The Food Institute Report back issues from June 2006:
Higher gas prices may cut into restaurant sales.(prices of gases)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... In May 2006, 24%, of consumers claimed that fluctuating gas prices had "no major impact" on their spending, compared to 43% in May 2004, according to BIGRESEARCH survey of 7,000 consumers. The study also found that 33.3% of consumers with an annual income of $50,000 or more have reduced ...
Heinz details growth plan & will introduce over 100 new products in 2007-2008.(growth of the company)
Jun 05, 2006 ... During the next two years, H.J. HEINZ COMPANY plans to achieve $355 million in cost savings and $145 million in trade spend reductions, according to its Superior Value and Growth Plan for fiscal years 2007 and 2008. The company's growth plan builds on the progress it made over the past ...
Predicting the future of retailing.(forecasts of retail trade)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... When presented with a series of potential trends and scenarios, 70.7% of retailers projected that a major retailer will have its debit and credit card database compromised in five years, while more than 90% think this will happen in 10 years, according to THE FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE'S ...
New study examines family nutrition purchases ...(survey of health foods)
Jun 05, 2006 ... Shoppers are purchasing organic products for health reasons and they most often purchase these goods at supermarkets, according to a new report by the FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE (FMI) and Prevention magazine. Over 60% of consumers that were surveyed believe their diets could be healthier and ...
... Restaurant diners want nutrition with taste.(survey of health foods)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... About half of consumers say they always make an effort to eat healthy when dining out, but 36% never actually request healthy substitutions when ordering and 53% rarely order from a "healthy menu," according to a survey by the NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, reported Chicago Sun-Times. ...
Food makers marketing healthy foods to kids' "pester power".(nutritional aspects of food items)
Jun 05, 2006 ... The food industry spent an estimated $10 billion on direct marketing aimed toward children in 2004, according to Prepared Foods KidsFoodTrends. Those dollars not only influence family purchases in the grocery store, but also allow marketers to achieve another goal: establishing a marketing ...
Upcoming concept ... the chocolate lounge.(product introduction of candies)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... The chocolate lounge is an increasingly popular concept in food entertainment, found especially in upscale urban areas, offering consumers an alternative venue post-dinner for a desert or a warm drink. The idea behind this concept can be compared to that of a wine-tasting room: an ...
Outlook for soy healthy, consumer attitudes profiled.(mangement of health foods)
Jun 05, 2006 ... The trend toward healthy eating, improved perception of soy products, and advances in manufacturing technology are among the factors contributing to soy's continued growth, outlined Whole Foods. Soyfoods have grown dramatically in the past 10 years, explained Neil E. Levin of ...
Spending $100 at the supermarket: where consumers dollars go.(management of food industry)
Jun 05, 2006 ... In an analysis of how $100 is spent on a supermarket visit, the perishable category as a whole, took the largest share ($50.31) of purchases. In this category, meat, fish and poultry were the top items purchased, averaging $13.20 per trip, followed by produce ($10), dairy ($9.68) and ...
The ICEE company, Ontario, CA-based subsidiary of J & J Snack Foods Corp., Pennsauken, NJ, acquired the Slush Puppie branded business from Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., Plano TX, a Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages Company, in turn a division of London-based Cadbury Schweppes Plc.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... THE ICEE COMPANY, Ontario, CA-based subsidiary of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP., Pennsauken, NJ, acquired the SLUSH PUPPIE branded business from DR PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC., Plano TX, a CADBURY SCHWEPPES AMERICAS BEVERAGES ...
John Dewar & Co., a 28-year-old butcher and gourmet specialty store company in Massachusetts, will merge into T.F. Kinnealey & Co., Boston, a premier supplier of meat to fine restaurants, hotels and resorts in the U.S. and overseas.(John Dewar and Co acquisitions T.F. Kinnealey and Co)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... JOHN DEWAR & CO., a 28-year-old butcher and gourmet specialty store company in Massachusetts, will merge into T.F. KINNEALEY & CO., Boston, a premier supplier of meat to fine restaurants, hotels and resorts in the U.S. and overseas. T.F. Kinnealey & Co. is private family-owned business ...
Tampa Maid Foods Inc., a Lakeland, FL-based seafood processing company, acquired Cox's Wholesale Seafood Inc., a Tampa-based domestic shrimp processor that processes Key West pink shrimp for distribution to grocery stores.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... TAMPA MAID FOODS INC., a Lakeland, FL-based seafood processing company, acquired COX'S WHOLESALE SEAFOOD INC., a Tampa-based domestic shrimp processor that processes Key West pink shrimp for distribution to grocery ...
Marsh Supermarkets Inc., received an unsolicited bid to be acquired for $13.625 per share in cash--an offer that is higher than one the company already accepted from Sun Capital Partners.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... MARSH SUPERMARKETS INC., received an unsolicited bid to be acquired for $13.625 per share in cash--an offer that is higher than one the company already ...
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management raised its stake in Wendy's International Inc. to 6.9% from 5.7%.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... Nelson Peltz's TRIAN FUND MANAGEMENT raised its stake in WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL INC. to 6.9% from 5.7%. In an ...
Safeway.(growth of the company)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * SAFEWAY'S "lifestyle" store format brought the company recent growth, according to CEO Steve Burd. The grocer spent $1.2 billion on the format program in fiscal 2004 and $1.4 billion last year, and will ...
Shareholders approved the sale of much of Albertsons Inc. to Supervalu Inc.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * Shareholders approved the sale of much of ALBERTSONS INC. to SUPERVALU INC. The deal gained approval from 98% of voting Albertson's shareholders and 92.6% of Supervalu shareholders. The ...
Callisons Inc.(product introduction)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * CALLISONS INC. introduced Callisons Seasoned Skewers. The wooden skewers, infused with essential oils and fresh flavors, are ...
Frito-Lay.(cases of snack food industry)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * FRITO-LAY'S chips that contain olestra will bear more prominent labels alerting consumers to the presence of the fat substitute. The change wards off a ...
An increasing number of supermarkets in the Washington, DC area are stocking shelves with Hispanic products.(facilities of Goya foods inc.,)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * An increasing number of supermarkets in the Washington, DC area are stocking shelves with Hispanic products. One of GIANT'S newest area stores, considered a prototype, has the chain's largest selection of products from Mexico and Central and South America. Giant considers the store a ...
Ginsberg Bakery.(expansion of Ginsberg Bakery)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * GINSBERG BAKERY is expanding its wholesale operation with a 5,200-sq. ft. addition at its Atlantic City, NJ plant. The project will ...
Gold Medal.(product introduction)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * GOLD MEDAL will begin to offer Harvest King flour--specially formulated to produce wholesome, full-flavored artisan breads--to ...
Sales of HORMEL'S case-ready meats rose 75% from a year ago, despite consumer advocates who criticized its treatment of packaged meat with carbon monoxide.(cases of meat industry)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * Sales of HORMEL'S case-ready meats rose 75% from a year ago, despite consumer advocates who criticized its treatment of packaged meat with carbon monoxide. Exports of Hormel's ...
Masterfoods USA is dropping its 5-year-old nickname and returning to the Mars Inc. name.(names)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * Masterfoods USA is dropping its 5-year-old nickname and returning to the MARS INC. name. The name change is the final step in the decentralization begun last October of ...
MBA Poultry.(new facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * MBA POULTRY experienced trouble transitioning into a two-plant operation since building its new chicken-processing plant in Waverly, NE, according to a company ...
McDonald's prepared an advertising campaign to reassure customers that its chicken is safe, should there be an avian-flu outbreak in the U.S.(fountain drinks)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * MCDONALD'S prepared an advertising campaign to reassure customers that its chicken is safe, should there be an avian-flu outbreak in the U.S. McDonald's also is reviewing its beverage sales strategy at about 15 ...
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC.(No Calorie Sweetener)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * MCNEIL NUTRITIONALS, LLC introduced SPLENDA QUICK PACK Pouches, pre-measured packages that are equivalent in sweetness to one cup of sugar and specially formulated for use in a pitcher of unsweetened drink ...
Miller Brewing Co.(caffeinated malt beverage)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * MILLER BREWING CO. launched a caffeinated malt beverage called Mickey's Stinger featuring an infusion of caffeine, guarana and ...
The Minute Maid brand of frozen novelties is expanding with the introduction of Minute Maid Soft Frozen Lemonade and Raspberry and Minute Maid Soft Frozen Limeade and Cherry.(contracts)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * The Minute Maid brand of frozen novelties is expanding with the introduction of Minute Maid Soft Frozen Lemonade and Raspberry and Minute Maid Soft Frozen Limeade and Cherry ....
Papa John's International, Inc.(Chicken Fajita pizzas)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC., Louisville, KY, launched Sizzlin' Steak and Sizzlin' Chicken Fajita ...
Tate & Lyle Plc.(ethanol plant)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * TATE & LYLE PLC plans to build a $260 million ethanol plant in Fort Dodge, IA. The first phase, to be completed in March 2009, would provide the plant the capacity to process 150,000 ...
After unsuccessfully exploring the sale its Vinny T's of Boston restaurants, Minneapolis-based Buca Inc. will keep the restaurant chain and concentrate on converting some or all of the restaurants.(locations)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... * After unsuccessfully exploring the sale its VINNY T'S OF BOSTON restaurants, Minneapolis-based BUCA INC. will ...
Giant Eagle opened its first Getgo Superette.(Supermarket News)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... GIANT EAGLE opened its first GETGO SUPERETTE, a 5,000-sq.ft. expanded version of ...
Village Inn Restaurants, a brand of Vicorp Restaurants, Inc., will open an eatery.(NEW STORE NEWS)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... VILLAGE INN RESTAURANTS, a brand of VICORP RESTAURANTS, ...
Wisconsin's Penzey's Spices opened a stall in the Grand Central Market.(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... Wisconsin's PENZEY'S SPICES opened a stall in the ...
Target Stores signed a letter of intent with Westfield Corp. to open a store in Westfield.(contracts)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... TARGET STORES signed a letter of intent with WESTFIELD ...
Cheesecake Factory.(new facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... CHEESECAKE FACTORY is opening a 10,209-sq. ft ....
Piggly Wiggly is opening a store, on May 26, in Sunset, NC.(new facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... PIGGLY WIGGLY is opening a store, on May 26, in Sunset, NC. The 38,000-sq. ft. store includes a hand-scooped ice ...
Whole Foods.(contracts)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... WHOLE FOODS signed a 20-year deal for a ...
Kroger Co. opened a 101,000-sq. ft. Kroger Marketplace store.(new facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... KROGER CO. opened a 101,000-sq. ft ....
Trader Joe's.(new locations)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... TRADER JOE'S will open a location in Pittsburgh, PA ...
Fresh Market.(new facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... A FRESH MARKET will open in ...
Latest financial reports.(table)(Table)(Financial report)
Jun 05, 2006 ... <Pre> LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (in $000)Current% Change Year Year Ago BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP. (ANAHEIM, CA) 12 Wks. To Apr. 14: Sales $28,305 2.1% Net Income...
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.(facilities)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... Founded in 1983, Burlington, VT-based Bruegger's Enterprises is a leader in the quick, casual restaurant segment with 242 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 17 states. The company's menu hosts a wide variety of authentic boiled and baked bagels, ...
Champaca Company, LTD.(management of Champaca Company, Ltd)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... One of the Food Institute first members from Thailand, Champaca Company, Ltd. has 30 years experience in Thailand's exports of Canned Seafood and Fruits. Champaca specializes in developing and managing Private Label ...
Supervalu Inc.(sales and earnings of the company)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery channel. With annual revenues of approximately $20 billion, Eden Prairie, MN-based SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions with its more than 1,553 grocery retail locations operating under the ...
Update on thresholds for major food allergens and gluten in food.(rules for food industry)
Jun 05, 2006 ... FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has made available an updated version of its report entitled, "Approaches to Establish Thresholds for Major Food Allergens and for Gluten in Food." The report was summarized for Food Institute members by Food Institute counsel, ...
FDA issues warning letters.(Food and Drug Administr)
Jun 05, 2006 ... FDA's Maitland, FL office issued four warning letters to: DEL MAR SEAFOOD INC. of Miami, FL, following an inspection from Apr. 10-12, 2006, was found to have a serious violation of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations. As a result, the ...
Food product recalls reported.(product recalls)
Jun 05, 2006 ... The May 31 FDA Enforcement Report included the following food product recalls: ARNOLD brand Country Classics OAT BRAN Bread was recalled by ARNOLD FOODS COMPANY, INC, Horsham, PA, and made by GEORGE WESTON BAKERIES, INC., Gastonia, NC. The firm initiated recall of 2,736 units ...
Increase low calorie away-from-home choices away, says report.(Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... FDA received a report that could help American industry and entitled the "Keystone Forum on Away-From-Home Foods: Opportunities for Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity," that provides recommendations from experts in industry, government, civic sector organizations, and academia, for ...
Noted in the federal register.(Advertisement)
Jun 05, 2006 ... WIC Payments: The Food and Nutrition Service implemented provision to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 to create uniform regulations related to the disregard of overpayments in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food ...
Albertsons Inc. agreed to pay $2 million to settle a consumer-protection case.(Albertsons Inc. agreed to pay $2 million to settle a consumer-protection case )(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...Albertsons Inc. agreed to pay $2 million to settle a consumer-protection case brought by three California counties and the city of San ...
Consumer group Food & Water Watch again urged FDA to rescind its approval of the use of carbon monoxide in case-ready meat packaging.(approval of the use of carbon monoxide )(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...Consumer group Food & Water Watch again urged FDA to rescind its approval of the use of carbon monoxide in case-ready meat ...
On the eve of a self-imposed deadline, Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska will propose legislation to halt U.S. imports of Japanese beef.(imports of beef )(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...On the eve of a self-imposed deadline, Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska will propose legislation to halt U.S. imports of Japanese beef. Under Nelson's proposal, Japan would be given 30 ...
FSIS announced an initiative to provide the assistance necessary for small and very small meat-processing plant owners to improve their food safety programs.(YOU SHOULD KNOW ....)(Food Safety and Inspection Service)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...FSIS announced an initiative to provide the assistance necessary for small and very small meat-processing plant owners to improve their ...
An Albertsons store employee filed a lawsuit against Albertsons' board of directors and Chief Executive Officer Larry Johnston, demanding that Johnston be denied his golden parachute if the company's sale is approved by shareholders.(cases of Albertsons directors and Chief Executive Officer)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...An Albertsons store employee filed a lawsuit against Albertsons' board of directors and Chief Executive Officer Larry Johnston, demanding that Johnston be denied his golden parachute if the company's sale is approved by shareholders ....
Dunkin' Donuts is requiring all of its franchisees to participate in the Basic Pilot Program, which allows employers to verify a worker's status using online databases from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.(YOU SHOULD KNOW ....)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...Dunkin' Donuts is requiring all of its franchisees to participate in the Basic Pilot Program, which allows employers to verify a worker's status using online databases from the Social Security Administration and the ...
By 2016, a major shortfall of veterinarians, which specialize in handling livestock could impact food safety.(management of food safety)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...By 2016, a major shortfall of veterinarians, which specialize in handling livestock could impact food safety ...
The U.S. and Vietnam signed a trade pact.(contracts)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... ...The U.S. and Vietnam signed a trade pact removing one of the ...
Legislation was passed allowing Arizonans to receive shipments from out-of-state wineries.(rules for wineries)(Brief article)
Jun 05, 2006 ... Legislation was passed allowing Arizonans to receive shipments from out-of-state wineries and ...
Produce.(MARKETS)(Market overview)
Jun 05, 2006; ... STRAWBERRIES--The Salinas/Watsonville district of California is now the primary shipping district followed by Santa Maria, CA. Shippers in all areas have fully recovered from the rainstorm on May 21. Current quality is very strong and the fruit can travel anywhere. There is a noticeable ...
Canned vegetables.(MARKETS)(Table)(Market overview)
Jun 05, 2006; ... <Pre> USDA HAS PURCHASED CANNED DRIED BEANS Deliveries between Jul. 1 - Sep. 30, 2006 * Cases Total Cost Vegetarian Beans, 24/30038,250 $309,779 Hoopeston Foods, Inc. 19,890 Seneca Foods Corp.18,360 ...
Tomato products.(MARKETS)
Jun 05, 2006; ... Planting of processing tomatoes continues throughout California as weather conditions have improved, but the season will be delayed a few weeks as a result of the early poor weather conditions. In Ohio, processing tomatoes are 28% planted, which is 8 days behind last year and 6 days behind ...
Frozen vegetables.(MARKETS)
Jun 05, 2006; ... POTATOES--As of Apr. 1, exports of French fries totaled 292.1 million pounds, up 4% from the same time last year. Shipments to Japan climbed to 121.1 million pounds, an increase of 4% from the same period in 2005. Shipments to Mexico were up 9% while shipments to China were down 31% to ...
Canned fruits.(MARKETS)(Market overview)
Jun 05, 2006; ... <Pre> USDA OFFERS TO BUY CANNED FRUITS Case Size Cases * Deliveries between Jul. 1 - Sep. 30, 2006 * Pears24/300 16,200 * Deliveries between Jul. 1 - Nov. 15 2006 * Peaches 24/3009,720 * For more information contact USDA at ...
Processed fish.(MARKETS)(Statistical table)
Jun 05, 2006; ... SHRIMP--Gulf shrimp landings as of May 1 totaled 15.6 million pounds, up 32% from one year ago. Louisiana continues to lead the Gulf production, bringing in 5.0 million pounds, followed by Texas' 4.6 million pounds. <Pre> GULF OF MEXICO SHRIMP LANDINGS SEASON JAN. 1 - MAY 1 ...