Frozen Food Age back issues from June 2008:
Opportunity is knocking, so stock up.(freezing point)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Is opportunity knocking? If so make sure your freezers and refrigerated cases are well stocked. June is here, and the month brings us the unabashed average price of gasoline hovering at $4.15 per gallon for 87 octane. Let's not mention the price of diesel, it's too painful ....
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).(FROZEN MEMO)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... At presstime, federal officials had cleared tomatoes from Florida's current tomato crop as safe to eat. The moves comes after an outbreak of the rare Saintpaul Salmonella first reported in New Mexico and Texas spread to 14 other states. Authorities have traced the outbreak to raw tomatoes, ...
Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., withdrew its antibiotic-free chicken label awarded by the U.S. Department Agriculture a year ago.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., withdrew its antibiotic-free chicken label awarded by the U.S. Department Agriculture a year ago ....
Conference Board.(FROZEN MEMO)(reports of The Conference Board Inc. about consumer confidence)(Report)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... The Conference Board, New York, reports consumer confidence plunged to its lowest level in 16 years in May as rising gasoline costs and falling home ...
Nicholas D'Agostino III, president and COO, D'Agostino Supermarkets, Larchmont, N.Y., has become the fourth D'Agostino family member and third generation of D'Agostinos to chair the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, formerly the New York State Food Merchants Association.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Nicholas D'Agostino III, president and COO, D'Agostino Supermarkets, Larchmont, N.Y., has become the fourth D'Agostino family member and third generation of D'Agostinos to ...
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI).(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO, American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), McLean, ...
A study by the Nielsen Co., New York, says the five most recession proof CPG categories are seafood, dry pasta, candy, beer and pasta sauces.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... A study by the Nielsen Co., New York, says the five most recession proof CPG categories are seafood, dry pasta, candy, beer and ...
H.J. Heinz Co.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, will hire 350 people at a plant in Florence, S.C., that will make Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Boston ...
Everest Cold Storage.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Everest Cold Storage, Dorval, Quebec, will open a ...
Frozen & Refrigrated Association of the NorthEast (FRANE).(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Frozen & Refrigrated Association of the NorthEast (FRANE), Arlington, Mass., will hold its 53d ...
BIGresearch, Columbus, Ohio, recently released its May Retail Ratings Report showing that Wal-Mart maintains a strong lead in the groceries category among adults nationwide and is increasing competition for regional players.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... BIGresearch, Columbus, Ohio, recently released its May Retail Ratings Report showing that Wal-Mart maintains a strong lead in the groceries category among adults nationwide and is increasing competition for regional players. In the Northeast, ShopRite saw a marginal ...
Endangered Species Act.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... The polar bear--long a beloved icon of the frozen food industry--will be granted protection under the Endangered Species Act. Interior Secretary Dick Kempthorne says the ...
Steven Smith, president and CEO, KVAT Food Stores Inc., (Food City banner), Abingdon, Va., was elected chair of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) board of directors at the recent FMI show in Las Vegas.(FROZEN MEMO)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Steven Smith, president and CEO, KVAT Food Stores Inc., (Food City banner), Abingdon, Va., was elected chair of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) board of directors at the recent FMI show in Las Vegas. Elected as FMI vice chairs are Richard "Ric" Jurgens, ...
Supermarket sales increased 4.6% in 2007.(industry news)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Supermarket industry sales increased 4.6% in 2007, and same-store sales rose 4.2%, the highest mark for this performance measure in more than a decade, according to the Food Retailing Industry Speaks: Annual State of the Industry Review 2007 released by Food Marketing Institute (FMI), ...
Early frozen food broker, Maurice Horowitz, 90, dies.(industry news)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Maurice K. Horowitz, 90, a pioneer frozen food broker in the Southeast, died May 19 in Atlanta. Horowitz worked for Libby's as a regional manager of its new frozen foods division offer World War II. When Libby's reorganized to use food brokers, he founded M.K. Horowitz Company ...
Earth's Best debuts Kidz brand.(new products)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Earth's Best, an organic baby and toddler food brand from Hain Celestial Group, Melville, N.Y., will roll out its first frozen food item in August under the Earth's Best Kidz brand. Hain Celestial says Earth Best Kidz Baked Chicken Nuggets are "tender all white meat, ...
Nestle Stouffer's gets on the Easy Express.(new products)(Nestle Prepared Foods Co.)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Nestle Prepared Foods Co., Solon, Ohio, will roll out new Stouffer's Easy Express multi-serve entrees in September. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ready in less than 20 minutes, the unique recipes and micro-baking tray are specially ...
Woolwich Dairy unveils new look for goat cheeses.(new products)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Woolwich Dairy, Orangeville, Ontario, has unveiled a new look for its goat cheeses. The label redesign consolidates all Woolwich's Dairy's traditional fresh goat cheeses under one brand, Woolwich Dairy Chevrai. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Products affected by this change ...
Kellogg 'Swirlz' around new Eggo Bake Shop line.(new products)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Kellogg Co., Bottle Creek, Mich., is rolling out Eggo Bake Shop Swirlz, a new line of "bakery inspired sweet breakfast favorites" that will offer shoppers "fresh baked goodness on the go." Eggo Bake Shop Swirlz is a ...
TruFresh making frozen shrimp available to northeastern retailers.(new products)
Jun 01, 2008 ... TruFresh, a foodservice provider of frozen shrimp, is now distributing its products to grocery retailers in the Northeast. TruFresh Salsa Verde and Lemon Herb Marinade Shrimp are now available at ShopRite and Kings Super Markets in parts of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, ...
Galaxy rolls out new desserts.(new products)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Galaxy Desserts, Richmond, Calif., is rolling out six new desserts that are sold in 2-packs and 4-packs. Galaxy says its makes "hand-crafted, all natural, French-inspired individual desserts including beautiful mousse cakes, cheesecakes and pastries." The new ...
Frozen performance.(IRI frozen: product track)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2008 ... <Pre> Frozen Performance (For 12 weeks ended 4/20/08 vs. year-ago)DOLLAR SALES Category/ 2008 % change Sub-Category period '08 vs. '07 APPETIZERS/SNACK ...
Handheld entrees post strong 12% sales gain.(IRI frozen: product track)(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Frozen food sales increased 2.4% to $7.1 billion for the 12 weeks ending April 20, 2008. Unit sales declined 1.9% to 2.5 billion. The handheld entrees subcategory had the best showing during the period with a 12% gain to $314.6 million. The poultry categories--processed and ...
Chinese frozen cuisine is in demand: consumer research study shows 45% want more Chinese frozen foods.(ASIAN)
Jun 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A consumer insight study by Mintel Research shows that while many ethnic frozen foods overall are in decline, the demand for Chinese, Italian and Mexican continues to grow. In fact, the demand for Chinese frozen cuisine is expected to ...
10 ways to make frozen food sales: ferocious: tips and guidelines from cross-merchandising to "being green" to pricing.
Jun 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE. Shoppers are anxious and wary. The economic climate is not at all stable with consumers facing exorbitantly high gas prices, housing and mortgage problems, job loss issues and on top of all that--for a variety of ...
A salute to our 2008 Category Leaders.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008; ... Once again we take time out to honor the winners of the Frozen Food Age Category Leadership Awards. These "Best of Class" companies and brands are saluted for their superior performance at retail within a category, subcategory or segment in frozen foods for calendar year 2007. ...
Bravo! A 'command performance' for Mrs. T's Quick Ones.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Perhaps the surest path to cementing a company's position as category leader is to introduce, promote and distribute a product line that consumers love for its taste and convenience--which explains a lot about Mrs. T's commanding performance over most of the past year. Mrs. T's ...
Marzetti maintains role as category innovator.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... T. Marzetti Co., Columbus, Ohio, which markets the New York, Mamma Bella and Sister Schubert s brands, continues to strengthen its position as an innovative leader in the garlic bread/toast category. Maintaining that role has been, explains Senior Marketing Manager Schrade ...
Celebration Foods puts winning game plan on new field.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Celebration Foods is not one to rest on its laurels. A perennial winner in the ice cream cake category, the brand is noted for its product innovation, account-specific consumer promotions, and grass roots marketing events. And now it is moving to a new, state-of-the-art production and ...
Eggo: the leader and still most likeable.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)(Waffles )
Jun 01, 2008 ... Waffles continue to be an extremely well liked and widely consumed food form, with over 45% total household penetration. And Eggo, with 69.8% share (1) and 18 of the top 20 selling branded waffles (2), continues to lead and define the frozen waffle category. Several Eggo waffle brands had ...
Dole sees nutrition and convenience driving category growth.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)(Dole Food Company Inc.)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Frozen fruit has been one of the most consistent players in the freezer cases the last few years, posting increases in the 5% to 7% range annually, and Dole has been the category's standout performer, posting sales of $30 million in 2007, more than triple its nearest competitors. ...
Kahiki Foods in tune with key shopper trends.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Kahiki Foods is out in front with two key consumer trends in today's food market--the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the interest in "better for you" foods. The company's line of "restaurant quality Asian cuisine" is also keenly in tune to the value-based shopping decisions ...
Jose Ole changes the face of Mexican food.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Windsor Foods' Jose Ole brand has become a perennial winner of the Category Leadership Award by, according to the company, "changing the way America thinks about frozen Mexican food." When Jose Ole was launched in June 2000, it promised to "change the face of frozen Mexican ...
Jimmy Dean innovation drives frozen breakfast growth.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... The Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast Portfolio has seen double-digit growth for the last five years. The secret to success--smart innovation. New Jimmy Dean products, beginning with Skillets and Breakfast Bowls to Jimmy Dean D-lights breakfast sandwiches and now Breakfast Entrees, have brought ...
Taking the lead with Tyson.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)(Tyson Foods Inc.)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Securing their position once again as the leader of the Frozen Poultry category, Tyson recently received the 2008 Category Leadership Best in Class Award. This year's award is evidence of Tyson's strong commitment to growing the category. The fact that they have won this award for the ...
Wells' Dairy and Weight Watchers[R] make frozen foods history.(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)
Jun 01, 2008 ... The performance of the Weight Watchers novelties products under the umbrella of Wells' Dairy is one destined for the frozen foods history books. Wells' took over the account in 2004 from another ice cream novelties maker and in less than three years has taken it to the top of ...
Rhodes celebrates 50 years!(Best of Class: 2008 Category Leadership Award)(Company overview)
Jun 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Herbert Cecil Rhodes Jr., the founder of Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, was born in England in 1896. At the tender age of eight, he got his first job--selling bread after school for three pennies a loaf. In 1929, Herb assisted in the invention of the ...
Opportunities & challenges: leading brands in the category continue to pursue strategies that have been successful in the past, while monitoring external factors that are affecting their consumers.(DINNERS & ENTREES)(Industry overview)(Financial report)
Jun 01, 2008; ... ANNUAL SALES VOLUME for the dinners and entrees category has topped $6 billion, but average growth for the category has slowed to little more than 1%, leaving lots of leading brands to ponder individual strategies that favor more of the same or new directions. Of the three ...
Relocated FMI offers a bit of everything.(FMI ROUNDUP)
Jun 01, 2008; ... THIS YEAR'S FOOD MARKETING Institute (FMI) Show offered a little bit of everything--all on top of relocating from its traditional site in Chicago's mammoth McCormick Place to the high-energy Mandalay Bay convention center-casino-hotel resort property on the Vegas strip. Soup ...
A pallet for every taste: alternatives to wood help make food and warehouses safer.(LOGISTICS)
Jun 01, 2008; ... STORIES ABOUT MEAT and produce contaminated by wisteria, E coli and other deadly bacteria are hitting the news on an almost daily basis, highlighting the growing concern over food safety in the United States. In addition, fires at food manufacturing facilities are raising ...
Social networking for cederlaneoholics.(BRAND SOLUTIONS)
Jun 01, 2008 ... SOCIAL NETWORKING HAS BEEN a cultural force in the mainstream, but it has had little impact in the business world. While MySpace and Facebook each have 115 million users nationwide, a site for business users, Linkedln, has just 23 million. That's not much compared with 330 ...
How much is Copper River Salmon worth?(BRAND SOLUTIONS)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Alaska's Copper River Salmon is worth at least 200,000 Alaska Airlines miles for one Seattle-based member of the airline's frequent flyer program. To Corey Chu, the winning bidder, wild Copper River Salmon fresh from the water is worth it. He has been a fan of Alaska's Copper ...
Sweetbay Supermarket.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Steve Smith to senior vice president of ...
Niemann Foods Inc.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Jim Cox to senior vice president in charge of operations and Ron Cook to ...
Save Mart Supermarkets.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Steve Junqueiro to executive vice president; Mike Silveria to chief administrative officer; ...
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Jeff Adams to executive vice president of operations ...
Pierce's Supermarket.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Brad Jenks to director of finance at ...
Giant Food Stores.(Retailers/Wholesalers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Gerry Adams to senior vice president of real estate ...
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc.(Manufacturers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Tony Sarsam to executive vice president of sales and operations and Rhonda Ramlo to ...
Cole's Quality Foods.(Manufacturers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Steve Hall to vice president of sales, northern ...
Kraft Foods Inc.(Manufacturers)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Rhonda Jordan to president, cheese and dairy ...
Information Resources Inc.(Suppliers/Services)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Thomas Peterson to president of IRI Global ...
Nielsen Co.(Suppliers/Services)
Jun 01, 2008 ... David Parma to global product leader, ...
GMA.(Suppliers/Services)
Jun 01, 2008 ... Jean Iglesias to senior director of supply chain and technology ...
In support of sensible energy policy.(PERSPECTIVES)
Jun 01, 2008; ... MUCH INDUSTRY AND MEDIA attention has been paid recently to the rise in the price of food and food inputs worldwide. There has been an almost equal amount of speculation on the part of scientists, economists, policymakers and journalists as to the root cause of these increases. ...