The Food Institute Report articles from January 2005

The Food Institute Report archives from January 2005

Report to members.
January 10, 2005... As we publish this first issue of 2005 I wanted to let you know what to expect from The Food Institute in the coming year. There will be no increase in dues this year, yet we continue to add additional member benefits and will be providing an...

Campbell increasing prices of soups, other products.
January 10, 2005... Campbell Soup Company is increasing the list price of selected soups and other domestic retail products effective Feb. 28, 2005. The price increase represents an approximate 4.8% weighted average price increase across Campbell's U.S. Soup,...

Convenience and health dominate the food trends for 2005.
January 10, 2005... As the new year begins, various news sources have released their predictions for the trends that will emerge in 2005. The Food Institute has reviewed these trends and offers a roundup of some of the most prominent mentions. HEALTH ...

A review of 10 of the nation's most popular weight-loss programs found that except for Weight Watchers, none of them offer proof that they actually work at helping people shed pounds and keep them off.(Health Hits)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * A review of 10 of the nation's most popular weight-loss programs found that except for Weight Watchers, none of them offer proof that they actually work at helping people shed pounds and keep them off. However, Thomas Wadden, a University of...

The first side-by-side comparison of four popular diets-Atkins low carb, Ornish low fat, the Zone and Weight Watchers-has found no difference in each plan's weight-loss potential.(Health Hits)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * The first side-by-side comparison of four popular diets-Atkins low carb, Ornish low fat, the Zone and Weight Watchers-has found no difference in each plan's weight-loss potential. The type of diet does not seem to matter nearly as much as...

Dutch health insurer VGZ will reimburse policyholders who consume certain cholesterol-reducing margarine, yogurt and milk products.(Health Hits)(Zorgverzekeraar VGZ)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Dutch health insurer VGZ will reimburse policyholders who consume certain cholesterol-reducing margarine, yogurt and milk products. The insurers said this was the first time an insurance company would be subsidizing food rather than medicine,...

A compound in the Indian spice curry may ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at UCLA.(Health Hits)(University of California (Los Angeles))(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * A compound in the Indian spice curry may ward off Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at UCLA, reported WebMD.com.

Nutraceuticals Institute at Rutgers University.(Health Hits)(research on avocado)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Avocados are one of the top 10 most nutrient-dense foods, according to a study conducted by Paul A. Lachance, Ph.D., director of the Nutraceuticals Institute at Rutgers University. When compared with other commonly eaten fruits, avocados...

Agricultural Research Service.(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * U.S. scientists have discovered that organic ketchup contains higher levels of lycopene, which protects against cancer. Scientists Mary Chapman and Betty Ishida, working at the Agricultural Research Service in Albany, CA, tested lycopene...

Danish Institute of Agricultural Research.(Danish Institute of Agricultural Research)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Drinking organic milk has more health benefits than drinking non-organic, according to a study by the Danish Institute of Agricultural Research, which is part of the University of Newcastle's Quality Low Input Food Congress. The study showed...

Publix to launch store-brand Hispanic products.
January 10, 2005... Publix Super Markets is the latest in a string of retailers who are introducing or expanding private label lines and increasing their investments in such programs. The company will launch its store-brand Hispanic products in the first quarter...

A look at some of the private label developments of 2004.
January 10, 2005... * This fall, Stop & Shop introduced Nature's Promise, a store brand line of organic and natural food products available exclusively at Stop & Shop's nearly 350 locations. Some of the products launched initially included dairy and grocery...

Triarc Companies, Inc.(News In A Minute)(test marketing)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Arby's, a subsidiary of Triarc Companies, Inc., will test an entire line of all natural chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders and salad products in four markets starting in January. Arby's new All Chicken Chicken products are made with 100% all...

Jimboy's Tacos.(News In A Minute)(new facilities)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Mexican-food chain Jimboy's Tacos plans to open nine new restaurants in the new year, seven in the Sacramento, CA area, two in Las Vegas, including one that represents a new concept. Starting in 2006, the 40-unit Roseville, CA-based company...

Stop & Shop.(News In A Minute)(Stop and Shop Companies Inc.)(facility approval)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Stop & Shop received approval for a 65,600-sq. ft. supermarket in Kennebunk, ME, paving the way for the chain's entry into Maine... MaineToday.com (Dec. 28)

Bigg's newest store will have expanded produce, organics and wine sections.(News In A Minute)(Hyper Shoppes Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Bigg's newest store will have expanded produce, organics and wine sections. It also will feature a built-in demonstration station, where workers will prepare dishes. Bigg's, based on the French hypermarket concept and owned by food...

Nestle.(News In A Minute)(Products)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Nestle is launching a new line of low-fat, sugar free and vitamin-fortified treats called Nestle Kids Frozen Treats. The line of sherbet and ice cream tubes, pops and mini-sandwiches are designed to appeal to health-conscious parents......

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(News In A Minute)(Price increase)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. announced a price increase of approximately $.35 per pound of roasted coffee. This price increase, of less than a penny per cup of brewed coffee, reflects the impact of three factors: a sharp increase in...

The Penn Traffic Co.(News In A Minute)(Facilities sale)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * The Penn Traffic Co. will sell its five warehouse distribution centers for $37 million and emerge from bankruptcy during the first quarter of 2005, reported Progressive Grocer (Dec. 27). The company will sell its three warehouses in New York...

Ukiah Brewing Co.(News In A Minute)(Certification)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Ukiah Brewing Co. became the first restaurant in California to be certified as organic and the country's second organically certified restaurant, after Restaurant Nora in Washington, DC. Sales of organic produce have more than doubled between...

Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers.(News In A Minute)
January 10, 2005... * Proclaiming an end to the low-carb diet craze, Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers will be touting the sustainability of their programs in advertising and new products... CNNMoney.com (Jan. 2)

Unified Western Grocers is becoming the first grocery wholesaler to join the Petroleum Convenience Alliance for Technology Standards (PCATS).(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Unified Western Grocers is becoming the first grocery wholesaler to join the Petroleum Convenience Alliance for Technology Standards (PCATS), a convenience store industry B2B standards group based in Alexandria, VA... Supermarket News.

The Sugar Association.(News In A Minute)(Marketing)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * The Sugar Association will launch a multimillion-dollar marketing effort in the first quarter of 2005 to help "reverse the impact of sugar bashing brought on by the low-carb craze" and manufacturers of artificial sweeteners... Brandweek.com...

McDonald's Corp.(News In A Minute)(Production Process)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * McDonald's Corp. is considering whether to require its processors to use a method for slaughtering poultry that animal rights groups say is more humane... Tampa Bay Online (Dec. 30)

Panera Bread.(News In A Minute)(Facilities)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Panera Bread opened five bakery-cafes across San Diego and plans to open 15 more in the next five years... Union-Tribune (Jan. 5)

Ellenbee-Leggett Co., Inc., Fairfield, OH, signed a dietary prime vendor contract with the Greater Cincinnati Health Council, according ID Report (Dec. 17).(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Ellenbee-Leggett Co., Inc., Fairfield, OH, signed a dietary prime vendor contract with the Greater Cincinnati Health Council, according ID Report (Dec. 17). The three-year contract, whose dollar value was not revealed, includes all dining...

Wal-Mart Supercenter, Jungle Jim's International Market.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Faced with increased competition from a Wal-Mart Supercenter, Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, OH is using the typically slow shopping period after the holidays to promote its recent move to lower prices on everyday grocery...

Stegner Foods.(News In A Minute)(Production)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Stegner Foods abruptly halted production until further notice, reported Cincinnati Business Courier. Stegner develops and manufactures shelf-stable pasta, rice and soups in flexible packaging.

Kellogg Company is unveiling a redesigned Eggo Waffles package in January.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Kellogg Company is unveiling a redesigned Eggo Waffles package in January. "We gave it a more delectable, homey, cooked-in-your-mom's kitchen feel to it," stated Bill Bless, managing director at DuPuis Design, Chicago. Kellogg is also adding...

H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, PA, plans to sell its 51% stake in Heinz-Remedia Ltd., Tel Aviv, in a process resembling a tender.(News In A Minute)(Heinz Frozen Food Co.)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, PA, plans to sell its 51% stake in Heinz-Remedia Ltd., Tel Aviv, in a process resembling a tender. Heinz Israel includes Heinz Remedia Ltd. and Heinz Remedia Industries Ltd., which produce, market, sell and...

Tyson Foods.(temporarily suspend operations)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Tyson Foods will temporarily suspend operations at four beef plants and the second shift at another. The affected plants are located in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest, and have been hurt by a combination of tight cattle supplies,...

Officials of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and the National Restaurant Association formed a joint initiative to help the produce and restaurant industries work together to enhance quality assurance.(News In A Minute)
January 10, 2005... * Officials of the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association and the National Restaurant Association formed a joint initiative to help the produce and restaurant industries work together to enhance quality assurance for fresh fruits and...

Ralphs Grocery.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Ralphs Grocery will close its three stores in Bakersfield, CA, effective Mar. 6, because they are unprofitable... Supermarket News (Jan. 7)

Albertsons Inc.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Albertsons Inc. is converting 11 of its Florida supermarkets into Super Saver stores. The Albertsons stores, which will close in 30 days, will reopen in one to two months after the stores are remodeled and restocked... The South Florida...

Gatorade, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is considering building a bottling and distribution center for its Propel water brand.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Gatorade, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is considering building a bottling and distribution center for its Propel water brand in Edgecombe County, NC... MSNBC.com (Jan. 2)

Coca-Cola North America.(advertising contracts)(double Teen People magazine)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... * Coca-Cola North America placed two million edible tattoos on a Hi-C Sour Blast juice advertisement in a double Teen People magazine issue this year. The candy product insertion was an ad industry breakthrough, with more than 10,000 Teen...

Latest financial reports (000 omitted).(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (000 omitted) Current % Chge. Year Year Ago ARK RESTAURANTS CORP. (New York, NY) Qtr. To Oct. 2: Sales $33,300 26.0% Net...

Mergers & acquisitions.
January 10, 2005... Bumble Bee Seafoods, LLC, San Diego, a subsidiary of Connors Bros. Income Fund, executed a $93 million transaction agreement with Castleberry/Snow's Brands, Inc., which will involve merging a subsidiary of Bumble Bee into Castleberry....

Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.(management)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... Founded in 1983, Burlington, VT-based Bruegger's Enterprises is a leader in the quick, casual restaurant segment with 242 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 17 states. The company's menu hosts a wide variety of authentic boiled and baked bagels,...

Heritage salmon limited.(management)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... Heritage Salmon is a leading North American marketer of fresh farm-raised Atlantic salmon. Heritage operations are located in the pristine cold Canadian waters off the east and west coasts of Canada. Heritage's state of the art processing...

Market Day.(FL Members Profiles)(fund raising for education)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... Market Day's mission is raising funds for education and since its inception nearly 30 years ago has raised over $330 million for America's schools. Itasca, IL-based Market Day offers a Family of Fundraisers, including its flagship monthly food...

SUPERVALU Inc.(FL Members Profiles)
January 10, 2005... SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company, is one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery channel. With annual revenues exceeding $20 billion, Eden Prairie, MN-based SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions with its more than 1,500...

USDA's move to lift Canadian Cattle ban in March Questioned.(Washington)(Center For Food Safety)(United States Department of Agriculture)
January 10, 2005... Canada discovered its second indigenous case of madcow disease just slightly more than a year after the single U.S. case was found in Washington state. As a result, USDA's plan to reopen the U.S. border to Canadian cattle on Mar. 7 came under...

National response plan established for homeland security.(Washington)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... An effort to strengthen homeland security protections, including in the food and agriculture sector, was unveiled last week by Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. Called The National Response Plan, it will serve as a guide to coordinate...

CSPI chided as "nutrition nannies" in response to its kid marketing guidelines.(Washington)
January 10, 2005... Consumer group, The Center for Science in the Public Interest, (CSPI) called on food manufacturers, among others to reform the way drinks, snacks, fast-food meals, and other foods are marketed to kids. Its Guidelines for Responsible Food...

Marsh Sued over "Fresh Market" name.(Washington)(Arthur's Fresh Market)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis alleges that Marsh Supermarkets' new Arthur's Fresh Market store copied the name, size and concept of The Fresh Market, a Greensboro, NC-based chain which plans to move into Indiana. Marsh...

Food product recalls: reported.(Washington)
January 10, 2005... The Jan. 5 Enforcement Report from FDA included the following food product recalls: Longevity Wonton Wrappers: Perishable wonton wrapper is a doughy covering for a meat product used in Asian restaurants as an ingredient in wonton soup,...

ITC clears way for tariffs on shrimp imports.(Washington)
January 10, 2005... The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled after a one-year probe that Thailand, India, China, Vietnam, Brazil and Ecuador were dumping shrimp at unfair prices. The commission upheld last February's preliminary finding that imports had...

You should know....(Zorgverzekeraar VGZ)(lawsuits)
January 10, 2005... ... . Class-action status was granted to lawsuit brought by 11 former employees of Albertsons Inc. in September 2000 who claimed the grocery and drugstore operator failed to pay departing workers promptly, reported The Los Angeles Times. The...

Pistachios.(Noted in the Federal Register)(date extension )(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... PISTACHIOS -- USDA delayed the effective date to Aug. 1, 2005, for aflatoxin, size and quality requirements for handling California pistachios. The new date corresponds to the 2005 crop year. Contact: Melissa Schmaedick, 435-259-7988. Jan. 5,...

U.S. Fisheries: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requests comments on management of the monkfish fishery in the Atlantic, due Mar. 3, 2005.(Noted in the Federal Register)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... U.S. FISHERIES: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requests comments on management of the monkfish fishery in the Atlantic, due Mar. 3, 2005. Contact: Allison R. Ferreira, 978-281-9103. Jan. 3, 2005 70FR 68-69 NMFS extended the...

EPA food pesticide regulations.(Noted in the Federal Register)(Brief Article)
January 10, 2005... EPA FOOD PESTICIDE REGULATIONS: EPA issued a final rule on an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soybeans, eggs, fish, crustacea, and/or wheat when used as inert or active ingredients in...

Price trends of canned vegetables: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF CANNED VEGETABLES: 2003-2004 2003 Dollars Per Case: Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June Whole Kernel Corn-MW 24/303 7.50- 7.50- 7.50- 7.50- 7.50- ...

Price trends of canned tomatoes & tomato products: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF CANNED TOMATOES & TOMATO PRODUCTS: 2003-2004 Dollars Per 2003: Case: Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June Tomato Sauce 24/300 8.25- 8.25- 8.25- 8.25- 8.25- 8.25-...

Price trends of forzen vegetables: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES: 2003-2004 2003 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Broccoli: Spears, 24/10-oz. 9.55- 9.55- 9.55- 9.55- ...

Price trends of canned fruits: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF CANNED FRUITS: 2003-2004 2003 Dollars Per Case: Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Cling Peaches 24/303 Choice HS 14.50- 14.50- 14.50- 14.50- 15.25 ...

Price trends of canned fish and shellfish, 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF CANNED FISH AND SHELLFISH, 2003-2004 Dollars Per 2003: Case Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. SALMON Salmon, Pink Talls 16.00- 16.00- 16.00- 16.00- 24/14-3/4-oz. ...

Price trends of dried fruits, 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF DRIED FRUITS, 2003-2004 Dollars Per 2003 Pound Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May APRICOTS Domestic f.o.b. California; Imported ex whse New York Fancy Blenheims ...

Price trends of nuts and nutmeats, 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF NUTS AND NUTMEATS, 2003-2004 2003 Dollars Per Pound: Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. ALMONDS Nonpareil Supreme 2.05 2.05- 2.05- 2.05- ...

Price trends of frozen fruits: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF FROZEN FRUITS: 2003-2004 Dollars Per Pound: 2003 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. Strawberries: 6/6.5-lb. Sl., f o.b. California 0.68- 0.66- 0.66- 0.66-...

Price trends of juices and frozen & bulk concentrates: 2003-2004.(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRICE TRENDS OF JUICES AND FROZEN & BULK CONCENTRATES: 2003-2004 2003 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. CANNED/BOTTLED JUICE Apple Juice, 12.00-...

Butter.(Markets)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... BUTTER MARKET, JAN. 7 (Source: USDA) Cents Per Pound: 1/7/2005 12/22/2004 Chge. Grade AA 158.00 153.50 +4.5

Cheese.(Markets)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... CHEDDAR CHEESE MARKET JAN. 7 Cents Per Pound: 1/7/2005 Chge. Fr. Last Wk. Barrels 1.45 N.A. Blocks (40-lbs.) 1.49 N.A.

Eggs.(prices)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... EGG PRICES TO RETAILERS JAN. 7 (Source: USDA) Wk. Ending Chng. From Cents per dozen: Jan. 7 Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Extra Large-NY 56-60 71-75 -9 Large-NY ...

Chicken.(Markets)(prices)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... PRELIMINARY BROILER PRICES FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF JAN. 9 Cents Per Pound: This Week Last Week Chicago 63.00-66.00 58.00-61.00 Cleveland Too Few Too Few Detroit Too Few Too...

Futures prices.(Markets)(agricultural products)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... (Source: Wall Street Journal) Cash Mar. 05 May 05 As of Jan. 7, 2005: Price Futures Futures Corn, bu. $1.99 $2.09 $2.16 Soybeans, bu. ...

Commodity prices.(markets)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 10, 2005... (Source: Wall Street Journal) Week Week % Chge. Ended Ended Last Jan. 7 Dec. 22 Steers, Tex.-Okl....

Wholesale food prices up 8.6% since 2002.
January 17, 2005... On the heels of a 4.1% increase in 2003, wholesale food prices jumped another 4.5% last year--the largest single year jump in fourteen years. That also marks the largest "two year" advance since 1989 & 1990, according to the Bureau of Labor...

New product activity in the U.S. skyrockets in 2004.
January 17, 2005... A new record has been set, with the new product tally tracked by Mintel's Global New Products Database soaring to 38,786 in 2004--an incredible 45% rise over 2003! While the total food category posted a healthy 20% increase in introductions...

At least 30 dollar general markets to open this year.(Dollar General Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... Dollar General Corp., which has been testing its Dollar General Market concept, plans to open at least 30 of the neighborhood stores this year. Dollar General Markets, which sell a larger selection of refrigerated and frozen food items as well...

McDonald's to test the waters of the premium coffee market.(McDonald's Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... McDonald's expects to test, then roll out, "premium coffee" to its 13,000 U.S. stores later this year or in 2006. After testing specialty coffee with McCafe coffee shops, the company is now looking to enter the $8.9 billion market, reported USA...

Roundy's opened a new 70,000-sq. ft. Rainbow Foods supermarket in Shakopee, MN.(New Store News)(Roundy's Inc.)(Minnesota)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... Roundy's opened a new 70,000-sq. ft. Rainbow Foods supermarket in Shakopee, MN--the first of several new stores that corporate parent Roundy's Inc. has planned for the Twin Cities area... The Pioneer Press

Earth Fare.(New Store News)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... Charlotte, SC's already competitive grocery store scene gets a new addition this week with the grand opening of a 27,000-sq. ft. Earth Fare... Charlotte Observer

Grocery Outlet.(New Store News)(Grocery Outlet Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... Grocery Outlet is opening a new store in Lynnwood, WA... HeraldNet

Cold Stone Creamery.(New Store News)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... ... Cold Stone Creamery opened in Grand Forks, ND... Grand Forks Herald (Jan. 8)

Kraft to highlight more nutritious products with a new labeling program ...(Kraft Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... Kraft Foods Inc. will introduce a Sensible Solution labeling program in the U.S., featuring a prominent on-pack "flag" for food and beverage products that meet specific, "better-for-you" nutrition criteria that Kraft has established for each...

... And a shift in the products it advertises to children.
January 17, 2005... Additionally, Kraft will shift the mix of products it advertises in television, radio and print media viewed primarily by children ages 6-11, such as many popular cartoon programs, toward products that carry the Sensible Solutions flag. It will...

Pepsi to play up Smart spot program through national retail promotion.(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... PepsiCo will use a national retail promotion to connect with U.S. consumers about its Smart Spot program and products currently on store shelves nationally. The Smart Spot designation indicates the product meets nutrition criteria based on...

Vending industry kicks off campaign targeting childhood obesity.(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... The vending machine trade association has teamed up with pro football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann to initiate its own $1 million campaign against childhood obesity. Included in the program will be rating the nutritional value of the food in the...

Food store sales up 4.7% in 2004 ...(Retail Sales)(Illustration)
January 17, 2005... The nation's food and beverage stores rang up sales of $529.7 billion last year, 4.7% more than the prior year. Grocery stores, mostly supermarkets, accounted for 89.6% of the total, or $474.6 billion. Food and beverage stores finished off the...

... While eating & drinking places see 9.5% gain.(Retail Sales)(Illustration)
January 17, 2005... Total foodservice and drinking place sales advanced 9% in December, a slightly slower rate of increase than the 9.5% this industry experienced for all of 2004, according to Bureau of Census data released last week. Overall sales totaled $391.0...

CKE Restaurants Inc.(market share)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... * While many restaurant chains are featuring healthier fare, products for the non-calorie counting consumer are proving successful for some fast food operators. Hardee's owner, CKE Restaurants Inc., attributed a 5.8% sale gain in December to...

Coca-Cola Company will introduce Coca-Cola with Lime in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2005.(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... * Coca-Cola Company will introduce Coca-Cola with Lime in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2005. The Atlanta-based company claims that Diet Coke with Lime, introduced a year ago, is now the top-selling flavored diet cola in the U.S. ...

In 2005, Delhaize Group expects to open 50 new supermarkets in the U.S., including 11 relocated stores.(News In A Minute)(Brief Article)
January 17, 2005... * In 2005, Delhaize Group expects to open 50 new supermarkets in the U.S., including 11 relocated stores. Delhaize Group plans to close 17 stores in the U.S., resulting in a net increase of 22 stores to a total number at the end of 2005 of...