ... The Italian Culinary Academy (ICA) at The International Culinary Center announced a special tuition reduction of $5,000 to all students who enroll in The Italian Culinary Experience course that begins June 3. Further making it possible for people to follow their culinary ...
Odwalla Combines Chocolate and Coffee in New Mocha-walla Bar.
May 01, 2009 ... Soothing chocolate and sassy coffee unite for a lively combo in Mocha-walla, the new Odwalla food bar that brings together the best of the beans. Hitting retailer shelves nationally in May, Mocha-walla perks up its chocolate with rich java flavors. The newest addition to the ...
Papa John's Reports 1Q Earnings.(Financial report)
May 11, 2009 ... Papa John's International, Inc. has announced revenues of $285.0 million for the first quarter of 2009, representing a decrease of 1.4 percent from revenues of $289.0 million for the same period in 2008 primarily due to the divestiture of 62 company-owned restaurants to franchisees during ...
Denny's Corp. Reports Results for 1Q 2009.(Financial report)
May 11, 2009 ... Denny's Corp. has reported results for its first quarter ended April 1. In a release on May 5, the company noted first quarter highlights: - Sold 30 company restaurants to franchisees under Denny's Franchise Growth Initiative (FGI) - Opened 11 new ...
In Georgia, May Is 'Exercise is the Best Medicine' Month.
May 11, 2009 ... Governor Sonny Perdue on May 5 signed a proclamation recognizing May as Exercise is Medicine Month in Georgia. Exercise is Medicine is a national program, founded by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with The Coca-Cola Company, which encourages consumers to speak ...
Corn Products International to Webcast Presentation at 2009 BMO Capital Markets Agriculture, Protein & Fertilizer Conference.(Conference news)
May 11, 2009 ... Corn Products International, Inc., a global provider of agriculturally derived ingredients to diversified industries, announced that it will participate in the 2009 BMO Capital Markets Agriculture, Protein & Fertilizer Conference on Wednesday, May 13 in New York. The Corn ...
Winn-Dixie Ramps Up with Teradata Enterprise Data Warehouse.
May 11, 2009 ... Teradata Corp., a company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, announced that Winn-Dixie Stores, a supermarket chain in the American southeast with 520 outlets, has expanded its Teradata Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) capacity in order to satisfy increasing ...
Research and Markets Adds China Sourcing Report: Kitchen Appliances.(Report)
May 11, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: Kitchen Appliances" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: To attract buyers amid the economic crisis, China suppliers are ...
Research and Markets Adds 2009 U.S. Food & Health Supplement Stores Industry Report.(Report)
May 11, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Food & Health Supplement Stores Industry Report" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The U.S. Food & Health Supplement Stores Industry ...
Skinny Water Splashes into Indiana and Ohio with 100 Marsh's Supermarkets.
May 11, 2009 ... Skinny Nutritional Corp., the exclusive marketer and distributor of Skinny Water, announced the company has entered into an agreement with Marsh's. Skinny Water will be available in 100 Marsh Hometown Markets and Marketplace stores. In addition to nationwide authorization at ...
Winn-Dixie Stores Sets Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Conference Call.
May 11, 2009 ... Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. plans to hold an investor conference call and simultaneous audio webcast to discuss its financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2009, on Tuesday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (ET). The Company plans to file its financial results with the ...
McDonald's Rolls Out McCafe Across the Nation.
May 11, 2009 ... McDonald's has launched its new McCafe coffees nationwide, bringing a variety of customizable beverages to our national menu, including lattes, cappuccinos and mochas. To celebrate, McDonald's is giving consumers a chance to win a $50,000 Visa Gift card and other prizes through ...
Papa John's Launches Ad Campaign.
May 11, 2009 ... Twenty-five years ago, "Papa" John Schnatter sold his beloved '72 Z28 Camaro to fund his other passion: delivering a superior-quality pizza to residents in his hometown of Jeffersonville, IN (near Louisville, KY). Now, as Papa John's celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2009, ...
Heinz Touts Natural Ingredients in Distilled White and Apple Cider Vinegar.
May 11, 2009 ... Heinz said it is re-affirming its commitment to use only natural, sun-ripened corn and fresh apples - never petroleum - in its Heinz Distilled White and Apple Cider Vinegar. In a release, the company noted that the majority of vinegar users (89 percent) said they didn't know ...
Starbucks Answers Moody's Downgrade.
May 15, 2009 ... Starbucks Coffee Company, a roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, issued a response, dated May 13, to the decision by Moody's Investors Service to downgrade the company's credit ratings. Troy Alstead, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative ...
Spartan Stores Posts 4Q Financial Results.(Financial report)
May 15, 2009 ... Spartan Stores reported financial results for its 12-week fourth quarter ended March 28. In a release dated May 13, the company stated: Fourth Quarter Results - Consolidated net sales for the 12-week fourth quarter increased to $581.3 million from $570.7 ...
Jack in the Box Serves Up 2Q Earnings.
May 15, 2009 ... Jack in the Box reported results for its second quarter. In a release dated May 13, the company stated: - Earnings from continuing operations of $29.6 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended April 12, compared with earnings from continuing ...
Real Mex Restaurants Reports 10-Q Filing.
May 15, 2009 ... Real Mex Restaurants filed its 2009 Form 10-Q for the first quarterly period ended March 29, on Tuesday, May 12. The company stated that the results indicate that total revenues decreased $9.1 million or 6.6 percent in the first quarter of 2009, to $128.5 million, from the first ...
Sanderson Farms Schedules Conference Call.
May 15, 2009 ... Sanderson Farms announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its fiscal second-quarter 2009 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 28. During this call, management will comment on Sanderson Farms' financial and operational results for the second fiscal quarter ...
Safeway Issues Social Responsibility Report.(Report)
May 15, 2009 ... Safeway announced the release of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, a comprehensive document designed to provide readers with a clear picture of the company's activities on a wide range of fronts including Community, People, Products, and Planet. "We are ...
H. J. Heinz Company to Host Analyst and Investor Meeting.
May 15, 2009 ... H. J. Heinz Company announced that it will review the company's Fiscal Year 2009 results and its outlook for FY 2010 at a meeting with analysts and investors on May 28. Heinz will provide expectations for FY 2010 and discuss trends that are affecting the global food industry, ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Strategic Analysis of the South African HMI Markets.(Report)
May 15, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the South African HMI Markets" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Continued Demand for Improved Automation ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Spain Food and Drink Report Q2 2009.(Report)
May 15, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Spain Food and Drink Report Q2 2009" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: The Spain Food and Drink Report provides independent forecasts and ...
El Pollo Loco to Offer Notes.
May 15, 2009 ... El Pollo Loco announced that it plans to offer $120 million senior secured notes due 2012 (the Notes). In a release dated May 13, the company stated: - The company intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes (i) to repay its existing credit ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition].(Report)
May 15, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US' new report "Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]" to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: ...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. to Present at the Stephen's Inc. Spring Investment Conference.(Conference news)
May 26, 2009 ... CKE Restaurants, Inc. will be participating in the Stephen's Inc. Spring Investment Conference on June 2. Details about the conference and when CKE Restaurants will present are as follows: When: Tuesday, June 2, 2 p.m. EDT Where: New York Palace Hotel, New ...
Campbell Reports 3Q Results.(Financial report)
May 26, 2009 ... Campbell Soup Company has reported net earnings for the quarter ended May 3, of $174 million, or $0.49 per share, compared to $532 million, or $1.40 per share, in the prior year. In a release on May 21, the company stated: Excluding items impacting comparability, ...
Kodak Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for OLED Lighting Technology.
May 26, 2009 ... Eastman Kodak Company has been named by Frost & Sullivan as the recipient of the 2009 OLED Lighting Enabling Technology of the Year Award in the field of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Solid State Lighting (SSL) Technology. According to Frost & Sullivan, the Enabling ...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Reports Earnings for the Fiscal First Quarter 2009.(Financial report)
May 26, 2009 ... Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, has reported financial results for the 16 weeks ended April 19. In a release on May 21, the Company noted financial and operational ...
B&G Foods to Present at June Conferences.(Conference news)
May 26, 2009 ... B&G Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, announced announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conferences in June. - On Wednesday, June 10, the Company will present at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer ...
Jamba to Present at June Conferences.(Conference news)
May 26, 2009 ... Jamba, Inc. announced that the Company will be participating at the following conferences in June. - On Tuesday, June 9, the Company will present at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference at the Westin New York at Times Square in New York City. Presenting from the ...
H. J. Heinz Company to Participate at the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference.(Conference news)
May 26, 2009 ... The H. J. Heinz Company announced its participation in the twenty-fifth annual Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Eastern. The presentation will be available via a live Webcast on Heinz's corporate Web site, ...
Research and Markets Adds Report: Global Market for Food Intolerance Products: At War With Our Food.(Industry overview)
May 26, 2009 ... Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Food Intolerance Products: At War With Our Food" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Still in its infancy, the market for food ...