MaggieMoo's reports that Maggie, its seven-foot-tall,
long-eye-lashed spokescow, celebrated her birthday at the beginning of
the
MaggieMoo's reports that Maggie, its seven-foot-tall,
long-eye-lashed spokescow, celebrated her birthday at the beginning of
the month at a "star-studded" event in the Hamptons. The event
was . . .
Greek food group Vivartia reports that it has sold its 24% stake
in Dodoni Ice Cream to the investment arm of the National Bank
Greek food group Vivartia reports that it has sold its 24% stake in
Dodoni Ice Cream to the investment arm of the National Bank of Greece
for approximately E5 million ($6.8 million). Dodoni Ice . . .
Full fat ice cream is top guilty pleasure.
A survey commissioned by Denali Flavors Moose Tracks ice cream and
conducted by Harris Interactive reports that while many Americans may be
eating healthier, ice cream remains "the sacred cow of . . .
Friendly tender offer nearly complete.
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. has announced that as of August 8, 2007,
holders of about 89.7% of its outstanding 8-3/8% Senior Notes due 2012
had tendered notes and delivered consents in connection with . . .
Domino's Pizza India.(Last Licks)
The Financial Express of India reports that Domino's Pizza
India will soon begin offering branded ice cream through both dining and
home delivery concepts. The goal is to provide "a complete meal . . .
J&J Snack Foods reports a 16% jump in net earnings for its
third quarter to $12.5 million with a16% increase in revenues for the
J&J Snack Foods reports a 16% jump in net earnings for its
third quarter to $12.5 million with a16% increase in revenues for the
period to $162.5 million. "Although we benefited from . . .
Unilever.(Last Licks)
The British press reports that there is the threat of an ice cream
shortage in the UK this summer as a result of the largest manufacturing
facility, Unilever's Barnwood plant, having been shut down . . .
Marble Slab has sparkling promotions.
Marble Slab Creamery is launching two new promotions under the
concept headings "Marriage of Fine Tastes" and "Good
Things Come in 3's." The latter campaign features premium
sundaes that combine . . .
Unilever considers consolidation.
The restructuring of Unilever, already begun overseas, is expected
to reach the United States in the near future. According to the Green
Bay Gazette, Unilever Americas is studying how to integrate . . .
Choctal debuts in superpremium segment.
Choctal, a new "ultra superpremium" ice cream brand, has
been garnering attention from food critics and retailers alike. The
California-based marketer has staked out a position as the first . . .
Carvel.(Last Licks)
The Associate Press is reporting that the original Carvel store in
Hartsdale, NY may not be long for this world. The current owner wants to
tear it down and replace it with more profitable . . .
The British press also reports that Welsh ice cream company
Cowpots has become the first UK ice cream producer to qualify to use
The British press also reports that Welsh ice cream company Cowpots
has become the first UK ice cream producer to qualify to use the Quality
Milk Producers' prestigious Gold Top logo 'Gold . . .
Hardees, Jack in the Box promote ice cream treats.
Two popular restaurant chains are promoting special ice cream
treats this summer. The Hardee's chain has introduced Orange Cream,
a new limited-time offering addition to its Hand-Scooped Ice Cream . . .
Cold Stone set for Mexican openings.
Cold Stone Creamery has announced plans to expand operations to
Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia before the year is out. The
company reports that its first two Mexican stores are slated to . . .
Unilever.(Last Licks)
from the UK come reports that Unilever is set to reorganize into
two key business units: one for food and ice cream, and one for home and
personal care. Unilever previously had five business units, . . .
Dairy Queen.(Last Licks)
Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson helped Dairy Queen kick off Miracle
Treat Day on Thursday, August 9th, the company's annual one-day,
national charity drive with proceeds from every Blizzard sold . . .
Also in the UK, ice cream manufacturer Hill Station has acquired
Kent-based So Real Ice Company in a deal valued at 750,000 [pou
Also in the UK, ice cream manufacturer Hill Station has acquired
Kent-based So Real Ice Company in a deal valued at 750,000 [pounds
sterling] ($1.5 million). The Cwmbran-headquartered company made . . .
Baskin-Robbins teams with Oreo for
"Lick-A-Thons".
Baskin-Robbins has announced that it is teaming up with Oreo on a
back-to-school promotion it is calling a "Lick-A-Thon." The
event, to take place in participating stores across the country . . .
NexCen adds pretzels to ice cream.
NexCen Brands, parent to hand-mixed ice cream chains
MaggieMoo's and Marble Slab Creamery, has acquired the assets of
Pretzel Time Franchising, LLC ("Pretzel Time") and
Pretzelmaker Franchising, . . .
CoolBrands International.(Last Licks)
CoolBrands International reported a loss of $2.9 million or five
cents per share for the quarter ended May 31, compared with a loss of
$11.8 million or 21 cents per share for the same period last . . .
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