The Food Institute Report articles from September 2007

The Food Institute Report archives from September 2007

Reach of Internet seen by food industry ...(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... If anyone in the food industry has been unsure of the global power of the internet, recent events involving this "new" media have made it much more apparent, and in one case, possibly painfully so. After nearly 14,000 people joined "bring...

... And Facebook looks to gain from it.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... In a related development, Facebook recently briefed several major advertisers, including PEPSICO and analysts, on its planned advertising system that would allow marketers to tailor ads for the site's customers, reported E-Commerce Times (Aug....

Lower-income shoppers' CPG spending levels create big opportunity for U.S. retailers and manufacturers.(Survey)
September 3, 2007... Some lower-income households actually outpace their higher-income counterparts in consumer packaged goods (CPG) spending. In fact, this group alone will spend $85.3 billion on CPG in 2007 and will generate an additional $84 billion in...

U.S. median income at $48,200.(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... Real median household income in the U.S. climbed between 2005 and 2006, reaching $48,200--the second consecutive year that income has risen, according to a report by the U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the...

Growers seek premium status for transitional products.(Stemilt Growers, Inc.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Growers are seeking to alleviate the pain of being halfway to organic production with innovative marketing strategies for positioning "transitional" product in a better light. But the jury is still out if such efforts can command the extra...

Hispanic food and beverage market continues to grow.
September 3, 2007... The Hispanic food and beverage market reached $5.7 billion in 2006, up 4% from 2005 and up 21% from 2002. The market is expected to grow to $8.4 billion in 2011 and is being driven by the growing Hispanic population, as well as mainstream...

Dunkin' Donuts is seeking larger franchisees and moving away from the smaller entrepreneurs as it looks to expand in the U.S.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... DUNKIN' DONUTS is seeking larger franchisees and moving away from the smaller entrepreneurs as it looks to expand in the U.S. The chain, which currently has 5,400 franchised U.S. stores, wants to have 15,000 by 2020, and is seeking out partners...

Coors Brewing Co., a unit of Molson Coors Brewing Co., created a new subsidiary, AC Golden Brewing Co. to develop high-end beers, according to the Wall Street Journal.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(AC Golden Brewing Co.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... COORS BREWING CO., a unit of MOLSON COORS BREWING CO., created a new subsidiary, AC GOLDEN BREWING CO. to develop high-end beers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The formation of the subsidiary is a result of slow growth in the American...

Whole Foods Market revealed its plans for the Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Markets stores in Boulder, Co and throughout the Rocky Mountain region that spans Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Utah, Idaho and Kansas City, MO.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... WHOLE FOODS MARKET revealed its plans for the Whole Foods Market and WILD OATS MARKETS stores in Boulder, CO and throughout the Rocky Mountain region that spans Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Utah, Idaho and Kansas City, MO. Plans include...

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) signed a licensing agreement to operate Starbucks stores in select A&P locations in the Northeast.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA COMPANY, INC. (A&P) signed a licensing agreement to operate STARBUCKS stores in select A&P locations in the Northeast. Initial locations are scheduled to open in New Jersey in November. The stores will over a...

Cheesecake Factory Inc. plans to open its third concept Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen in Century City, CA in 2008.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. plans to open its third concept ROCK SUGAR PAN ASIAN KITCHEN in Century City, CA in 2008. The concept will feature foods from east India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Meanwhile, the company recently opened...

Rutgers University.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Edible films)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Edible films that could kill pathogens and keep food ripe longer are the source of much interest by food scientists, including researchers at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY. The films are made of edible components that dissolve in water and can be infused...

General Mills Inc.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... GENERAL MILLS INC. will exit the frozen waffle business and consolidate parts of its bakery and food service business. The company plans to close its frozen waffle plant in Allentown, PA, which produced Pillsbury brand frozen waffles, by Oct....

More chicken restaurants are slated for the metro Atlanta market. El Pollo Loco plans to open 50 locations in the area within the next six years.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Bojangles' Restaurants Inc.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... More chicken restaurants are slated for the metro Atlanta market. EL POLLO LOCO plans to open 50 locations in the area within the next six years. The California-based chain will unveil a trendy Aztec-inspired interior design and color scheme...

Datamonitor.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... The global bread, rolls and biscuit markets are set to grow substantially by 2011, according to two reports from DATAMONITOR. The global bread and rolls market is forecast to increase 12.6% to $128.6 billion in 2011. Meanwhile, the biscuits...

Food Lion LLC, a division of Delhaize Group, is opening 10 new Bottom Dollar Food stores in Hampton Roads, VA, as part of its renewal effort in the region.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... FOOD LION LLC, a division of DELHAIZE GROUP, is opening 10 new BOTTOM DOLLAR FOOD stores in Hampton Roads, VA, as part of its renewal effort in the region. Earlier this year, the company began evaluating all of its Food Lion stores in the area...

Fresh Market Inc. anticipates opening 12 to 14 grocery stores in 2007 and about that many in 2008.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... FRESH MARKET INC. anticipates opening 12 to 14 grocery stores in 2007 and about that many in 2008. The Greensboro, NC-based grocer, which opened its first Baltimore store in July, is interested in adding stores in Annapolis and the Baltimore...

Del Taco.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
September 3, 2007... DEL TACO, the California-based Mexican fast-food chain, is seeking four to five franchisees to open 20 to 24 locations in the Cincinnati, OH area... Business Courier of Cincinnati (Aug. 24)

Interstate Bakeries Corp.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(facility closures of Interstate Bakeries Corp.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... INTERSTATE BAKERIES CORP.'S Wonder Bread brand will no longer be available in Southern California grocery stores after it closes its bread baking operations in the region on Oct. 29. The company will close four bakeries, located in Glendale,...

Celestial Seasonings.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)
September 3, 2007... CELESTIAL SEASONINGS is rolling out an organic pyramid tea bag Line--Saphara by Celestial and is expanding into the coffee market with organic, fair trade varieties. The Boulder, CO-based company is also undertaking the most comprehensive...

Packaged Facts.(NEWS IN A MINUTE)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Sales for non-chocolate candy are expected to grow by 4% in 2007, according to PACKAGED FACTS' The U.S. Market for Non-Chocolate Candy report. However, the market is predicted to grow by smaller increases ranging between 2.9% and 4.2% per year...

Consumers' mind-set determines shopping habits.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Consumers present distinct shopping modes at the supermarket that determines what reaches their grocery carts, according to a study by THE NIELSEN COMPANY. "Shoppers do not waste energy on everyday decisions," according to Manjima Khandelwal,...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, INC., Portland, OR, opened a 7,500-sq. ft. restaurant in Schaumburg, IL, representing the third location in the greater Chicago area. In addition, McCormick & Schmick's opened a restaurant in...

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group opened an Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurant.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... EINSTEIN NOAH RESTAURANT GROUP opened an EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS restaurant in Las Vegas, NV...

Kurrent Restaurant and The Icebox Bar (a 50-ft. long ice bar) opened in Seattle.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... KURRENT RESTAURANT AND THE ICEBOX BAR (a 50-ft. long ice bar) opened in Seattle, WA...

The Fresh Market.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... THE FRESH MARKET, Greensboro, NC, made its Wisconsin debut in Brookfield on Aug. 15... Milwaukee Journal Sentinel...

Fresh Market.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... Meanwhile, a FRESH MARKET store will open in Florida in the Buffalo Ridge Shopping Center in The Villages by late next year... Orlando Business Journal (Aug. 13).

Trader Joe.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... TRADER JOE'S opened in Charlotte, NC on Aug. 17... The Charlotte Observer (Aug. 14)...

The Baltimore Coffee & Tea Co.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... THE BALTIMORE COFFEE & TEA CO.'S opened its first retail unit in Annapolis, MD. Plans call for opening 10 coffee shops during the next five years... The Baltimore Sun (Aug. 16)...

Sheetz Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... SHEETZ INC. plans to build a 4,000-sq. ft store in Northern Cambria, PA and recently opened a 5,000-sq. ft. store in Waynesboro, PA... The Tribune-Democrat (Aug. 14)...

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC. opened its 63rd restaurant in McAllen, TX, representing the eighth new restaurant in 2007. BJ's says it is on track to open as many as 13 restaurants this year...

Kwik Trip.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... KWIK TRIP opened a 5,184-sq. ft convenience store in Beaver Dam, WI on Aug. 21... Daily Citizen...

Grand Oak Farmers' Market.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... GRAND OAK FARMERS' MARKET will open at Grand Oak Business Park, MN... TwinCities.com...

Chic-Fil-A.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... CHIC-FIL-A opened a unit in Chesterfield, MO... STLtoday.com (Aug. 15). ..

Manhattan Bagel, a brand of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... MANHATTAN BAGEL, a brand of EINSTEIN NOAH RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., signed a franchise agreement with VAM, LLC to open a Manhattan Bagel in Manahawkin, NJ...

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. opened its first location in Mexico.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, INC. opened its first location in Mexico. The new 5,900-sq. ft. restaurant, opened by CPK franchise partner GRUPO CALPIK, S.A. DE C.V., is located in Mexico City...

Little Scoops.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... LITTLE SCOOPS opened three new franchises located in Rye Brook, NY, Aberdeen, NJ, and Happy Valley, OR....

Vocelli Pizza.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... VOCELLI PIZZA opened a store in Lanham, MD....

Einstein Bros. Bagels.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS opened a unit at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC....

Super Bi-Lo.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... BI-LO opened a SUPER BI-LO in Clemson, SC and another is slated to open in Anderson, SC, reported Independent Mail...

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, INC. opened a new location in Lake Grove, NY....

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, INC. opened a new location in Oak Brook, IL....

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, INC. opened two new franchised restaurants located in Columbia, SC and Mishawaka, IN...

Sweet Tomatoes.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... Waukegan, IL-based fast-casual restaurant SWEET TOMATOES will open a new location on Sept. 3....

Open Pantry Food Marts.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... OPEN PANTRY FOOD MARTS opened a store in Milwaukee, WI on Aug. 30... CSP Daily News....

A target store along with several restaurants including Ihop, Chili's, Culver's.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... A TARGET store along with several restaurants including IHOP, CHILI'S, CULVER'S, STARBUCKS and HAROLD'S CHICKEN are slated to open at Marshfield Plaza shopping center in Chicago, IL, reported Chicago Sun-Times...

The Cheesecake Factory Inc.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC. opened a restaurant in Tulsa, OK...

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, San Diego, opened a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant in Waukegan.(NEW STORE NEWS)
September 3, 2007... SOUPLANTATION & SWEET TOMATOES, San Diego, opened a SWEET TOMATOES restaurant in Waukegan, IL on Aug. 27.

CKE Restaurants, Inc., Carpinteria, CA, sold 34 Hardee's restaurants in North Carolina to Boddie-Noell Enterprises, a Hardee's franchise operator that also committed to build eight new Hardee's restaurant locations over the next five years.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... CKE RESTAURANTS, INC., Carpinteria, CA, sold 34 HARDEE'S restaurants in North Carolina to BODDIE-NOELL ENTERPRISES, a Hardee's franchise operator that also committed to build eight new Hardee's restaurant locations over the next five years. CKE...

Orlando, FL-based Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Surf & Turf Merger Corp.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Orlando, FL-based DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.'S wholly owned subsidiary, SURF & TURF MERGER CORP., commenced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of RARE HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL, INC., at a price of $38.15 per share,...

Certain subsidiaries of Atlanta, GA-based Focus Brands completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Moe's Southwest Grill, an Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant chain with 360 locations in 34 states and the District of Columbia, from Raving Brands.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(merging of Moe's Southwest Grill and FOCUS Brands Inc.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Certain subsidiaries of Atlanta, GA-based FOCUS BRANDS completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL, an Atlanta-based fast-casual restaurant chain with 360 locations in 34 states and the District of...

Melville, NY-based The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. acquired Plainville Turkey Farm, Inc. through its Hain Pure Protein Corporation joint venture with Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Melville, NY-based THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. acquired PLAINVILLE TURKEY FARM, INC. through its HAIN PURE PROTEIN CORPORATION joint venture with PEGASUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LP. Located near Syracuse, NY, Plainville Turkey Farm, which...

Canada-based food retailer The North West Company Fund reached a definitive agreement to acquire Cost-U-Less, Inc., Bellevue, WA, an operator of mid-size warehouse stores in remote island communities in Hawaii, the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and Sonora, CA, for $52.2 million.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Canada-based food retailer THE NORTH WEST COMPANY FUND reached a definitive agreement to acquire COST-U-LESS, INC., Bellevue, WA, an operator of mid-size warehouse stores in remote island communities in Hawaii, the South Pacific, the Caribbean,...

Rio Tinto LTD/PLC received U.S. antitrust clearance for its $38.1 billion acquisition of aluminum maker Alcan Inc.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
September 3, 2007... RIO TINTO LTD/PLC received U.S. antitrust clearance for its $38.1 billion acquisition of aluminum maker ALCAN INC. For earlier details, see FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT July 16, page 8... Reuters (Aug. 26)

Newton, MA-based business-to-business media company Questex Media Group, Inc. acquired Oxford Publishing, Inc.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Newton, MA-based business-to-business media company QUESTEX MEDIA GROUP, INC. acquired OXFORD PUBLISHING, INC., producers of The Show, a beverage and food event that includes the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, the International...

The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. completed the merger by and among Project Grill, LLC, SWRG Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Project Grill, and the company.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... THE SMITH & WOLLENSKY RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. completed the merger by and among PROJECT GRILL, LLC, SWRG ACQUISITION SUB, INC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Project Grill, and the company. Under the terms of the merger agreement, SWRG merged...

An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. completed the acquisition of Boston Market Corporation from McDonald's Corporation.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
September 3, 2007... An affiliate of SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC. completed the acquisition of BOSTON MARKET CORPORATION from MCDONALD'S CORPORATION. For prior details, see FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT Aug. 13, page 5.

FPI LTD., a Canada-based seafood processor, will sell its last remaining assets for C$301.5 million to two other Canadian seafood companies.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)(Ocean Choice International Inc. and High Liner Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... FPI LTD., a Canada-based seafood processor, will sell its last remaining assets for C$301.5 million to two other Canadian seafood companies. OCEAN CHOICE INTERNATIONAL will pay C$158.5 million for assets and HIGH LINER FOODS INC. will pay C$143...

Bankruptcy Court Judge M. Bruce McCullough revoked the sale of the closed Lenature's Inc. bottling plant in Latrobe, PA to Giant Eagle Inc. for $19 million.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Bankruptcy Court Judge M. Bruce McCullough revoked the sale of the closed LENATURE'S INC. bottling plant in Latrobe, PA to GIANT EAGLE INC., and awarded it instead to CADBURY SCHWEPPES BOTTLING GROUP INC. for $19 million. The federal bankruptcy...

Wendy's International Inc. agreed to let investor Nelson Peltz have access to confidential and proprietary information about the chain.(MERGER RELATED NEWS)
September 3, 2007... WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL INC. agreed to let investor Nelson Peltz have access to confidential and proprietary information about the chain. Mr. Peltz's company, TRIARC COS., which owns ARBY'S, would be a natural buyer for Wendy's, according to Mr....

An affiliate of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)
September 3, 2007... An affiliate of private investment firm SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC. completed the acquisition of FRIENDLY ICE CREAM CORPORATION. For prior details, see FI Report, June 25, pg. 6.

Tri Star Energy LLC, Nashville, TN, purchased 57 Scot Markets.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... TRI STAR ENERGY LLC, Nashville, TN, purchased 57 SCOT MARKETS. As a result of the acquisition, Tri Star Energy will operate 120 sites in Tennessee and Kentucky, including 103 in Middle Tennessee. Tri Star Energy, a joint venture of KIMBRO OIL...

Effective Aug. 28, Whole Foods Market, Inc. owns approximately 84.1% of the outstanding shares of Wild Oats Markets common stock and will purchase the approximately 12.7% of the outstanding shares during the next three business days.(MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Effective Aug. 28, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. owns approximately 84.1% of the outstanding shares of WILD OATS MARKETS common stock and will purchase the approximately 12.7% of the outstanding shares during the next three business days. Whole...

Latest financial reports.(sales and net incomes of AFC Enterprises Inc., BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., Blue Square Israel Ltd.)(Financial report)
September 3, 2007... Current % Change Year Year Ago 99 CENTS ONLY STORES (CITY OF COMMERCE, CA) Qtr. To June 30: Sales $292,976 11.1% Net Income ...

Aurora Organic Dairy signs consent agreement with USDA.(WASHINGTON)
September 3, 2007... USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) entered into a consent agreement with Aurora Organic Dairy (Aurora) in response to a Notice of Proposed Revocation issued earlier this year, alleging violations of National Organic Program (NOP)...

FSIS launches in-depth answers on Website.(WASHINGTON)(Food Safety and Inspection Service)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today launched askFSIS, a new web-based feature, designed to help answer technical and policy questions regarding inspection and public health regulations 24...

USTRa announces FY 2008 quota allocations for raw cane sugar.(WASHINGTON)
September 3, 2007... The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the country-specific in-quota allocations under the tariff-rate quotas on imported raw cane sugar, refined and specialty sugar and sugar-containing products for FY 2008 (Oct....

From USDA: the corporate social responsibility movement.(WASHINGTON)(Reprint)
September 3, 2007... A section of the The U.S. Food Marketing System: Recent Developments, 1997-2006 by USDA's Economic Research Service on corporate responsibility is reprinted here for FI members. One of the most striking global developments in business over...

Warning letters issued by the FDA.(briefs)(World Sushi Express Inc.)(Genaros Seafood Inc.)
September 3, 2007... HIDDEN VALLEY MILLS, Solana Beach, CA was issued a warning letter by FDA on Aug. 17, 2007 following an inspection of the company's juice processing facility on Apr. 12, 2007. FDA found that the company has serious deviations from the juice...

The five stages of corporate responsibility.(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... What factors motivate food companies to engage in socially beneficial activities that extend beyond government mandates? In a 2005 Harvard Business Review excerpt, Zadek (2005) describes five stages as companies move toward greater social...

Food product recalls reported.(World Spice Inc.)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Bagged spinach is being recalled by METZ FRESH, LLC, Salinas, CA. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. The firm initiated recall began on Aug. 28, 2007 and is ongoing. Reason for Recall: "Company testing found a positive test...

Noted in the federal register.(Organic Certification Cost-Share Funds)(Agricultural Marketing Service)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Methyl Bromide--EPA proposed an exemption to the phase-out of methyl bromide. Specifically, EPA is proposing uses that qualify for the 2008 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from...

USDA eliminated grade, size, maturity, pack, container and inspection requirements for all California nectarines and peaches except those packed in containers labeled "California Well Matured" or "CA WELL MAT.".(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... USDA eliminated grade, size, maturity, pack, container and inspection requirements for all California nectarines and peaches except those packed in containers labeled "California Well Matured" or "CA WELL MAT." This rule also continues in...

USDA revised the regulatory period for minimum grade, size, quality and maturity requirements applicable to onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959.(IN THE NEWS ...)(United States. Department of Agriculture)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... USDA revised the regulatory period for minimum grade, size, quality and maturity requirements applicable to onions grown in South Texas under Marketing Order No. 959. Prior to implementation of the interim final rule, the regulatory period for...

Produce.(MARKETS)
September 3, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY--USDA offers to purchase 48,042 (tray pack) cases of fresh apples for donation to the Child Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2008. Deliveries will be required during the period of Nov. 16, 2007 and Apr. 20, 2008. For more...

Canned vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 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. SELECTED CANNED/GLASS VEGETABLE IMPORTS-JAN. 1-AUG....

Tomato products.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... USDA OFFERS TO BUY--USDA offers to purchase 69,312 (6/10) cases of canned diced tomatoes for donation to the Child Nutrition Program for fiscal year 2008. Deliveries will be required during the period of Nov. 16, 2007 and Apr. 20, 2008. For...

Frozen vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... SPINACH--Retail size 24/10-oz. packs are priced between $8.50 and $8.75, f.o.b. West Coast. As of Aug 1, regional holdings of frozen spinach were down 35% from this time last year, due to decreased holdings in each of the major regions. ...

Canned fruits.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... PEARS--Foodservice pricing for 6/10 canned Bartlett pears is $20.25--$20.50, 24/300 is $14.50-$15.00, and 12/2.5 is $11.00-$11.50, all prices are f.o.b. CA. U.S. IMPORTS OF CANNED PEARS JAN. 1- AUG. 1, 2007 Pound...

Processed fish.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... TUNA--The situation for light tuna remains poor, as raw material costs continue to increase. Skipjack has reportedly been sold to a cannery in Thailand for $1,675 per metric ton, which is an increase of 75% from the start of this year. Many...

EPA established tolerances for residues of spinosad in or on fish, shellfish, mollusks and crustaceans.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... EPA established tolerances for residues of spinosad in or on fish, shellfish, mollusks and crustaceans. Dow AgroSciences LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The regulation is effective Aug. 29, 2007....

NMFS prohibited fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska effective Sept. 1, 2007.(IN THE NEWS ...)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... NMFS prohibited fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska effective Sept. 1, 2007. This adjustment is necessary to allow a 12-hour fishery for species that comprise the...

Dried vegetables.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFER * Shipments Between Oct. 1 - 22, 2007 and Oct. 23 - Nov. 13, 2007 * Metric Tons Product Destination Pack Size Quantity Split Yellow Peas * Congo D.R. 50 K ...

Dried fruits & nuts.(MARKETS)(Statistical data)
September 3, 2007... PEANUTS--Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 18.4 cents per pound for the week ending August 18. The price per pound decreased 0.3 cent from the previous week. Marketings of all farmer stock peanuts for the...