The Food Institute Report articles from August 2006

The Food Institute Report archives from August 2006

Disney moves away from fast food and ventures deeper into private label healthy food.(breaking its contract with McDonald's Corp.)
August 7, 2006... Having turned itself away from the fast food empire, THE WALT DISNEY CO. is still targeting kids, but in a healthful and private way, through a new ventures with retailers and manufacturers. In May, The Walt Disney Co. announced the...

Starbucks trimming NYC stores cold drinks spur operational snag.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The upscale coffee chain with more than 200 Starbucks stores in New York City (including 175 in Manhattan), is quietly closing outlets that do not meet the company's profitability markers, say brokers in New York. Starbucks is seeking to shut...

Wawa gets kudos for service, ranks third in top retailers list.
August 7, 2006... At present, the hottest consumer trend in America is arguably dissatisfaction with service given by minimum wage-earning store clerks. Despite this, the WAWA chain of 542 convenience stores on the East Coast continues to achieve a loyal...

Swanky hot dogs.
August 7, 2006... Hot dogs appear to be one of the latest classic foods to go gourmet. Last year, sales of franks topped the $1.5 billion mark in the U.S., excluding vendors like WAL-MART and TARGET, according to the NATIONAL HOT DOG AND SAUSAGE COUNCIL....

H.J. Heinz pushes ketchup, with persistence and innovation.(Company overview)
August 7, 2006... Although H.J. HEINZ CO. spent decades developing itself into a food conglomerate with over $8 billion in annual sales through the acquisitions of well-known brands such as StarKist tuna and 9-Lives cat food, the company lost focus on some of...

Home Depot test marketing convenience stores.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Situated just outside a regular HOME DEPOT warehouse store, the company's new Fuel store is a classic one-stop shop, aiming to attract customers who have just stocked up on home improvement goods. Despite following a traditional convenience...

Household average annual food expenditures rebound in 2004.
August 7, 2006... Average food expenditures by household increased 8.3% in 2004 to $5,781, bouncing back from a slight decline of 0.7% in 2003, according to Food Institute analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2004 Consumer Expenditure Survey (the latest...

Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, VA, agreed to purchase Conagra's the refrigerated meats business.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... SMITHFIELD FOODS INC., Smithfield, VA, agreed to purchase CONAGRA'S the refrigerated meats business. Under the agreement, ConAgra Foods will receive $475 million in cash, subject to adjustments in working capital, and $100 million in Smithfield...

Meanwhile, the European Commission gave Smithfield Foods Inc. regulatory approval to buy the European meats business of Sara Lee Corp.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Meanwhile, the EUROPEAN COMMISSION gave SMITHFIELD FOODS INC. regulatory approval to buy the European meats business of SARA LEE CORP. For details regarding the purchase agreement, see FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT July 3, pg. 3.

CKE Restaurants, Inc., Carpinteria, CA, sold 38 company-operated Carl's Jr. restaurants in Oklahoma and the Wichita Falls area of Texas for approximately $10.7 million.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... CKE RESTAURANTS, INC., Carpinteria, CA, sold 38 company-operated CARL'S JR. restaurants in Oklahoma and the Wichita Falls area of Texas for approximately $10.7 million. The buyers include STAR CHASERS OKLAHOMA, INC. and OKLAHOMA TERRITORIES,...

CM Packaging, a Lake Zurich, IL-based division of C.M. Products, Inc., acquired Cadiz.(Stone Plastics Inc.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... CM PACKAGING, a Lake Zurich, IL-based division of C.M. PRODUCTS, INC., acquired Cadiz, KY-based STONE PLASTICS, INC, which produces plastic packaging and containers primarily for the baking, fresh and frozen food, fresh-cut, and produce...

CSM, The Netherlands, reached a definitive agreement to acquire CGI Desserts, Inc., Sugar Land, TX, for $70 million cash plus the assumption of $5 million debt.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... CSM, The Netherlands, reached a definitive agreement to acquire CGI DESSERTS, INC., Sugar Land, TX, for $70 million cash plus the assumption of $5 million debt. CGI supplies thaw & serve fully decorated cakes and upscale dessert cakes. CMS is...

Key Principal Partners, a $1 billion private equity firm based in Cleveland, announced the sale of Ampac Packaging, LLC, Cincinnati, to a group led by Prudential Capital Group and Falcon Investment Advisors.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... KEY PRINCIPAL PARTNERS, a $1 billion private equity firm based in Cleveland, announced the sale of AMPAC PACKAGING, LLC, Cincinnati, to a group led by PRUDENTIAL CAPITAL GROUP and FALCON INVESTMENT ADVISORS. Ampac's management team will retain...

Lifeway Foods, Inc., a supplier of the cultured dairy product known as kefir, will acquire Sauk Centre, MN-based Helios Nutrition Limited, its top competitor in the market for kefir.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., a supplier of the cultured dairy product known as kefir, will acquire Sauk Centre, MN-based HELIOS NUTRITION LIMITED, its top competitor in the market for kefir. For the short term, Helios brand kefir will continue to be...

Wine Group LLC, San Francisco, purchased The Big House and Cardinal Zin brands from Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz, CA.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... WINE GROUP LLC, San Francisco, purchased The Big House and Cardinal Zin brands from BONNY DOON VINEYARD, Santa Cruz, CA. The sale includes the brand names, inventories, grape supply contracts and key brand icons. The Big House and Cardinal Zin...

LM Acquisition Partners LLC, formed by Michael Teel and Michael Ashker, agreed to pay $5.5 million for five of the six Larry's stores in Seattle and the Eastside, and its catering business.(Larry's Markets Inc.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... LM ACQUISITION PARTNERS LLC, formed by Michael Teel and Michael Ashker, agreed to pay $5.5 million for five of the six LARRY'S stores in Seattle and the Eastside, and its catering business. The Tukwila, WA store is still on the market. The...

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, acquired the brand 24C from Mindful Inc. 24C is an effervescent vitamin drink mix that comes in flavors such as, Pomegranate Berry, Peach Mango, and Key lime.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... JONES SODA CO., Seattle, acquired the brand 24C from MINDFUL INC. 24C is an effervescent vitamin drink mix that comes in flavors such as, Pomegranate Berry, Peach Mango, and Key lime. 24C is currently sold in a limited number of health stores...

Walgreen Co., Deerfield, IL, completed its acquisition of Medmark Specialty Pharmacy Solutions, a full-service, national specialty pharmacy company.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... WALGREEN CO., Deerfield, IL, completed its acquisition of MEDMARK SPECIALTY PHARMACY SOLUTIONS, a full-service, national specialty pharmacy company. Medmark will now operate as Medmark, a Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, and will remain...

The Pantry, Inc.(opening 7 new stores)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... * THE PANTRY, INC., Sanford, NC, expects to have opened seven new large store format locations this fiscal year, and to accelerate new store openings in fiscal 2007 and beyond. It currently operates 1,499 stores in 11 states.

Supervalu Inc. plans to close 12 Albertsons stores in Washington, Oregon and Utah.(RETAILER ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... * SUPERVALU INC. plans to close 12 ALBERTSONS stores in Washington, Oregon and Utah. Eleven of the 12 Albertsons stores are set to close on Aug. 31. One in Portland will close at the end of September. After the closures, SuperValu will have 77...

Whole Foods Market Inc., Austin, TX, will offer bids for an unspecified number of Albertson's locations being closed by Cerberus Capital Management LP.(RETAILER ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... * WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC., Austin, TX, will offer bids for an unspecified number of ALBERTSON'S locations being closed by CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP, the private-equity group that bought the grocery chain's stores in several states,...

Whole foods.(differentiating its stores from the competition)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Meanwhile, WHOLE FOODS intends to accelerate its initiatives over the next 12-24 months to differentiate its stores from the competition... Supermarket News

Winn-Dixie Stores Inc.(plans to close seven Florida stores )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... WINN-DIXIE STORES INC. plans to close seven Florida stores and lay off more than 570 workers. The closings, according to a company spokesman, are not part of Winn- Dixie's plan to emerge from bankruptcy, filed in June. The Jacksonville-based...

Southern Family Markets.(closing 13 stores )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... SOUTHERN FAMILY MARKETS, Birmingham, AL, is closing 13 stores in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, as the chain streamlines operations and focuses resources on its remaining 75 stores. Southern Family Markets is an affiliate of food...

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(RETAILER ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... WAL-MART STORES INC. is looking to bring its new upscale Supercenter to the Chicago area. Wal-Mart's first test store opened in March in Plano, TX, featuring a sushi bar, Wi-Fi coffee shop, gourmet cheeses, expanded organic food section and...

Wild Oats Markets, Inc., Boulder, CO, has 20 leases or letters of intent signed for new stores.(RETAILER ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... WILD OATS MARKETS, INC., Boulder, CO, has 20 leases or letters of intent signed for new stores. Of the stores slated to open beyond 2006, 10 are under the WILD OATS brand and three are under the HENRY'S brand. The company also completed the...

Wild Oats Markets.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Meanwhile, WILD OATS MARKETS is in talks with several regional retailers about adding Wild Oats brand products to their shelves, Chief Executive Officer Perry Odak said in a conference call... Supermarket News

National Restaurant Association.(restaurant industry )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The outlook for the restaurant industry improved in June, as the NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION'S index of restaurant activity edged up 0.2% from its May level. The index stood at 101.8 in June, its 36th consecutive month above 100. Index...

Stater Bros.(Stater Brothers Markets Inc. introduced Full Circle products )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... STATER BROS., Colton, CA, introduced a new line of 110 all natural and organic products called "Full Circle," which includes cereals, pastas, pasta sauces, peanut butter, fruit preserves, canned vegetables, rice, soymilk, coffee and teas. The...

Miller Brewing.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... MILLER BREWING will spend up to $80 million in the next five years to upgrade its Milwaukee brewery... themilwaukeechannel.com (July 27)

Tate & Lyle.(new venture capital fund launched)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... A new venture capital fund backed by TATE & LYLE was launched and will invest in startups and expansion stage companies that reflect Tate & Lyle's drive for strategic growth through next-generation food ingredients, as well as innovations in...

CEC Entertainment Inc. plans to slow the pace of Chuck E. Cheese restaurant growth and double the amount it spends on revamping and expanding existing locations.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC. plans to slow the pace of CHUCK E. CHEESE restaurant growth and double the amount it spends on revamping and expanding existing locations. The move comes as the chain faces increased competition in the children's...

Kashi Company.(introduced Kashi Vive Probiotic Digestive Wellness Cereal)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... KASHI COMPANY, La Jolla, CA, launched Kashi Vive Probiotic Digestive Wellness Cereal, the only shelf-stable probiotic food on the market. The cereal is specially formulated to balance, purify and strengthen the digestive system.

General Mills.(introduced Progresso)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... GENERAL MILLS introduced a collection of Progresso soups that contain 50% less sodium per serving. The new reduced sodium soups--Chicken Noodle, Chicken Gumbo, Garden Vegetable and Minestrone--are available nationally.

Original Foods LLC of Nebraska launched "The Original Milk," made from source-verified cows that are free of added hormones.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ORIGINAL FOODS LLC of Nebraska launched "The Original Milk," made from source-verified cows that are free of added hormones. The skim, 2 percent and chocolate milks are sold in half-gallon biodegradable corn-based plastic bottles in HY-VEE...

The Decaf Co.(created a coffe machine)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE DECAF CO., San Francisco, created a wand-like instrument that lets the holder literally "stir" the caffeine out of a drink. One spin around the cup for half-caf, and another to take out more-up to 70%, according to the company's research....

The Taco Maker, Inc., an Ogden, UT-based Mexican fast-food company, and Hinoon Petroleum, Inc., Missoula, MT, entered into an agreement to install a variety of licensed Taco Maker fast-food concepts into multiple travel and convenience centers.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE TACO MAKER, INC., an Ogden, UT-based Mexican fast-food company, and HINOON PETROLEUM, INC., Missoula, MT, entered into an agreement to install a variety of licensed Taco Maker fast-food concepts into multiple travel and convenience centers....

The DOVE Company, under the ownership of Mars Inc., will debut DOVE Sugar Free Chocolate in supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide in August.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The DOVE COMPANY, under the ownership of MARS INC., will debut DOVE Sugar Free Chocolate in supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide in August. The new line includes three varieties: DOVE Sugar Free Dark Double Chocolate Creme, DOVE Sugar...

Cargill Meat Solutions launched www.berksupreme.com, the first online site that enables foodservice and retail customers to order whole portions of Berkshire pork.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS launched WWW.BERKSUPREME.COM, the first online site that enables foodservice and retail customers to order whole portions of Berkshire pork. Chefs and butchers can order it cut to their specifications.

Tyson Foods Inc. and Cargill Meat Solutions have reduced beef production due to poor domestic demand during a heat wave.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
August 7, 2006... TYSON FOODS INC. and CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS have reduced beef production due to poor domestic demand during a heat wave. The two U.S. beef producers have made their first sales of U.S. beef to Japan since that market reopened during the last...

Customers would order turkey if menus offered more choices, according to research by the National Turkey Federation.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Customers would order turkey if menus offered more choices, according to research by the NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION. Seventy-seven percent of respondents in a 2005 survey who said they do not order turkey said they would if it were on the menu....

W. P. Carey & Co. LLC provided $10.5 million to an affiliate of EG Capital Group, LLC, New York, as part of its investment in Ringwood, NJ-based CheeseWorks Inc., a leading distributor of gourmet, organic, natural and specialty food items.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC provided $10.5 million to an affiliate of EG CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, New York, as part of its investment in Ringwood, NJ-based CheeseWorks Inc., a leading distributor of gourmet, organic, natural and specialty food items. W....

Dean Foods Co.(demand for its products)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... DEAN FOODS CO., a dairy producer, may have to ration organic milk shipments this winter as demand for its Horizon Organic brand continues to outstrip supply. Dallas-based Dean is spending up to $20 million over the next five years to help...

The Krystal Co., the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the Southeast, is looking for a buyer.(contracts with Credit Suisse First Boston L.L.C.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... THE KRYSTAL CO., the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the Southeast, is looking for a buyer. Chattanooga, TN-based Krystal hired CREDIT-SUISSE FIRST BOSTON GROUP to help market the 74-year-old privately held company to potential buyers....

Latest financial reports.(for food industry)(Statistical table)
August 7, 2006... LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (in $000) Current % Change Year Year Ago ALBERTO-CULVER CO. (MELROSE PARK, IL) Qtr. To June 30: Sales $952,707 6.0%...

Rocky Mountain Products.(FI MEMBER PROFILE)(Company overview)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Founded in 1992, Rocky Mountain Products started with one barbecue sauce from a family recipe. Today, the company manufactures close to 70 sauces and seasonings in their facility in Redmond, OR. In the last 10 years, Rocky Mountain Products has...

Savory Creations International.(FI MEMBER PROFILE)(Company overview)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Savory Creations International is a subsidiary of Meto Corporation--a food export company doing business in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. Savory Creations produces chicken, beef and turkey broth concentrates under the "Savory...

Smith Frozen Foods, Inc.(FI MEMBER PROFILE)(Company overview)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Since 1919, Smith Frozen Foods, Inc. has been a leader in the frozen vegetable industry, combining established procedures with innovative service, traditional products with cutting edge technology and old-fashioned cooperation with state-of-...

USDA revokes accreditation for American Food Safety Institute.(WASHINGTON)
August 7, 2006... USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, National Organic Program issued a Final Notice of Revocation of Accreditation to the American Food Safety Institute, International (AFSII), Chippewa Falls, WI. On June 26, 2006, the NOP had issued a notice...

FTC inquires about restaurant gift cards at Darden.(Federal Trade Commission, Darden Restaurants Inc.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... A notice that the staff of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was conducting an inquiry into the marketing of gift cards was received by Darden Restaurants, according to an SEC filing. The casual dining restaurant company operates 1,427...

USDA cites PACA violations.(Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violation by Hale-Halsell Co.)
August 7, 2006... USDA cited HALE-HALSELL COMPANY, Tulsa, OK, for willful, repeated, and flagrant violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). As a result, the company cannot operate in the produce industry until June 19, 2008, and then only...

FDA issues warning letters.(Food and Drug Administration)(Jeffs Gourmet Pies Inc.)
August 7, 2006... JEFFS GOURMET PIES, INC., Tampa, FL was issued a warning letter by FDA following an inspection of its plant on Mar. 2. The inspector found that the company's Plain Cheesecake, Triple Chocolate Supreme Layer Cake, and Cookies & Cream Ice Cream...

Food product recalls report.(Ray's Wholesale Meats )
August 7, 2006... RAY'S WHOLESALE MEATS, White, GA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 120 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, reported USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products subject to recall are: 10- pound...

California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, asked the Federal government to aid dairy operators, chicken ranchers and other farmers who experience financial losses caused by the heat wave, reported The Los Angeles Times.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, asked the Federal government to aid dairy operators, chicken ranchers and other farmers who experience financial losses caused by the heat wave, reported The Los Angeles Times. The dairy industry...

Due to its merger agreement, Marsh Supermarkets Inc. may not, under any circumstances, pursue any proposal from Cardinal and Drawbridge.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .Due to its merger agreement, MARSH SUPERMARKETS INC. may not, under any circumstances, pursue any proposal from Cardinal and Drawbridge, according to the Hamilton Superior Court issued ruling in the declaratory judgment action the company...

Cereality Cereal Bar & Cafe settled a federal lawsuit it filed against Cereals L.L.C. in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio-Eastern Division.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .CEREALITY CEREAL BAR & CAFE settled a federal lawsuit it filed against CEREALS L.L.C. in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio-Eastern Division. The lawsuit contended that Cereals, doing business as Cerealicious, had engaged in...

USDA's Food and Nutrition Service did not ensure the consistent application of the meal requirements for suppers served in schools according to an audit report by USDA's Office of the Inspector General, which also noted that these problems can be corrected through the issuance of guidances and an amendment to existing regulations.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .USDA's Food and Nutrition Service did not ensure the consistent application of the meal requirements for suppers served in schools according to an audit report by USDA's Office of the Inspector General, which also noted that these problems...

A renewal of open trade with Cuba would be a boost for Florida agricultural producers.
August 7, 2006... ... .A renewal of open trade with Cuba would be a boost for Florida agricultural producers. Research indicated that a resumption of trade between the U.S. and Cuba will have a more significant impact on Florida agriculture than any single event...

Another case of mad cow disease in Canada prompted USDA to put a hold on expanding cattle and beef imports.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .Another case of mad cow disease in Canada prompted USDA to put a hold on expanding cattle and beef imports from Canada, reported UPI.

The U.S. and Mexico agreed to end their long-running dispute over trade in sugar and corn sweetener by setting a temporary quota for each product, which will lead to the lifting of duties by the end of 2007.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .The U.S. and Mexico agreed to end their long-running dispute over trade in sugar and corn sweetener by setting a temporary quota for each product, which will lead to the lifting of duties by the end of 2007. Under the terms of the...

Noco Express.(get food safety certification )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .NOCO EXPRESS is one of the few convenience store chains in New York State to have its food safety program get the approval of the Department of Agriculture and Markets. As a result of recent legislation, Article 20-C of the New York...

Sheetz Inc.(settles with customers )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .SHEETZ INC. settled all but a few customer lawsuits spawned by salmonella-tainted tomatoes sold at its convenience stores two years ago. However, insurance companies and food suppliers must now settle this question: Who will pay the...

The U.S. Senate failed to get the needed votes to pass the minimum wage increase.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .The U.S. Senate failed to get the needed votes to pass the minimum wage increase. The vote was 56-42, four short of 60 votes needed.

Wal-Mart's record on wages and healthcare benefits is emerging as an issue in the U.S. November mid-term elections, driven in part by a union-backed campaign aimed at mobilizing public opposition to the retailer.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... ... .Wal-Mart's record on wages and healthcare benefits is emerging as an issue in the U.S. November mid-term elections, driven in part by a union-backed campaign aimed at mobilizing public opposition to the retailer. Several prominent Democrats...

Meat & poultry supervisory visits.(Food Safety and Inspection Service)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Meat & Poultry Supervisory Visits: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) aligned the frequency with which foreign inspection systems are required to make supervisory visits to certified establishments into agreement with the frequency...

Child nutrition programs comment period.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Child Nutrition Programs Comment Period: The Food and Nutrition Service is extending the public comment period on the proposed rule entitled "Management of Donated Foods in Child Nutrition Programs, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, and...

Produce.
August 7, 2006... CITRUS UPDATE--USDA issued new Florida citrus-shipping regulations, easing some restrictions while still barring fresh state-grown fruit from being sent to 10 states and territories. The interim rule is designed to prevent the spread of citrus...

A renewal of open trade with Cuba would be a boost for Florida agricultural producers.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... A renewal of open trade with Cuba would be a boost for Florida agricultural producers. Research indicated that a resumption of trade between the U.S. and Cuba would have a more significant impact on Florida agriculture than any single event in...

Canned vegetables.
August 7, 2006... USDA OFFERS TO BUY CANNED VEGETABLES * Deliveries between Nov. 16, 2006 - Apr. 30, 2007 * Case Size Grade Cases Green Beans 6/10 B 373,170 Corn 6/10 B 328,320 Peas ...

Tomato products.
August 7, 2006... USDA OFFERS TO BUY TOMATO PRODUCTS * Shipments between Nov. 16, 2006 - Apr. 30, 2007 * Case Size Cases Spaghetti Sauce, Meatless 6/10 219,112 Salsa 6/10 148,200...

Frozen vegetables.
August 7, 2006... USDA OFFERS TO BUY FROZEN VEGETABLES Deliveries between Nov. 16, 2006 - Apr. 30, 2007 * Case Size Grade Cases Potato Rounds 6/5-lb. Per C.I.D. 455,400 Oven Potatoes 6/5-lb. A ...

Canned fruit.
August 7, 2006... PINEAPPLES--USDA purchased 17,640 cases (24/2) of canned pineapples for distribution to the Needy Famiy and other domestic food assitance programs for Fiscal Year 2006. The entire bid was awarded to Kent Corp DBA Harvest Pride. Deliveries...

Processed fish.
August 7, 2006... CLAMS--Harvesting in Thailand is much worse than originally anticipated, this is the result of a lack of raw materials and the strict policies set forth by the Thailand Department of Fisheries prohibiting the use of clam dragger machines....

Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.(National Marine Fisheries Service)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area by catcher vessels less than 60-ft. in length overall using hook-and-line or pot gear.

NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management.(National Marine Fisheries Service)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area from vessels using jig gear to catcher vessels less than 60-ft. in length overall using pot or hook-and-line gear.

IFQ Cost Recovery Program in the Halibut and Sablefish IFQ and the Crab Rationalization Programs.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Individual Fishing Quota)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... NMFS modified the procedure used to publish notification of adjustment of the IFQ fee percentage for the IFQ Cost Recovery Program in the Halibut and Sablefish IFQ and the Crab Rationalization Programs, to improve the fee collection methods...

Tilefish annual total allowable landings.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The percentage of the tilefish annual total allowable landings available to the Full-time Tier 2 permit category for the 2006 fishing year has been harvested, according to NMFS.

"Other rockfish" in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska.(IN THE NEWS ...)(National Marine Fisheries Service)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... NMFS is prohibiting retention of "other rockfish" in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska.

Gulf of Mexico commercial red snapper fishery.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to establish an Individual Fishing Quota program for the Gulf of Mexico commercial red snapper fishery to reduce overcapacity in the fishery.

Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish.(IN THE NEWS ...)(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implemented the specifications for the 2005 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish established a 3.0-in. minimum mesh requirement for the butterfish fishery.

The New England Fishery Management Council.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... The New England Fishery Management Council indicated that limiting access to the hagfish fishery maybe necessary to control participation in the fishery at a level that reduces capitalization and constrains fishing to sustainable levels, while...

American Samoa longline limited entry program.(IN THE NEWS ...)
August 7, 2006... NMFS is soliciting applications for permit upgrades in the American Samoa longline limited entry program. Eight upgrade permits will be available in 2006 for holders of Class A vessel permits.

Dried vegetables.(MARKETS)
August 7, 2006... DRIED BEANS--Trading activity in the dry edible bean market is slow to very slow with light to moderate demand. Many warehouses have withdrawn current offers due to the current weather and crop conditions in the Midwest. DRIED BEAN PRICES...

Dried fruit & nuts.(MARKETS)
August 7, 2006... CHERRIES--Prices on 10 lb. cases are around $5.95 per pound for U.S. dried cherries, ex-warehouse New Jersey. Some prices are between $1.00 to $1.50 less based on bulk quantities ordered and depending on processor. USDA OFFERS TO BUY...