The Food Institute Report articles from February 2007

The Food Institute Report archives from February 2007

Food-at-home price inflation projected at 4-year low for 2007.
February 5, 2007... Food-at-home prices are forecast by USDA to rise just 1.5% to 2.5% this year, which if realized, would be the smallest increase since 2003. The most recent projection is down one-half of a percentage point from a month earlier. In 2007, the...

McDonald's set to be trans fat-free.
February 5, 2007... After testing 18 varieties of oil in more than 50 blends during the past seven years, MCDONALD'S CORP. found a suitable trans fat oil that will not change the taste or texture of its most-ordered item: French fries. In 2002, the chain announced...

Big breakfasts declining, convenience mini meals increasing.(Survey)
February 5, 2007... While Americans might on occasion indulge on large breakfast consisting perhaps of eggs, bacon or sausage and potatoes, coffee, juice or milk, this is not the way most eat every day, according to a new study by THE NPD GROUP, NPD's 2006 Morning...

Marriott International, Bethesda, MD, revealed plans that by mid-February the hotel chain will eliminate trans fats from the food it serves at its 2,300 North American hotels.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Bethesda, MD, revealed plans that by mid-February the hotel chain will eliminate trans fats from the food it serves at its 2,300 North American hotels. The chain becomes the first big hotel chain to eliminate trans fats,...

In the past several years, Marriott has gradually reduced trans fats by eliminating them in breads, salad dressings, pancake and waffle mixes, muffins, croissants, and cookies.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... In the past several years, Marriott has gradually reduced trans fats by eliminating them in breads, salad dressings, pancake and waffle mixes, muffins, croissants, and cookies. Removing them from their fried foods has been a challenge and only...

Meanwhile, Intercontinental Hotels, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza.
February 5, 2007... Meanwhile, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS, whose brands include HOLIDAY INN and CROWNE PLAZA, has also begun to replace some trans fat oils in its cooking processes, reported USA Today (Feb. 1).

Record new products globally.
February 5, 2007... Nearly 182,000 new consumer packaged goods hit the shelves globally in 2006--up an impressive 17% from 2005. This more than doubled the growth in new CPG launches from 2004 to 2005, according to MINTEL Global New Products Database. Almost...

Convenience, ethnic and specialty products drive frozen foods.
February 5, 2007... The dinners and entrees category is predicted to reach $6 billion in sales as a result of consumers' demand for products that taste great, are a good value, easy to prepare and contain healthy ingredients. The dinners and entrees category...

Latin food is hot!(guacamole, chorizo, linguica )
February 5, 2007... Latin is the second most popular ethnic food category in the U.S., after Asian, with 90% of consumers reporting that they regularly order Mexican or Latin items when they dine out. The market for Latin food on restaurant menus was worth $18...

Aramark Corporation, Philadelphia, completed the merger in which it was acquired by an investor group led by Joseph Neubauer, chairman and CEO of Aramark.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ARAMARK CORPORATION, Philadelphia, completed the merger in which it was acquired by an investor group led by JOSEPH NEUBAUER, chairman and CEO of Aramark, and investment funds managed by GS CAPITAL PARTNERS, CCMP CAPITAL ADVISORS and J.P....

Diedrich Coffee, Inc. stockholders approved the asset purchase agreement between Diedrich Coffee and Starbucks Corporation, Seattle.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... DIEDRICH COFFEE, INC. stockholders approved the asset purchase agreement between DIEDRICH COFFEE and STARBUCKS CORPORATION, Seattle. So far, 15 DIEDRICH COFFEE and COFFEE PEOPLE stores have been transferred to Starbucks Corporation and the next...

EZ Energy Ltd.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... EZ ENERGY LTD., an Israeli holding company controlled by Eli Zahavi, signed agreements to purchase 26 gas stations and convenience stores in the U.S. for $26 million. Meanwhile, the company is in negotiations to purchase an additional 65 gas...

G. Willi-Food International Ltd. acquired Laish Israeli Food Products Ltd.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD. acquired LAISH ISRAELI FOOD PRODUCTS LTD., a U.S. importer and distributor of kosher food products, for approximately $3.7 million in cash. Laish Israeli, with 2006 revenues of approximately $7.5 million,...

J & J Snack Foods Corp., Pennsauken, NJ, acquired the assets of Radar, Inc.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... J & J SNACK FOODS CORP., Pennsauken, NJ, acquired the assets of RADAR, INC., a manufacturer and seller of fig and fruit bars under the brand Daddy Ray's. Headquartered and with its manufacturing facility in Moscow Mills, MO, Radar, Inc. has...

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... LEVINE LEICHTMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS (LLCP), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, acquired WETZEL'S PRETZELS, LLC, a soft pretzel retailer with approximately 190 locations across 27 states and five countries. The acquisition of Wetzel's...

Roundy's Supermarkets Inc., Milwaukee, completed the purchase of five Jewel Osco stores located in the Milwaukee area from Supervalu Inc.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ROUNDY'S SUPERMARKETS INC., Milwaukee, completed the purchase of five JEWEL OSCO stores located in the Milwaukee area from SUPERVALU INC. The locations, which temporarily closed for business, reopened on Feb. 2 as PICK 'N SAVE stores. Roundy's...

Tetco, San Antonio, TX, completed the acquisition of 23 family-owned Walker's Food & Fuel stores in Utah and assets including fast-food franchises and wholesale operations.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 5, 2007... TETCO, San Antonio, TX, completed the acquisition of 23 family-owned WALKER'S FOOD & FUEL stores in Utah and assets including fast-food franchises and wholesale operations. Tetco operates more than 1,100 convenience stores in nine states......

Violet Packing, LLC, Williamstown, NJ-based manufacturer of Don Pepino and Sclafani tomato products, merged with Deiorio's Frozen Dough Products, Utica, NY-based producer of pizza dough.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 5, 2007... VIOLET PACKING, LLC, Williamstown, NJ-based manufacturer of Don Pepino and Sclafani tomato products, merged with DEIORIO'S FROZEN DOUGH PRODUCTS, Utica, NY-based producer of pizza dough. The combined company will operate under the name of...

The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA, signed an agreement to purchase Fuze Beverage, LLC, Englewood Cliffs, NJ-based maker of FUZE enhanced juices and teas.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta, GA, signed an agreement to purchase FUZE BEVERAGE, LLC, Englewood Cliffs, NJ-based maker of FUZE enhanced juices and teas. The acquisition includes all FRUZE Beverage, LLC brands, including the Vitalize, Refresh,...

DBI Beverage acquired Mesa Beverage Co. Inc.'s Sacramento, CA, operations.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
February 5, 2007... DBI BEVERAGE acquired MESA BEVERAGE CO. INC.'S Sacramento, CA, operations. Mesa, which has revenues of about $75 million, distributes products for MILLER BREWING, HEINEKEN USA, DIAGEOGUINNESS and others... Nashville Business Journal

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., Greenwood Village, CO, signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the assets of 17 Red Robin franchised restaurants in California for a cash purchase price of approximately $47.5 million.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC., Greenwood Village, CO, signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the assets of 17 Red Robin franchised restaurants in California for a cash purchase price of approximately $47.5 million. The 17 Red Robin...

Acquisition activity up among private-equity firms.(acquisitions)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Last year, private-equity firms spent a record $540 billion to acquire companies in virtually every sector, up from $59 billion three years ago. DUNKIN' BRANDS is one recent example of the benefits of going private. Since three private-equity...

Kraft Foods.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... KRAFT FOODS is committed to fixing its ailing salad dressing business, not selling it, according to Chief Executive Irene Rosenfeld, who noted that the business fits with consumer trends of eating more salads. The executive added that the...

Kraft will launch the first nationally branded organic nut varieties under the Planters brand in February.(Kraft Foods Inc.)(organic nut varieties)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... KRAFT will launch the first nationally branded organic nut varieties under the Planters brand in February. The eight SKU's, including Planters Organic (USDA certified) Nut Selection and Planters Organic Cashews, are aimed at helping...

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES INC. is preparing to launch its new "Grower's Reserve" line in early March, which includes six all-natural, no-sugar-added, refrigerated juices: Carrot Mango & Cranberry, Simply Squeezed Cranberry, Blueberry Pomegranate...

Albertsons LLC.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ALBERTSONS LLC plans to close 11 unprofitable stores in Texas by Mar. 11. Six of the stores are in the Metroplex, two are in Austin, two are in Amarillo and one in Lubbock. The closures are in addition to six stores in the Texas region that the...

Benihana Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
February 5, 2007... BENIHANA INC. inked definitive lease agreements for four new restaurants, in Houston, TX, South Miami, FL, Boston, MA and Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Schnuck Markets is partnering with Kaldi's Coffee Co. to open coffee bars in some of its local stores.(Kaldi's Coffee Co.)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... SCHNUCK MARKETS is partnering with KALDI'S COFFEE CO. to open coffee bars in some of its local stores. Kaldi's will debut in the grocery chain's new Twin Oaks, MO store, slated to open Jan. 30. Another coffee bar is planned to open in Schnuck's...

Frustrated by sluggish sales of their core brands, some Coca Cola Co. bottle distributors are making deals with new companies that market small.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Frustrated by sluggish sales of their core brands, some COCA COLA CO. bottle distributors are making deals with new companies that market small, faster-growing beverages. HONEST TEA, Bethesda, MD, struck deals with Coke bottlers in California,...

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) could cut as many as 3,000 workers from its North American force of 65,000.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES (CCE) could cut as many as 3,000 workers from its North American force of 65,000, according to MORGAN STANLEY beverage analyst Bill Pecoriello, as it wrestles with escalating materials costs and sliding soft drink sales in...

Dole Food Company, Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(partnership)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. is partnering with national organizations to launch a pilot program that will introduce innovative vending machines to schools featuring healthy food products. The vending machines will supply DOLE branded healthy foods,...

McDonald.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(renovation of stores)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... A Phoenix-area MCDONALD'S now features stationery exercise bikes inside its PlayPlace as part of a $1.6 million renovation that includes remodeling the store's interior as well as the children's play area. The revamp is part of the chain's...

Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. plans to introduce an additional 155 Simply Enjoy products to its upscale private label line in 2007.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET CO. plans to introduce an additional 155 Simply Enjoy products to its upscale private label line in 2007. The supermarket chain's Nancy J. Kubilus said, "We did recognize there was a success happening at TRADER JOE'S,...

The Schwan Food Co.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(introduction of pizza products)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... THE SCHWAN FOOD CO., Marshall, MN, launched a refrigerated version of its Freschetta pizza brand. It is the company's first effort to introduce a product that is not frozen. Freschetta Build & Bake is a line of make-your-own pizza products that...

Minyard Food Stores, Inc. put its 800,000-sq. ft. campus in Texas on the block.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... MINYARD FOOD STORES, INC. put its 800,000-sq. ft. campus in Texas on the block, following a previously announced deal to outsource its warehouse and distribution operations to ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS--see FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT Jan. 8, pg....

Latest financial reports.(Statistical table)(Financial report)
February 5, 2007... LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (in $000) Current % Change Year Year Ago AGRIUM INC. (CALGARY, CANADA) Qtr. To Dec. 31: Sales ...

Seabrook Brothers & Sons, Inc.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Seabrook Brothers & Sons, Inc. is a family business that grows and processes quality frozen vegetables for all your needs in southern New Jersey. Seabrook began farming in 1868 and freezing in 1929. Seabrook Farms supplies custom frozen...

Western Family Foods, Inc.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Tigard, OR-based Western Family Foods, Inc. is in the business of sourcing, procuring and marketing for the Western Family and Shurfine labels. Western Family distributes over 6,000 separate items and has an extensive GM/HBC line under the...

Savory Creations International.(FI MEMBER PROFILE)(subsidiary of Meto Corporation)(Company overview)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... 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...

President Bush requests extension of trade promotion authority ...(WASHINGTON)(Trade Act of 2002)
February 5, 2007... President Bush formally requested that the Congress renew his "trade promotion authority" (TPA, otherwise known as "fast track" authority). This request was summarized by Jeffrey S. Levin of Saul Ewing LLP. Current TPA, which was granted to...

... Issues order requiring advance notice for guidance documents.(WASHINGTON)(Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety and Inspection Service)
February 5, 2007... President Bush issued an executive order that will require federal agencies (e.g., the Food and Drug Administration, the Food Safety and Inspection Service) to provide the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with advance notification of...

2007 farm bill proposals unveiled.(WASHINGTON)
February 5, 2007... USDA unveiled its more than sixty-five 2007 farm bill proposals. They correspond to the 2002 farm bill titles with additional special focus areas, including specialty crops, beginning farmers and ranchers, and socially disadvantaged producers....

Debate over organic clones begins.(WASHINGTON)(genetically engineered organisms)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... FDA's recent decision to allow milk and meat from cloned animals on the market initiated the debate over whether or not these animals may be called organic, assuming they were raised organically. While those opposed to "organic clones" claim...

E.D. Smith & Sons, LP.(FOOD PRODUCT RECALLS REPORTED)(wegmans fat free garden french dressing has been recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing, 16-oz. bottles with a best before date of Aug. 22, 2007 is being recalled by E.D. SMITH & SONS, LP, Seaforth, Ontario, Canada. The product was distributed through retail stores in New York, Pennsylvania,...

Fine Land Corporation.(FOOD PRODUCT RECALLS REPORTED)
February 5, 2007... Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Melon Candy is being recalled by FINE LAND CORPORATION, Brooklyn, New York. The product was distributed in the New York City area. The recall began on Jan. 25, 2007 and is ongoing. Reason for Recall: "The product...

Vitalabs, Inc.(Egg Protein Powder recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Egg Protein Powder in Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors are being recalled by VITALABS, INC., Jonesboro, GA. The product was sold under a variety of brand names and was distributed nationwide. The firm initiated recall began on Jan. 29,...

United States Bakery.(Betsy Ross Brand Chocolate Donuts and Old Fashioned Donuts recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Betsy Ross Brand Chocolate Donuts and Old Fashioned Donuts, 12-oz. packages are being recalled by UNITED STATES BAKERY, Seattle, WA. The product was sold through convenience stores in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming. The firm initiated...

Whole Foods Market.(FOOD PRODUCT RECALLS REPORTED)
February 5, 2007... 365 Everyday Value Kalamata Olive Tapenade is being recalled by WHOLE FOODS MARKET. Approximately 6,000 jars of a 32,000-jar lot were distributed nationwide. The firm initiated recall began on Jan. 31, 2007 and is ongoing. Reason for Recall:...

Hill Meat Co.(Hill Meat Company Premium Black Forest recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Hill Meat Company Premium Black Forest, fully cooked smoked ham, 9-lbs. packages with a sell by date of March 26, 2007 is being recalled by HILL MEAT CO., Pendleton, OR. Approximately 1,080-lbs of smoked ham were distributed throughout...

The Natural State Meat Co.(Meacham Packing Company Hamburgers and Beef Ground Chuck recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Meacham Packing Company Hamburgers and Beef Ground Chuck, various size packages are being recalled by THE NATURAL STATE MEAT CO., Batesville, AR. Approximately 4,240-lbs. of ground beef products were distributed to Independence County, AR. The...

Whole Treat Organic Vanilla Ice Cream Bars Dipped in Chocolate are being recalled by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Whole Treat Organic Vanilla Ice Cream Bars Dipped in Chocolate are being recalled by WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Austin, TX. The product was manufactured by OREGON ICE CREAM, LLC, Eugene, OR and was distributed nationwide. The firm initiated recall...

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.(Atkins Advantage Morning Start Apple Crisp, Chocolate Chip Crisp, and Peanut Butter Crisp Breakfast Bars recallec)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Atkins Advantage Morning Start Apple Crisp, Chocolate Chip Crisp, and Peanut Butter Crisp Breakfast Bars are being recalled by ATKINS NUTRITIONALS, INC., Melville, NY. The product was manufactured by Multibar Foods, Inc., Montreal Quebec,...

Krispy Kreme Donut Company Inc.(Krispy Kreme, Honey Buns recalled)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Krispy Kreme, Honey Buns, were being recalled by Krispy Kreme Doughnut Distribution Center, Winston Salem, NC. The product was manufactured by KRISPY KREME DONUT COMPANY INC, Concord, NC and was distributed nationwide. The firm initiated recall...

Caribbean Ventures Inc.(FDA ISSUES WARNING LETTERS)(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... CARIBBEAN VENTURES INC., Miami, FL was issued a warning letter on Jan. 8, 2007 following an inspection of its seafood-importing establishment on Dec. 4 and 5, 2006. FDA found that the company had serious violation of the seafood Hazard Analysis...

Doody Farms, LLC.(FDA ISSUES WARNING LETTERS)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... DOODY FARMS, LLC, Auburn, NY was issued a warning letter on Jan. 11, 2007 following an inspection of its dairy operation from Oct. 24-Nov. 1, 2006. The FDA confirmed that the company offered a cow for sale for slaughter as food that was...

.... Fresh Serve Bakeries Inc.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . FRESH SERVE BAKERIES INC., provider of pastries to 34 Louisville, KY-area Dunkin' Donuts locations, is being targeted in a lawsuit brought by the doughnut chain that raises concerns about the facility's sanitary conditions. Fresh Serve...

Ag-Mart Produce Inc.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(federal lawsuit filed by 200 workers)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . Nearly 200 migrant workers filed a federal lawsuit against a AG-MART PRODUCE INC. for paying them, they say, less than minimum wage. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 3,000 people comprising indigent migrant workers who live in...

.... Lawmakers in Mississippi, Tennessee and several other states that charge sales tax on groceries are considering dropping the extra charges.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)
February 5, 2007... ... . Lawmakers in Mississippi, Tennessee and several other states that charge sales tax on groceries are considering dropping the extra charges. Fifteen states tax bread, milk and other groceries after three states dropped the tax last year,...

.... Although state law would not allow a local ban on trans fat, restaurants in Los Angeles will be urged to voluntarily phase out trans fats from kitchens over the next 18 months under a plan unveiled by city and county leaders.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . Although state law would not allow a local ban on trans fat, restaurants in Los Angeles will be urged to voluntarily phase out trans fats from kitchens over the next 18 months under a plan unveiled by city and county leaders. Incentives...

.... Two Pennsylvania Senators are strongly opposed to legislation under review that would allow Pennsylvania beer drinkers to buy their alcohol at supermarket cafes.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . Two Pennsylvania Senators are strongly opposed to legislation under review that would allow Pennsylvania beer drinkers to buy their alcohol at supermarket cafes. At issue, is a handful of liquor license applications, now under...

.... The Government Accountability Office designated federal oversight of food safety as a new high risk area because of risks to the economy and to public health and safety.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . The Government Accountability Office designated federal oversight of food safety as a new high risk area because of risks to the economy and to public health and safety. The GAO report notes that any food contamination could undermine...

.... The FTC will host a free public workshop to discuss the issues surrounding the use of mail-in rebates by manufacturers and retailers on Apr. 27 in San Francisco, CA.(YOU SHOULD KNOW....)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ... . The FTC will host a free public workshop to discuss the issues surrounding the use of mail-in rebates by manufacturers and retailers on Apr. 27 in San Francisco, CA. The workshop will gather representatives from consumer groups, industry,...

Atlantic mackerel, squid and butterfish.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(National Marine Fisheries Service)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID AND BUTTERFISH: NMFS implemented 2007 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid and butterfish. It also modified existing management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid and butterfish....

Proposed safety measures.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(fishing vessel observers)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... PROPOSED SAFETY MEASURES: NMFS proposed a rule that would enhance the safety of observers and the efficiency of their deployment. The rule would clarify prohibited actions regarding observers, reinforce that an observer may not be deployed or...

Michigan and Washington Concord juice grape producers.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... MICHIGAN AND WASHINGTON CONCORD JUICE GRAPE PRODUCERS: Foreign Agricultural Service terminated the certification of petitions for trade adjustment assistance that was filed by the National Grape Cooperative Association representing Michigan and...

The explosion of immigrant populations in the U.S. is fueling the growth of ethnic vegetables like cilantro and bok choy, giving farmers new, and potentially more profitable, revenue streams to add to their American staples of corn, sweet peppers and tomatoes.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... The explosion of immigrant populations in the U.S. is fueling the growth of ethnic vegetables like cilantro and bok choy, giving farmers new, and potentially more profitable, revenue streams to add to their American staples of corn, sweet...

Produce.(MARKETS)(Survey)
February 5, 2007... CALIFORNIA FREEZE UPDATE--A survey of some Safeway and Albertsons stores in California's Bay Area showed that prices for navel oranges, lemons, tangerines and avocados have increased over the past few weeks. Shoppers should not expect any...

Canned vegetables.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLES--The total area harvested in 2006 was 103,000 acres, down approximately 7% from the previous year. The yield per acre in the U.S. in 2006 was 4.90 tons, up slightly from 4.89 tons in 2005, but down from 5.23 tons in 2004....

Tomato products.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY TOMATO PRODUCTS * Shipments between Apr. 1-June 1, 2007 * Case Size Cases Spaghetti Sauce 24/300 129,600 Tomato Sauce 24/300 39,780...

Frozen vegetables.(Frozen brussels, Green Beans, broccoli, Frozen peas, corn, Cob corn and Diced carrots )
February 5, 2007... BRUSSELS SPROUTS--Frozen brussels sprouts in 12/16-oz. poly packs are priced between $9.30 and $9.40 per case and 12/2.5-lb. packs are priced between 70 and 75 cents per pound, both prices are f.o.b. CA. GREEN BEANS--Retail packs are...

Canned fruits.
February 5, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY CANNED FRUIT * Deliveries between Apr. 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 * Case Size Cases Canned Applesauce 24/300 132,840 Canned Plums...

NMFS determined that overfishing is occurring in fisheries for northeast winter skate, Gulf of Mexico gag and gray triggerfish, and Eastern Pacific Ocean yellowfin tuna.(IN THE NEWS ...)
February 5, 2007... NMFS determined that overfishing is occurring in fisheries for northeast winter skate, Gulf of Mexico gag and gray triggerfish, and Eastern Pacific Ocean yellowfin tuna. NMFS also determined that the rebuilding plan for Gulf of Mexico greater...

Processed fish.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... CHILEAN SEA BASS--Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will restore Chilean sea bass to its seafood counters in select markets in coming months. The retailer stopped carrying the fish in 2003 amid concerns that it was being overfished into extinction....

Dried vegetables.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFER * Shipments Between Mar. 6-27 and Mar. 28 - Apr. 20, 2007 * Metric Tons Destination Pack Size Quantity Product Sudan 50 K 4,990 Lentils...

Dried fruit & nuts.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY DRIED FRUIT AND NUT MIX Deliveries between Apr. 15, 2007 - June 30, 2007 * Size Cases Dried Fruit and Nut Mix 24/1-lb. 4,368 Dried Fruit and Nut Mix...

Frozen fruits.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY FROZEN FRUIT * Deliveries between Apr. 15, 2007 - June 30, 2007 * Case Size Cases Frozen Strawberries 30-lb. 10,560 Frozen...

Juices & concentrates.(Ocean Spray)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY CANNED JUICES Deliveries between Apr. 1, 2007 through June 1, 2007 * Case Size Cases Apple Juice 12/46 oz. can 65,688 Orange Juice 12/46 oz....

Butter.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... BUTTER BUTTER MARKET, FEB. 2 (Source: USDA) Cents Per Pound: 2/2/07 1/26/07 Chge. Grade AA 1.2380 1.2475 -.0095

Cheese.(MARKETS)
February 5, 2007... CHEESE CHEDDAR CHEESE MARKET FEB. 2 Cents Per Pound: 2/2/07 Chge. Fr. Last Wk. Barrels 1.3520 +.0275 Blocks (40-lbs.) 1.3330 +.0290

Eggs.(Table)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... EGGS EGG PRICES TO RETAILERS FEB. 2 (Source: USDA) Wk. Ending Wk. Ending Cents per dozen: 2-Feb 26-Jan. Chge. Extra Large-NY 116-120 131-135 -16...

Chicken.(Table)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... CHICKEN PRELIMINARY BROILER PRICES FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF FEB. 5 Cents Per Pound: This Week Last Week Chicago 65-68 65-68 Cleveland Too Few Too Few Detroit Too Few ...

Futures prices.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... FUTURES PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Cash Mar. May As of Feb. 2, 2007: Price Futures Futures Corn, bu. $3.75 $3.98 ...

Commodity prices.
February 5, 2007... COMMODITY PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Week Week % Chge. Ended Ended Last 2-Feb 26-Jan...

Farm prices.(Statistical table)
February 5, 2007... FARM PRICES WHAT FARMERS WERE PAID FOR FARM PRODUCTS - JAN. (Source: USDA) % Chge. % Chge. Commodity & Unit Jan. Last Mo. Last Yr. Beans, Dry Edible, Cwt. ...