U.S. ports overloaded.(Brief article)
Surging U.S. exports on a range of goods including corn, soybeans
and frozen pork are hitting a bottleneck in the nation's overloaded
ports, threatening to crimp profits for U.S. farmers and . . .
High prices to linger.
High global food prices are likely to linger for two to three years
while the world replenishes food stocks, senior White House officials
said.
. . .
USCS to open ultra modern storage facility.(United States Cold
Storage )(Brief article)
United States Cold Storage (USCS) announced its plans to open an
ultra-modern storage facility and distribution center for frozen and
refrigerated foods.
The facility will open summer 2008 and . . .
Start planning for October Cool Food for Kids promotion.
In October, NFRA will conduct an educational outreach program
called Cool Food for Kids that will teach children and their families
about timely health topics such as portion control and a balanced . . .
Reports on advertising.
FMI Reports on advertising trends in its latest Annual State of the
Industry Review:
* Advertising in 2007 remained at 1.0% of sales, with retailers
moving away from mass-marketing vehicles to . . .
Controlling food bills.
Consumers are trying to control their food bills by buying
smaller-size items as they grapple with soaring prices. Companies have
taken note, experimenting with different measures, like 3/4 gallon . . .
Small grocery battle.
Some of the world's retail titans are headed for a battle over
smaller grocery stores. Safeway Stores Inc. jumped into the fray when it
quietly opened a 15,000-square-foot store named the Market by . . .
Purchase/sale agreement.
IHOP Corp. announced that its Applebee's business unit has
entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Drawbridge Real Assets
Fund LP and various affiliates, for the sale-leaseback of . . .
Tyson: prices going up.
Tyson Foods said that there will be less, but more expensive,
chicken on supermarket shelves this summer as higher feed prices are
passed onto consumers.
USA . . .
Aldi plans to build.
German-owned discount grocer Aldi Inc. said that it plans to build
a $40 million, 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Denton, TX to
support stores in Texas and Oklahoma.
The Dallas Morning . . .
Recalling ground meat.
A Chicago-based maker of beef products is recalling ground meat
distributed in 11 states because of potential E. Coil contamination,
federal officials said.
. . .
R.A.B. Food Group invests.
R.A.B. Food Group, LLC, the owner of Manischewitz, announced a
significant investment in Cuisine Innovations, LLC. This investment
brings together two leading branded kosher and specialty . . .
Winston's award winning hot sauces.(Ingredients)(Brief
article)
Winston's Hot Pepper Sauce features two of America's
finest sauces.
The gourmet Jamaican Hot Pepper Sauce was created in the mountains
at St. Mary's Parish, Jamaica and makes every dish taste . . .
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, region and U.S., April 30,
2008.(Statistical table)
Stocks in Cold Storage
By Commodity, Region and U.S., April 30, 2008
Compiled by USDA Agricultural Statistics Board
East
Commodity . . .
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, U.S. April,
2008.(Statistical table)
Stocks in Cold Storage
By Commodity, U.S. April, 2008
Compiled by USDA Agricultural Statistics Board
Stocks in All Warehouses
Commodity
. . .
Interpack 2008 exceeds expectations.(Conventions)(Brief
article)
At the recent staging of interpack Processes and Packaging 2008,
2,744 exhibitors from 60 countries presented innovations in machinery
for the production of packaging, confectionery and bakery . . .
Standard-Knapp introduces new Tray/Shrink
System.(Packaging)(Brief article)
Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in manufacturing the ultimate
packaging machinery, introduces the 296TS Continuum[TM] Tray/Shrink
System.
Featuring upgrades to the system's user interface, . . .
Freeze-dried Red Grapes.(Fruits)
Try Freeze-dried Red Grapes, an exciting new product offering from
Van Drunen Farms (VDF).
Grapes are a favorite fruit for all ages. With a crisp bite, and a
juicy, sweet taste, they are great . . .
Henningsen selected to manage new Transload Center.
Henningsen Cold Storage has been selected by the Port of Benton to
operate a new freight Transload Center in Richland, WA. The Port teamed
up with the State of Washington, the City of Richland, and . . .
Winn-Dixie remodels.
Winn-Dixie has transformed 47 of a total 520 stores since the
company's remodeling project began last spring. Company officials
say the project is paying off, with sales up an average 12% at . . .
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