The Food Institute Report articles from April 2004

The Food Institute Report archives from April 2004

Rise in beef prices could cause large annual increase in overall food prices.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Consumer demand for beef may fuel the largest annual increase in food prices in a decade, U.S. economists say. Contrary to expectations, U.S. cattle prices recovered quickly from the discovery of one case of mad cow disease at the end of 2003....

FDA's recordkeeping rule now delayed until May.(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... FDA's interim final rule on recordkeeping in the Bioterrorism Act is not expected to be announced until late May, about 60 days later than originally expected, reported MSNBC.com (Mar. 29). FDA had planned to set final rules by the end of March...

Coffee chain to speed up store openings.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Starbucks Corp. will accelerate store openings beginning this summer. Currently, the company's global chain of more than 7,600 stores is growing at about 3.5 per day, or 1,300 per year. As Starbucks works toward its long-term goal of 25,000...

Scan as you shop.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Albertsons Inc. is introducing handheld scanners that shoppers can use as they shop, bagging their groceries as they go. The chain tested the system, called Shop 'n' Scan, in several stores in the Dallas, TX area and will install the technology...

Dollar stores increase offerings to entice shoppers.
April 5, 2004... With 16,000 stores nationwide and annual sales of $16 billion, the dollar store chains make up retail's fastest-growing segment, according to Todd Hale, senior vice president of consumer insights for AC Nielsen. While dollar stores historically...

Restaurants rebounding from downturn.
April 5, 2004... After a sharp downturn in sales growth that lasted three years, customers are dining out at restaurants again as a result of a healthier economy and an uptick in consumer confidence. The largest chains are reporting 5% to 6% sales growth in...

The scoop on a slew of new ice cream options.
April 5, 2004... Making an ice cream selection will no longer be so simple with the windfall of new products hitting the freezer case just in time for the 2004 summer season. While there will be plenty of novel flavors to choose from, the real news is summed up...

Dieters want food that is both low-fat and low-carb.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The combination of low-carb foods coupled with reduced fat was important to more than half (56%) of low-carb dieters responding to a recent survey by Morningstar Farms. Women (60%) were more likely than men (50%) to note that food that is both...

Latest entry into the no-calorie sweetener arena grabs market share.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... No-calorie sweetener Splenda is an ingredient in more than 3,500 products, from chewing gum to puddings. It can also be used in baking and cooking in the same amounts--spoon for spoon--as sugar. Splenda has been approved not only by the U.S....

Food makers are retooling recipes to eliminate trans fat.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... In the next two weeks, Kraft Foods Inc. will launch Triscuits and reduced-fat Oreos that are both free of trans fats. Meanwhile, Pepperidge Farm is moving to a trans-fat-free Goldfish recipe this summer (see FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT Feb. 23, 2004,...

Continental Mills.(Low-Carb Developments)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * Continental Mills, Tukwila, WA, is rolling out Krusteaz CarbSimple, a new line of low-carb baking mixes. The Krusteaz CarbSimple products will begin to appear in grocery stores nationwide over the next several weeks.

Old Orchard Brands.(Low-Carb Developments)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * Old Orchard Brands started shipping its new Lo Carb juice. The five varieties of the low-carb juice are made with Splenda and 25% juice... The Detroit Free Press.

Subway Restaurants will offer four new Subway Fresh Salads.(Low-Carb Developments)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * Subway Restaurants will offer four new Subway Fresh Salads, including two that have been endorsed by Atkins Nutritionals.

The low-carbohydrate craze sweeping North America is hitting the bottom line of major food companies.(Low-Carb Developments)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * The low-carbohydrate craze sweeping North America is hitting the bottom line of major food companies and many are now scrambling to change how they do business. Several companies including Interstate Bakeries Corp., Multifoods, General Mills...

Demand for Laughing Cow soft cheese has soared as the "The South Beach Diet" has grown in popularity and chose Laughing Cow Light cheese wedges as an officially approved snack.(Low-Carb Developments)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * Demand for Laughing Cow soft cheese has soared as the "The South Beach Diet" has grown in popularity and chose Laughing Cow Light cheese wedges as an officially approved snack. Bel/Kaukauna, a subsidiary of Fromageries BelSA of Paris, would...

., Vancouver, WA, has launched a full line of frozen Italian food entrees under the Bella Carb label.(Low-Carb Developments)(Low Carb Creations, Inc)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... * Low Carb Creations, Inc., Vancouver, WA, has launched a full line of frozen Italian food entrees under the Bella Carb label. The Bella Carb line--the first line of frozen low carb Italian food entrees available for retail sale--includes:...

Coca-Cola Co.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Coca-Cola Co. may launch a new mid-calorie version of its flagship cola brand in the U.S. as early as June. The product, which would have about half of the calories of the Coke Classic product, could be marketed under the name C2, said John...

AFC Enterprises forecast 325 store openings in 35 states in 2004.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... AFC Enterprises forecast 325 store openings in 35 states in 2004. Atlanta, GA-based AFC operates Church's Chicken, Cinnabon and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Mar. 30)

Briazz Inc.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Sandwich-cafe chain Briazz Inc. plans to start making all its food in its 38 cafes, ending its practice of using central kitchens to make its pastas and sandwiches... Puget Sound Business Journal (Mar. 30)

Even people who would never start the day without their coffee fix may not become tolerant to the blood pressure-raising effects of caffeine, new research suggests.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Even people who would never start the day without their coffee fix may not become tolerant to the blood pressure-raising effects of caffeine, new research suggests. The findings counter the idea that regular caffeine users develop complete...

Getting plenty of vitamin E by eating foods like nuts and olive oil appears to cut in half people's risk of bladder cancer, the fourth leading cancer killer among men, a new study suggests.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Getting plenty of vitamin E by eating foods like nuts and olive oil appears to cut in half people's risk of bladder cancer, the fourth leading cancer killer among men, a new study suggests. The study was based on questionnaires of the eating...

McCormick & Schmick.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... McCormick & Schmick, the upscale fresh seafood chain based in Portland, OR, will open its first restaurant in San Diego on Apr. 6. It will be located at the Omni San Diego Hotel. It marks the fourth of 10 restaurant openings in 2004 and brings...

Great Earth Companies.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Great Earth Companies, Hicksville, NY, announced a nationwide initiative to license the Great Earth brand of vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements to select independent and regional natural products chains... Whole Foods (April)

NutriJoy Inc., Manhattan, KS, is marketing CAL-C, a new calcium-rich beverage that combines skim milk and natural fruit juices.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... NutriJoy Inc., Manhattan, KS, is marketing CAL-C, a new calcium-rich beverage that combines skim milk and natural fruit juices. CAL-C, available in Orange Tangerine, Cranberry Raspberry, Peach Mango, and Strawberry Kiwi, is touted as having 50%...

Acme markets will begin offering online grocery shopping at stores in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs Mar. 29.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Acme markets will begin offering online grocery shopping at stores in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs Mar. 29. Acme, a subsidiary of Albertsons Inc., will charge $4.95 for pick-up at a store or $9.95 for delivery in the five-county...

Cold Stone Creamery.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Cold Stone Creamery, Scottsdale, AZ, opened its first location in Vienna, VA last month and plans to open five more in the Washington/Virginia market by the end of May. The ice cream chain will also add 10 franchised locations in that market by...

Pret a Manger.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Pret a Manger is withdrawing from Japan scarcely a year and a half after opening its first shop... Financial Times

The Loop Restaurant Group sold franchise rights for 20 Loop Pizza Grill restaurants in North Carolina to Southern Slice Inc.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The Loop Restaurant Group sold franchise rights for 20 Loop Pizza Grill restaurants in North Carolina to Southern Slice Inc. Southern Slice will open restaurants in the Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington areas... MSNBC.com

McDonald.(News In A Minute)
April 5, 2004... Of all the people in Europe, the French like McDonald's more than anyone else. Pound for quarter-pound, they eat more of it, more often, than any other nationality on the continent... Houston Chronicle

Through a foodservice partnership with Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cosi plans to open 10 restaurants this summer and fall at some of the largest Macy's stores.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Through a foodservice partnership with Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cosi plans to open 10 restaurants this summer and fall at some of the largest Macy's stores, including locations in Seattle, Atlanta, Miami and Memphis--all new markets...

Topco Associates.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Topco Associates launched a premium tier line called "World Classics Trading Company." The initial 60 stockkeeping units cover categories such as pasta, olive oil, salsa, crackers and deli cheeses, and the company expects to roll out additional...

Figaro Coffee Co.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Figaro Coffee Co. is in talks with a Filipino-American group in California for the establishment of a Figaro chain in the U.S. It has 40 outlets in the Philippines, 18 of which are franchise and the rest are company-owned. Most are in Metro...

University of California-Davis.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Adding a little honey to your diet may do more than satisfy your sweet tooth. Honey may also boost levels of healthy antioxidants, according to University of California-Davis researcher Dr. Heidrun B. Gross.

Cost Plus, Inc.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Cost Plus, Inc. plans to double the size of its 500,000-sq. ft. Virginia distribution center with the added capacity scheduled to come on line in fiscal 2005. The estimated cost to expand the facility is $24.0 million.

Mergers & acquisitions.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Delek US Holdings Inc., Franklin, TN, agreed to acquire Williamson Oil Co. Inc., Fort Payne, AL, a convenience store operator and petroleum distributor. MAPCO Family Centers Inc., a wholly-owned unit of Delek US, executed a purchase agreement...

Latest financial reports (000 omitted).(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (000 omitted) Current % Chge. Year Year Ago CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. (Jackson, MS) 13 Wks. To Feb. 28: Sales $165,700 ...

Quest for single federal food safety agency gains steam.(Washington)
April 5, 2004... A single federal food safety agency is needed, as evidenced by mad cow disease and the potential for terrorist attacks on the food supply, according to congressional auditors, reported CropDecisions.com (Mar. 31). Even thought the food supply...

Legislators still reacting to mad cow case.(Washington)
April 5, 2004... Two California lawmakers, fed up with the secrecy surrounding a meat recall in December related to mad cow disease, are pushing a bill to make public the details of future beef or poultry recalls. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jackie Speier...

FDA approves qualified health claim for walnuts.(Washington)
April 5, 2004... FDA announced that a qualified health claim for walnuts, which can now be promoted as helpful in warding off coronary heart disease. This qualified health claim is part of the FDA's initiative to provide Americans with better information to...

Supermarket strike averted.(Washington)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Safeway Inc., the No. 3 U.S. grocer, and a U.S. unit of Dutch rival Ahold, narrowly averted a strike as a majority of their workers ratified a new contract for the Washington, DC-Baltimore, Maryland area, officials said (see FIR, Mar. 22, page...

Food recalls reported.(Washington)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Bremner, Inc., St. Louis, MO, is recalling 672 cases of 10-oz. packages of Stop & Shop Cookie Jar Brand Dutch Windmill cookies. The cookies were distributed through Stop & Shop retail stores in MA, CT, RI, NH, NY and NJ. Reason for recall: The...

You should know ...
April 5, 2004... ... The five-day shutdown of Brazil's Paranagua port prevented 1.3 million metric tons of soybeans and corn from being exported on time, and raised concerns that Brazil's shaky infrastructure could hurt its bid to become the planet's...

Honey.(Noted In The Federal Register)
April 5, 2004... HONEY: The Department of Commerce (DOC) is extending the time limit for the final results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on honey from Argentina until no later than May 17, 2004. The period of review (POR) is Jan....

Foreign government subsidies on cheese.(Noted In The Federal Register)
April 5, 2004... FOREIGN GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES ON CHEESE: The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, prepared its quarterly update to the annual list of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese subject to an in-quota...

Nutrition committee meeting.(Noted In The Federal Register)
April 5, 2004... NUTRITION COMMITTEE MEETING: The Nutrition Subcommittee of the Food Advisory Committee, a public advisory committee of FDA, will meet on Apr. 27--28 in Washington, DC. The subcommittee will discuss the scientific issues and principles involved...

Produce.(Markets)
April 5, 2004... USDA Fruit & Vegetable Pilot Program Reinstated The House of Representatives passed the Child Nutrition Improvement & Integrity Act, including reinstating the USDA Fruit & Vegetable Pilot Program as part of the underlying legislation....

Canned vegetables.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... CORN--Planting in the Midwest is expected to begin in the next few weeks. Prices remain firm in both the retail and foodservice markets. Acreage intentions for canned corn are 226,000 acres this season, up 3% from 2003, according to USDA....

Tomato products.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... Most of the major processing states are planning to plant increased acreage for the 2004 season. Processors are increasing intended contract tomato acreage by 1% this year. Contracts with growers cover 309,400 acres in 2004. California...

Frozen vegetables.(Markets)
April 5, 2004... GREEN PEA CONTRACT ACREAGE FOR FREEZING (Source: USDA) 2000 162.5 2001 126.5 2002 130.2 2003 138.1 2004 140.4 Note: Table made from bar graph. PEAS--In the Northwest, processors have been planting...

Canned fruits.(Markets)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... FRUIT COCKTAIL--Private label foodservice 6/10s in heavy syrup are $23.50, compared to $22.00 per case at this time last year, f.o.b. CA. APRICOTS--Retail prices are $15.00 per case of 15-oz. cans, $11.50 for 12/2.5-oz. and $10.50 for...

Processed fish.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... OVERVIEW--U.S. exports of seafood products in January 2004 were valued at about $133 million, up 14% compared with January 2003. Most of the gains were attributed to increased exports of other fishery products (up $5.9 million), salmon (up $4...

Dried vegetables.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... DRIED BEAN PRICES Per cwt. f.o.b. area indicated Current Week Year Ago Pinto Colorado $22.50-$23.50 $21.00-$22.00 North Dakota $20.50-$21.50 $16.50-$17.00 Great Northern...

Dried fruits.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... U.S. EXPORTS OF RAISINS JAN. 1-FEB. 1, 2004 (Source: Bureau of Census) Pounds 2004 2003 % Chge. Japan 4,975,340 3,435,078 44.8% UK 4,869,241 4,990,341 -2.4% Canada ...

Nuts & nutmeats.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... PEANUTS--As of Mar. 1, peanut stocks in commercial storage totaled 2.11 billion pounds of equivalent farmer stock, up 2% from this point last year. This includes 1.32 billion pounds of actual farmer stock. Shelled peanuts on hand totaled...

Frozen fruits.(Markets)
April 5, 2004... Methyl Bromide Phase-Out Delayed Eleven developed nations, including the U.S., agreed to delay the implementation of a deal to stop using methyl bromide during a conference held in late March. Methyl bromide was due to be phased out in...

Juices & concentrates.(Markets)
April 5, 2004... ORANGE--In the 2002/2003 season, Coca-Cola paid Florida Orange Marketers' (FOM) growers 82 cents per pound solids for early and mid-season oranges and $1.01 per pound solids for late-season Valencia oranges. However, the party will not last...

Butter.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... BUTTER MARKET, APR. 2 (Source: USDA) Cents Per Pound: 04/02/2004 03/26/2004 Chge. Grade AA 203.00 202.25 +0.75

Cheese.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... CHEDDAR CHEESE MARKET APR. 2 Cents Per Pound: 04/02/2004 Chge. Fr. Last Wk. Barrels 207.75 +6.75 Blocks (40-lbs.) 210.50 +6.50

Eggs.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... EGG PRICES TO RETAILERS APR. 2 (Source: USDA) This Wk. Ending Chng. From Cents per dozen: Week Mar. 26 Mar. 26 Extra Large-NY 103-107 120-124 -17 Large-NY ...

Chicken.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... PRELIMINARY BROILER PRICES FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF APR. 5 Cents Per Pound: This Week Last Week Chicago 71.00-74.00 71.00-74.00 Cleveland Too Few Too Few Detroit Too Few Too...

Futures prices.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... FUTURES PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Cash May July As of Apr. 1, 2004: Price Futures Futures Corn, bu. $3.07 $3.26 $3.32 Soybeans,...

Commodity prices.(Markets)(Illustration)
April 5, 2004... COMMODITY PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Week Week % Chge. Ended Ended Last Apr. 1 Mar. 25...

Soaring soybean prices impacting grocery aisles ...
April 12, 2004... With U.S. soybean season average prices projected to climb as much as 41% higher than last year and 78% more than two years ago, according to the latest government estimates, prices are currently topping $10 a bushel (see Commodity Prices table...

... Other commodities posting higher prices.(grains, meat, milk, etc.)
April 12, 2004... World grain supplies are reported to be the tightest in decades, due to consumption outpacing production during the past five years. Compared with prices one year ago, rice is up 79%, corn is up 30% and wheat is up 18%, reported The Wall Street...

FDA issues first compliance report on prior notice.(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... FDA received over 140,000 prior notice submissions a week during February. About 88% were submitted as additional information on transactions through Customs & Border Patrols (CBP's) Automated Commercial System (ACS), about 12% came through...

Birds eye sheds canned vegetable unit.(Birds Eye Foods Inc., Siloam Springs, contract)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Birds Eye Foods, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Freshlike canned vegetable business to Siloam Springs, AR-based Allen Canning Co. The deal is expected to close on May 1, 2004. Rochester, NY-based Birds Eye Foods, with...

Wholesale food price inflation at 4.1% through February.
April 12, 2004... The government's delayed Producer Price Index for all finished consumer foods for February was recently released and was up 4.0% from a year earlier for the month, and 4.1% higher for the year to date, giving an early indication of where...

Two firms will split Eckerd stores.(CVS Corp. and Jean Coutu Group Inc. are buying drug stores)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is selling its financially troubled Eckerd chain of drug stores for $4.5 billion to CVS Corp. and Jean Coutu Group Inc., who will split the 2,800 Eckerd stores in 23 states. Woonsocket, RI-based CVS will get about 1,260...

Joint venture for C-stores in Beijing finalized.(Beijing Shoulian Commerce Group Corp. Ltd., China National Sugar & Alcohol Group Corp.)(convenience stores)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Seven-Eleven Japan Co. will open its first store in Beijing on Apr. 15, the first of five outlets to begin operations in the Chinese capital before the end of May. The $70 million effort will be a joint venture between Seven-Eleven Japan, which...

Krispy Kreme wants to serve a quality cup of coffee.(Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.)
April 12, 2004... Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has broadened its selection of coffees to include four drip roasts--labeled "smooth," "rich," "bold" and "robust decaf"--lattes and cappuccinos and other espresso drinks, shots of syrup, frozen blends and flavored...

Pizza lovers want exotic flavors, healthy diets and convenient meals.
April 12, 2004... While pizza manufacturers have saturated the market by highlighting convenience in the past, Mintel research indicates that consumers increasingly desire healthier food options and greater taste varieties. With the growth of U.S. immigration in...

Restaurant concepts flourish in Tampa Bay.(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Tampa Bay, FL has been a good place to turn a restaurant concept into a nationally known name, thanks to the areas growing population, diverse demographics, moderate climate and reasonable business costs, among other reasons. Tampa is gaining...

Foodservice disposables sales on the rise.
April 12, 2004... Domestic demand for foodservice disposables is projected to increase 4.3% per year to $14.2 billion in 2007 due, in part, to the growth of away-from-home food expenditures, according to a study conducted by Cleveland, OH-based researcher The...

Kraft Foods Global, Inc. and Tazo Tea Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Corporation.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Kraft Foods Global, Inc. and Tazo Tea Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Corporation, are forming a relationship to significantly accelerate growth of the Tazo brand into grocery channels across the U.S. The new licensing...

Starbucks, along with the Jim Beam unit of Fortune Brands Inc., is developing a premium coffee liqueur to be sold in bars.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Starbucks, along with the Jim Beam unit of Fortune Brands Inc., is developing a premium coffee liqueur to be sold in bars, restaurants and liquor stores--but not in Starbucks' retail locations. The liqueur will be tested in two U.S. markets...

Diageo.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Diageo introduced Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Pineapple and Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay Mango line extensions.

Japanese retailer Aeon has overtaken rival Ito-Yokado to become Asia's biggest retailer by sales.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Japanese retailer Aeon has overtaken rival Ito-Yokado to become Asia's biggest retailer by sales. Last week, Aeon reported sales of [yen] 3.546 trillion for the full year to Feb. 29, [yen] 4 billion higher than Ito-Yokado's sales of [yen]...

Low Carb Creations.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Low Carb Creations, Vancouver, WA, will be coming out with Carb Ole Mexican food entrees and Ala Carb desserts in May. See the Apr. 5th FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT for mention of Low Carb Creations' new Italian entrees under the Bella Carb label.

Mission Foods.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Mission Foods, the largest tortilla manufacturer in the U.S., is introducing a line of low-carb tortillas nationwide. Mission's Low Carb Tortillas are available in Soft Taco and Fajita sizes, and in Whole Wheat versions in Fajita and Burrito...

NPD Group.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Many people who might think they are eating a diet low in carbohydrates actually are consuming twice as many carbs as the popular Atkins diet recommends, according to a survey conducted by the NPD Group. The group examined the food-intake...

Bankrupt Archibald Candy Corp. can sell the recipes for Fannie May candies like Pixies and Mint Meltaways.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Bankrupt Archibald Candy Corp. can sell the recipes for Fannie May candies like Pixies and Mint Meltaways, along with 31 stores, to Alpine Confections for $38.9 million, a bankruptcy judge in Chicago ruled... Omaha World-Herald (Apr. 3)

eMerge Interactive Inc.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * A prototype of a device the size of an electric hand dryer that detects fecal contamination and pinpoints on a digital display where on a person's hands more scrubbing is needed has been made by eMerge Interactive Inc., Sebastian, FL, which...

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Making 100,000 veggie burgers a day, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods has generated annual sales somewhere below $10 million. The Elmwood Park, NJ-based company expanded from producing frozen gefilte fish and currently offers about 30 frozen...

Procter & Gamble and Hasbro Inc. agreed to print Trivial Pursuit questions directly on Pringles crisps.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Procter & Gamble and Hasbro Inc. agreed to print Trivial Pursuit questions directly on Pringles crisps. The maker of Pringles will use a new technology to print the questions from the Trivial Pursuit Junior edition for a back-to-school...