The Food Institute Report articles from October 2007

The Food Institute Report archives from October 2007

Food price inflation pegged at 3% to 4% in 2008.(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... USDA's projection for food-at-home prices in 2008 was lifted another 0.5% on both ends of the range, to 3% to 4%--just slightly less than the 3.5% to 4.5% forecast for this year. Both are well under the very minimal inflation rates of 1.9%, and...

Multitude of trends invading the candy aisle.
October 1, 2007... Flavor fusions, sweet benefits, artisan palate, organic, the dark side, simply sugar-free, reinventing classics, international influences, and child's play comprise the top trends driving product releases of 2007 and 2008, according to the...

Whole foods debuts market hall, expanding in Northern California.(Whole Foods Market Inc.)
October 1, 2007... An innovative market hall design, featuring shopping ease, entertainment and local pride, was unveiled to the Oakland, CA community on Sept. 26 when Whole Foods Market, Inc. opened its new store. The market hall design, enabling shoppers to...

Food price hikes impacting sales, may change buying patterns ...
October 1, 2007... First it was increased ethanol production that was starting to drive higher consumer prices, but now other product areas are coming into play to make eating more costly for the average American. According to the Associated Press (Sept. 20),...

... While rising grain prices threaten the food supply for third world.
October 1, 2007... Not only are the days of cheap grain gone for good, the impact is going to go far beyond just making life difficult for the American consumer, reported The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 28). Huge and growing demand, associated higher prices, and...

Americans are cutting back on dining out.(Survey)
October 1, 2007... Fifty-four percent of Americans will eat out less at restaurants over the next three months, according to a survey of 1,000 consumers in conjunction with RBC CAPITAL MARKETS Annual Consumer Conference. Moreover, 62% of Americans that earn less...

Understanding shopping behavior of hispanic consumers.(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... As Hispanics become more acculturated, there is less evidence of brand loyalty, revealed NIELSEN HOMESCAN research. For example, select brand/flavors of carbonated soft drinks show that 33% of English language-only/preferred Hispanics met their...

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO. unveiled the latest version of its "fresh" concept at its Park Ridge, NJ store on Sept. 27. It is touted as featuring premium-quality fresh food shops within the store, a full-service pharmacy and healthcare...

Pro's Ranch Markets.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... PRO'S RANCH MARKETS, a California-based grocery store chain catering to the Hispanic consumer, opened a 77,000-sq. ft. store in El Paso, TX. Another store is slated to open in Albuquerque in early 2008... El Paso Times (Sept. 22).

County Line Bar-B-Q restaurants, Austin, TX, opened Cannoli Joe's Gourmet Italian Feast.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... COUNTY LINE BAR-BQ restaurants, Austin, TX, opened CANNOLI JOE'S GOURMET ITALIAN FEAST, a 12,000-sq ft. restaurant, where 10 chefs prepare food in front of the customers.

Taco Del Mar.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... TACO DEL MAR will open franchised run locations in Clovis and Visalia, CA in November... The Fresno Bee (Sept. 24).

Gourmet Gallery opened a 1,200-sq. ft. location in Oklahoma City.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... GOURMET GALLERY opened a 1,200-sq. ft. location in Oklahoma City, OK... The Edmond Sun (Sept. 22).

Urban Fare.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Vancouver gourmet grocer URBAN FARE opened its second store, with plans to open two more units in the city by 2011. The new 21,500-sq. ft. store is located in Coal Harbour.

The Vancouver Sun (Sept. 21) ... Harris Teeter is planning to open a 52,7000-sq. ft. store.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... The Vancouver Sun (Sept. 21)... HARRIS TEETER is planning to open a 52,7000-sq. ft. store in Warrenton, VA in about a year... Times-Democrat (Sept. 24).

Sarah's Pastries & Candies.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... SARAH'S PASTRIES & CANDIES, a Chicago bakery and coffee shop, plans to open its second store within a Macy's... Crain's Chicago Business (Sept. 26).

Jack in The Box.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... JACK IN THE BOX will reenter the Colorado market by opening a restaurant in Golden in November, with a second location planned for Arvada in early 2008... Rocky Mountain News (Sept. 27).

A Whole Foods market will open in Ladue, MO after a Wild Oats is closed next summer.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... A WHOLE FOODS market will open in Ladue, MO after a WILD OATS is closed next summer... STLtoday. com (Sept. 27).

Dominick.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... DOMINICK'S opened its newest store in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago... Chicago Sun-Times (Sept. 27).

David's Gourmet.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Grocery store DAVID'S GOURMET will open by early November in Kitchener, Ontario... 570 News (Sept. 26).

Ingles Markets.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... INGLES MARKETS will open a 44,000-sq. ft store in Westminster, SC on Sept. 29... UpStateToday. com (Sept. 27).

Winn Dixie.(NEW STORE NEWS)
October 1, 2007... A 50,709-sq. ft. WINN DIXIE store in New Orleans, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, reopened... WDSU (Sept. 27)

Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... TESCO'S FRESH & EASY NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET plans to open 48 locations throughout California's Inland Empire with some sites already under consideration. In addition to the Inland Empire, Fresh & Easy will open stores throughout Southern...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. partnered with the Carbon Disclosure Project to measure the amount of energy used to create products throughout its supply chain, including the procurement, manufacturing and distribution process.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... WAL-MART STORES, INC. partnered with the CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT to measure the amount of energy used to create products throughout its supply chain, including the procurement, manufacturing and distribution process. Using this measurement...

Dunkin' Donuts.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(planning to open 70 locations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... DUNKIN' DONUTS plans to open 70 locations in the Memphis, TN area. Only 14 to 18 units will be freestanding and the remainder will be located in hospitals, universities, convenience stores and office buildings. Six Dunkin' Donuts shops were...

Caribou Coffee Co. Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... CARIBOU COFFEE CO. INC. increased its beverage prices by about 2. 5% due to a combination of cost pressures. The price increase equates to roughly 8 cents per drink and puts it on par with STARBUCKS CORP. prices, according to George Mileusnic,...

Chester's International signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with restaurant chain Taco Maker.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... CHESTER'S INTERNATIONAL signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with restaurant chain TACO MAKER, calling for 100 Chester's-Taco Maker co-branded locations to open throughout Puerto Rico and Florida during the next five years... QSR Magazine...

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., Atlanta, signed development agreements with four new and 13 existing franchisees to open 35 new Arby's restaurants throughout the U.S.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... ARBY'S RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., Atlanta, signed development agreements with four new and 13 existing franchisees to open 35 new Arby's restaurants throughout the U.S. Currently, there are more than 3,600 Arby's restaurants worldwide, with...

Winco Foods.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... WINCO FOODS plans to build a 700,000-sq. ft. distribution center in Boise, ID to serve its Idaho and eastern Washington stores. WinCo has eight stores in Idaho with the ninth store is slated to open in November... The Idaho Statesman (Sept....

The Hardee's and Carl'S Jr. fast-food chains will begin purchasing eggs and pork from suppliers who do not keep animals in cages or crates, according to spokesmen for Hardee's and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The HARDEE'S AND CARL'S JR. fast-food chains will begin purchasing eggs and pork from suppliers who do not keep animals in cages or crates, according to spokesmen for Hardee's and PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. Carpinteria,...

Albertson's LLC.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... ALBERTSON'S LLC is doing away with its Preferred card program in Dallas-Fort Worth and instead will offer discounted items to all its shoppers. For the last few months, Albertson's has been phasing out the card in its other markets, including...

Alberton's LLC.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... SOUTHERN FAMILY MARKETS is set to convert seven stores in Alabama and Mississippi to the PIGGLY WIGGLY banner during the first week in October, according to a spokeswoman for the retailer. Southern Family, a division of C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS,...

Uwajimaya Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... Asian grocery store UWAJIMAYA INC. is seeking to open at least three new locations over the next five years in the Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco Bay areas... Puget Sound Business Journal (Sept. 25)

Coca-Cola Enterprises Nederland BV.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES NEDERLAND BV expects sales of Fernandes, a super-sweet soda, to grow more than 20% in the Netherlands, to about one million cases, according to a spokesman for the company. The bottler is currently test-marketing the...

Research and Markets.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Snacking continues to remain an important component of consumers daily eating and drinking behaviors; however, the majority (61%) of U. S. and European consumers have sought to improve the healthiness of their snacking in 2007. Specifically,...

Asian Village of Detroit Inc., an 18,000-sq. ft. multi-restaurant development, recently opened in downtown Detroit.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
October 1, 2007... ASIAN VILLAGE OF DETROIT INC., an 18,000-sq. ft. multi-restaurant development, recently opened in downtown Detroit. Asian Village features a fine-dining restaurant called FUSIA; a casual dine-in or take-out Asian restaurant called ASIAN...

Mintel.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(sales of herbs)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Sales of fresh herbs are rising in the UK and consumers are on track to spend about 46 million [pounds sterling] on basil, coriander, parsley and other fresh herbs this year, an increase of more than 50% in the past five years, according to...

Chicago grocery executive Paul Butera is buying, Sheboygan, WI-based Fresh Brands Inc., a supplier and franchiser of Piggly Wiggly stores.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Chicago grocery executive PAUL BUTERA is buying, Sheboygan, WI-based FRESH BRANDS INC., a supplier and franchiser of PIGGLY WIGGLY stores. Paul Butera is chairman of CERTIFIED GROCERY MIDWEST INC., a Chicago grocery distributor, and CERTIFIED...

Fox Paine Management III, LLC-owned FP Icicle Holdings, Inc. completed the purchase of Icicle Seafoods, Inc., a diversified seafood harvesting and processing company with processing facilities operating throughout Alaska in most major fisheries.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
October 1, 2007... FOX PAINE MANAGEMENT III, LLC-owned FP ICICLE HOLDINGS, INC. completed the purchase of ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC., a diversified seafood harvesting and processing company with processing facilities operating throughout Alaska in most major...

Lipari Foods Inc., a Warren, MI-based food distributor, bought Wholey's Wholesale, a Pittsburgh, PA-based distributor of seafood to restaurants and supermarkets.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
October 1, 2007... LIPARI FOODS INC., a Warren, MI-based food distributor, bought WHOLEY'S WHOLESALE, a Pittsburgh, PA-based distributor of seafood to restaurants and supermarkets... MSN Money (Sept. 21)

Correction.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Correction notice)
October 1, 2007... On Sept 14, shareholders of ASSOCIATED GROCERS approved the sale of its company to UNIFIED WESTERN GROCERS, not United Western Grocers as inadvertently appeared in the Sept. 24 issue of the FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT, page 7.

Champps Entertainment, Inc. agreed to provide F&H Acquisition Corp.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... CHAMPPS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. agreed to provide F&H ACQUISITION CORP. and its equity sponsors, NEWCASTLE PARTNERS L.P., NEWCASTLE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FUND III, L.P. and STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P., additional time to complete the financing of F&H's...

Kraft Foods Inc. is taking first-round bids for its POST cereals unit, according to the Financial Times.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)
October 1, 2007... KRAFT FOODS INC. is taking first-round bids for its POST cereals unit, according to the Financial Times. PEPSICO INC. is reportedly showing serious interest in the company, however, Kraft and PepsiCo spokespeople could not be reached for...

A group involving title insurer Fidelity National Financial Inc. and several private equity firms emerged in the bidding for burger chain Wendy's International Inc., according to The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 27).(MERGER RELATED NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... A group involving title insurer FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL INC. and several private equity firms emerged in the bidding for burger chain WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL INC., according to The Wall Street Journal (Sept. 27). Fidelity National Chairman...

Ihop Corp.'s CEO wants to sell most of Applebee's company-owned stores to franchisees, pending successful completion of the acquisition of Applebee's International Inc.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... IHOP CORP. 'S CEO wants to sell most of APPLEBEE'S company-owned stores to franchisees, pending successful completion of the acquisition of Applebee's International Inc. The goal is to rejuvenate the Applebee's look and menu to make it stand...

The Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association ended discussions of potential merger at this time.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)
October 1, 2007... THE PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION and the UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION ended discussions of potential merger at this time, but will continue to cooperate in areas of mutual interest to each association's members... The Produce News (Sept....

Foods to go moving quickly.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The number of foods with go in the product name or labeling more than tripled since 2001, from 134 to around 500, according to market research firm DATAMONITOR. One of the most recent examples is a Milky Way 2 To Go bar from MARS, which is the...

Tyson Foods, Inc.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... TYSON FOODS, INC., Springdale, AR, rolled out Tyson Refrigerated Heat 'N Eat Entrees in three varieties: Chicken Breast Medallions in Italian Herb Sauce, Chicken Breast Medallions in White Wine & Garlic Sauce, and Beef Steak Tips in Bourbon...

Helen's Foods Inc.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)(comfort food line)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... HELEN'S FOODS INC., Irvine, CA, is introducing a comfort food line including Helen's Kitchen Mac'n'Cheese with Tofu Steaks and Broccoli, featuring 100% whole durum wheat small shell pasta, and Helen's Kitchen Hearty Vegetarian Chili, combining...

Van's International Foods, Inc.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... VAN'S INTERNATIONAL FOODS, INC. Vernon, CA, is out with Van's Natural Stuffed Sandwiches in four varieties: Western Style Egg & Cheese; Sausage, Egg & Cheese; Pepperoni Pizza, and Ham & Cheese. The pork is free of antibiotics and growth...

B.T. McElrath Chocolatier, Inc.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... B.T. MCELRATH CHOCOLATIER, INC., Minneapolis, has introduced Harvest Moon truffles for the fall season. The all-natural handcrafted truffles feature pumpkin and spice ganache centers, enrobed in dark chocolate and decorated with a cocoa butter...

Lightfull Foods.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... LIGHTFULL FOODS, San Francisco, added Mango Oasis to its Lightfull Satiety Smoothie line. The all-natural snack, touted as being packed with fiber and protein, contains 90 calories.

Decas Botanical Synergies LLC, Carver, MA-based subsidiary of Decas Cranberry Products, Inc., is launching Fruitaceuticals, an all-natural line of supercharged superfruit products.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... DECAS BOTANICAL SYNERGIES LLC, Carver, MA-based subsidiary of DECAS CRANBERRY PRODUCTS, INC., is launching Fruitaceuticals, an all-natural line of supercharged superfruit products. The initial offering includes two cranberry-based dried fruit...

Turtle Island Foods.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... TURTLE ISLAND FOODS, Hood River, OR, has a new line of Tempeh products: Five Grain Tempeh (organic), Soy Tempeh (organic), and Spicy Veggie Tempeh (over 95% certified organic).

StonyField Farm.(NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
October 1, 2007... STONYFIELD FARM, Londonderry, NH, will be rolling out YoMommy--the first yogurt created to address the specific nutritional needs of pregnant, nursing and new moms, and their babies--in mid-January 2008. The organic yogurt will be available in...

Latest financial reports.(Statistical table)(Financial report)
October 1, 2007... LATEST FINANCIAL REPORTS (IN $000) Current % Change Year Year Ago BALCHEM CORP. (NEW HAMPTON, NY) Qtr. To June 30: Sales $44,371 76.8%...

Congress & industry voice concern over import safety bill.(WASHINGTON)
October 1, 2007... After being introduced on Sept. 20, The Food & Drug Import Safety Act of 2007, was discussed at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee last week. While no one doubted the need to protect the public again possible hazards...

FDA revitalization act includes several food-related amendments.(WASHINGTON)
October 1, 2007... Several amendments dealing with food safety were added to Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act which passed the Senate last week and the House a day prior and has been sent to the President for signature. The amendments include...

China is restricting the exportation of garlic and ginger to the U.S., resulting in higher prices as buyers shift to alternative sources, amid continuing concerns about the safety of its exports.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... China is restricting the exportation of garlic and ginger to the U.S., resulting in higher prices as buyers shift to alternative sources, amid continuing concerns about the safety of its exports. The country's government has ordered numerous...

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Meanwhile, China is increasingly inspecting foods imported into the country from the U.S. Authorities who used to inspect as little as 5% of imported goods now check every shipment of U.S. poultry, snack foods and other products. WAL-MART...

Confidence in food supply remains high.(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... American's confidence in the food supply remained at a high with 69% of respondents indicating they were "very" or "somewhat" confident in the food supply compared to 72% last year. Yet, those consumers who are "very confident" decreased...

Food product recalls reported.(WASHINGTON)(product recalls)
October 1, 2007... Private Selection Classic Churned Light Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is being recalled by INTER-AMERICAN PRODUCTS, INC., Cincinnati, OH. The products were distributed only to RALPHS FOOD STORES in California and FOOD 4 LESS stores in...

FDA issues warning letters.(WASHINGTON)(Murvest Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... MURVEST, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL was issued a warning letter on Sept. 10, 2007 by FDA following an inspection of the company's seafood processing facility on June 18--19, 2007. FDA found that the company had a serious violation of the seafood...

Mexican Fruit Fly.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... USDA amended the regulations to the Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantined Area by removing a portion of Webb County, TX from the list of quarantined areas and by removing restrictions on the interstate movement of regulated articles from that area. The...

Honey.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... International Trade Administration (ITA) determined that the Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review of honey from China is extraordinarily complicated, as ITA must consider numerous arguments presented in the respondent's Aug. 2, 2007, case brief...

ITC Reviews.(NOTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER)(International Trade Administration )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... International Trade Administration (ITA) received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with August anniversary dates. In accordance with the ITA regulations, ITA is...

Produce.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... GARLIC--On Apr. 30, 2007, International Trade Administration (ITA) published the preliminary results of the new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from China, covering the period Nov. 1, 2005 through Apr. 30, 2006....

Canned vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... ASPARAGUS--Processor prices of 6/10 canned asparagus are between $36.95-$37. 25, f.o.b. Midwest. Processor prices of asparagus in 24/300 cases are between $18.00-$18. 50, f.o.b. Midwest. As of Aug 1, exports of canned asparagus were down 6%...

Tomato products.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... During the week ending Sept.29, California processing tomato deliveries are projected to total 849,050 tons, bringing the season-to-date total to over 11.1 million tons. CANNED TOMATOES--Total canned tomato, whole/pieces exports for the...

Frozen vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... PEAS--Frozen peas in 24/10oz. packs are priced between $7. 50-$8.00, f.o.b. Midwest. SPINACH--Retail size 24/10-oz. packs are priced between $8. 50 and $9.00, f.o.b. West Coast. CARROTS--Retail size 12/16-oz packs are priced between...

Canned fruits.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... PEACHES--According to the final tonnage delivery report issued by the California League of Food Processors, the 2007 season peach deliveries reached 489,796 tons, up 38% from last year's very poor 355,364-ton crop. This year's delivery...

Processed fish.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... CATFISH--Farm-raised catfish processed during August 2007 totaled 42.6 million pounds round weight, down 18% from August 2006. This total is the lowest reported August round weight processed since August 1996 when 40. 5 million pounds were...

NMFS established regulations to implement an industry fee system for repaying a $35 million Federal loan.(IN THE NEWS ...)(National Marine Fisheries Service)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NMFS established regulations to implement an industry fee system for repaying a $35 million Federal loan financing a fishing capacity reduction program in the longline catcher processor subsector of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands...

Dried vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... PEAS & LENTILS--Trading activity is slow to moderate. Demand is moderate to good with best demand on all classes of lentils. U.S. exports of peas and lentils through the first seven months of 2007 are up slightly (1%) at 580.9 million...

Dried fruits & nuts.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... PEANUTS--Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 20.8 cents per pound for the week ending Sept. 15. The price per pound increased 2.4 cents from the previous week. Marketings of all farmer stock peanuts for...

Frozen fruits.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... STRAWBERRIES--For the week through Sept. 22, 942,000 pounds of freezer berries from California were delivered to processors, bringing the year-to-date total to 429.4 million pounds, up from 373.6 million pounds from the same time in 2006,...

Juices & concentrates.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
October 1, 2007... PINEAPPLE--Currently, 65 Brix gallons of pineapple juice is consistently trading between $7.30-$7. 55 per gallon, ex-dock New York. GRAPEFRUIT--Prices of 58 Brix pink grapefruit juice concentrate prices have moved slightly higher to around...

Butter.(MARKETS)
October 1, 2007... BUTTER MARKET, SEPTEMBER 28 (Source: USDA) Cents Per Pound: 9/28/2007 9/21/2007 Chge. Grade AA 1.3737 1.382 -0.011

Cheese.(MARKETS)
October 1, 2007... CHEDDAR CHEESE MARKET SEPTEMBER 28 Cents Per Pound: 9/28/2007 Chge. Fr. Last Wk. Barrels 2.1876 -0.1435 Blocks (40-lbs.) 2.0851 -0.1877

Eggs.(MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... EGG PRICES TO RETAILERS SEPTEMBER 28 (Source: USDA) Wk. Ending Wk. Ending Cents per dozen: 28-Sep 21-Sep Chge. Extra Large-NY 124-128 131-135 -7 Large-NY 122-126...

Chicken.(MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... CHICKEN PRELIMINARY BROILER PRICES FOR DELIVERY THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 Cents Per Pound: This Week Last Week Chicago 60-63 65-68 Cleveland Too Few Too Few Detroit Too Few Too...

Futures prices.(MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... FUTURES PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Cash October December As of September 28, 2007: Price Futures Futures Corn, bu. $3.46 3.87 (Dec)...

Commodity prices.(MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... COMMODITY PRICES (Source: Wall Street Journal) Week Week % Chge. Ended Ended Last 28-Sep 21-Sep...

Major food forces restructure North American businesses.
October 8, 2007... In early 2008, KRAFT FOODS INC. will be reorganized into eight North American business units, with OSCAR MAYER as one of them. "Our plan is to simplify the organization and structure ourselves for faster growth," stated Kraft/Oscar Mayer...

The end of the Wal-Mart ERA ...?(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
October 8, 2007... WAL-MART has apparently matured to the point where it has now become the classic totally dominant market leader that only has ground to lose, but it's up for grabs whether the Wal-Mart era is really over. Critics of the Bentonville, AR,...