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Ruddick Corporation Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Ruddick Corporation (NYSE:RDK) (the "Company") today reported that consolidated sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 ended December 30, 2007 increased by 10.9% to $976.7 million from $880.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The...
Sara Lee Corporation Declares 248th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Sara Lee Corporation's (NYSE: SLE) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.105 per share on the company's common stock, payable on April 7, 2008. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record at the close of...
Eva Longoria Parker to Star in New H-E-B Spot Set to Debut During the Super Bowl
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - With a hint of old Hollywood glamour and nostalgia, Eva Longoria Parker, star of TV's Desperate Housewives and the upcoming movie Over Her Dead Body, makes her debut as a classic femme fatal with a killer dinner party to plan in the new H-E-B TV spot...
HeinzSeed Program to Receive Corporate Council Award
PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - The HeinzSeed program will receive the Corporate Council Award from Harvard Medical School's Center for Health and the Global Environment during a gala celebration on Sunday, Feb. 3, in New York City. Through the HeinzSeed program, H. J. Heinz Company...
Gillette Kicks off the NASCAR Season by Encouraging Race Fans to Predict the 2008 Gillette Young Guns Team
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - (NYSE:PG) - To further energize race fans in anticipation for the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' season-opening Daytona 500, Gillette will launch a unique consumer promotion in conjunction with its world-class Gillette Young Guns program...
Hain Celestial's Independent Directors Complete Review of Stock Options
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, today announced that a group of independent directors ("the Independent Directors") established to review the Company's...
GE Digital Cameras Enter Food & Drug Category with Availability at Walgreens Stores Nationwide
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has announced the addition of Walgreens stores to the list of retailers carrying its products. Walgreens has been selling the entire lineup of GE digital cameras through...
Walgreens Names Alan G. McNally Lead Director
DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) today named current board of directors member Alan G. McNally to the position of lead director. McNally has served on Walgreens board since 1999. McNally was CEO of Harris Bank from 1993 to 2002 and chairman of the...
February is ``Heart Health'' Month...This Valentine's Day, Protect Heart Health for Yourself, and Your Sweetheart, with New Natrol Supplements
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Current statistics indicate that cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer in the U.S. and most European countries. Recent media stories, including one by CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, report that heart disease...
Amish Naturals, Inc. Expands Distribution in Northeast with Availability at Kings Super Markets, Inc.
HOLMESVILLE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Amish Naturals, Inc. (OTCBB: AMNT) today announced that the company's organic pasta line will soon be available at Kings Super Markets Inc. Customers of the upscale supermarket chain can enjoy Amish Naturals' Fettuccine, Penne and Birds Nest...
ALDI to Open Haines City Headquarters, Distribution Center
HAINES CITY, Fla., Jan. 31 PRNewswire — ALDI, a discount grocer that offers customers a smart alternative for select, quality items, was joined by Haines City Mayor Philip Hinkle and the Haines City Economic Development Council at the groundbreaking for the company's Florida...
Milk-Bone(R), America's Favorite Dog Snack, Celebrates its 100th Anniversary (That's 700 in Dog Years)!
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - A century ago, a New York City baker was barking up the right tree when he decided that his four-legged friends deserved a tasty treat too. Originally created in a small bakery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the biscuits became known to millions...
Tootie Pie Company Quarterly Wholesale Sales Up 380%
BOERNE, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - The Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCBB: TOOT), a premium baker and seller of high-quality, handmade pies; announced today that we sold in excess of 18,000 pies through our wholesale distribution channels for the three months ending December, 2007. This...
Celebrity Cook Paula Deen and Sons Jamie and Bobby Bring Smithfield Foods' Helping Hungry Homes(TM) Tour to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless (HFTH), which provides food and other services to thousands of Atlanta-area residents every day, today received more than 13,000 pounds of meat to help feed local families, thanks to Smithfield Foods' 10-city...
Qwest 'Big Ticket' Giveaway Winners Announced
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - The Grand Prize winner in the sweepstakes is "so jazzed I just can't believe it!" The day after the big game, Beverly Yocum, of Lake Havasu City, is picking up the other half of her prize from Sanderson Ford-Lincoln Mercury. It's the use of a 2008 Ford...
New Stater Bros. Charities Brings Heroes and Champions to the Inland Empire
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Stater Bros. Markets is pleased to announce the establishment of Stater Bros. Charities, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The new Stater Bros. Charities will support nonprofit organizations in the communities served by...
Photo: Lovers Seek Passion in Unexpected Places This Valentine's Day
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — There are two schools of thought when it comes to Valentine's Day. Many couples go for the safe and familiar — a dozen roses, a candlelit dinner, a teddy bear or simply a heartfelt card. And while there's nothing wrong with the tried and true...
Flowers Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2007 and updated guidance for 2008. — Sales increased 7.8% during 2007 and 8.1% during the fourth quarter. The increase...
Study the Latest Forecasts for the Bath & Shower Products Market in Asia-Pacific with New Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Research and Markets and includes any applicable taxes. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant 2006 annual average exchange rates. For the purpose of this report the Americas comprises...
SMARTANALYST, Inc. Appoints Stuart Schwartz as Director and Franchise Leader
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - SMARTANALYST, Inc., a pioneer in providing outsourced strategic research and analytics solutions, announced today the recent appointment of Stuart Schwartz as its Director and Franchise Leader of Consumer Packaged Goods and Consumer HealthCare. Schwartz...
Sara Lee Corporation to Host Live Webcast to Review Earnings for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE:SLE) today announced that its review of second quarter results will be broadcast live via the Internet at 9 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. During the webcast, the company will discuss second quarter results and...
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Announces 18 Store Locations in The Bay Area
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced plans to bring fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices to the Bay Area. During today's announcement, CEO Tim Mason disclosed the locations of the company's first 18 store sites in Northern...
General Mills Announces Winner of Curves Foods Contest
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - General Mills today announced Laura Wilson of Irving, Texas is the winner of the Curves Foods Real Change, Real Women contest, a national search for the most inspirational weight management story among American women. Wilson's story stood out from...
Introducing the 2007 Snapshots US Facial Moisturisers Report - Essential Research for Those in the Cosmetics & Toiletries Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Research and Markets Page 8 - Socio-Economic Data for US Page 9 - Snapshots Sources for Further Research *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81175
The Pepsi Bottling Group Declares Dividend
SOMERS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - The Board of Directors of The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on PBG's common stock. The dividend is payable March 31, 2008 to PBG shareholders of record on March 7, 2008. The Pepsi Bottling...
Roxanne's Fine Cuisine Introduces Gourmet Raw Food Products in Northern California Stores
NOVATO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Acclaimed chef Roxanne Klein has just introduced her groundbreaking raw food cuisine to stores in Northern California through a new line of gourmet food products under the Roxanne's Fine Cuisine label. Debuting in fine food stores the week of January...
Introducing Tripod Ventures
MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Today marks the launch of a new company, Tripod Ventures. Led by three experienced executives with deep roots in the photography, retail and technology sectors, Tripod Ventures' mission is to deliver Web 2.0 retail technology solutions that combine stellar...
Safeway Honors Entrepreneur and Food Industry Pioneer Reginald F. Lewis as Part of Black History Month
LANHAM, Md.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) today announced that it will honor entrepreneur and food industry pioneer Reginald F. Lewis as part of monthlong activities in celebration of Black History Month. The company will unveil a poster which will be displayed in all...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./
In the news release, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) Honors the Heritage and Experiences of African-Americans, issued earlier today by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second to last paragraph has been revised and should now read as follows: To learn more about...
AgriWorld Exchange Adds Pioneer Growers Cooperative to Growing Family
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - AgriWorld Exchange, the first live online agri-trading marketplace, today announced that Pioneer Growers Cooperative of Belle Glade, Florida, one of the industry's largest producers and shippers of sweet corn, has signed an agreement to use...
Newman's Own(R) Wines Released
WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Today Newman's Own(R), Inc. unveils its highly anticipated premium wines—Newman's Own(R) 2006 California Chardonnay and Newman's Own(R) 2006 California Cabernet Sauvignon. Like all other Newman's Own(R) products, Paul Newman and the Newman's...
Attune(R) Foods Debuts Two New Probiotic Wellness Bars
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - California-based Attune Foods is rolling out two new Probiotic Wellness Bars - Dark Chocolate and Mango Peach - at retailers this month. These all-natural daily wellness bars are packed with five times the beneficial cultures found in yogurt...
NuVim(R) Chosen as Featured Product for Eye on America Broadcasts
PARAMUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - NuVim, Inc. (OTCBB:NUVM), a leading provider of nutritional refrigerated and shelf stable ready to drink beverages and powder mixes, announced today that they have been chosen by Eye on America as the featured beverage for 2008. The 5-minute...
Western Union, Delhaize-US Extend Multi-Year Agreement
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in money-transfer services, today announced it has extended its agreement with Delhaize-US to offer Western Union(R) services at 1,120 locations nationwide. Delhaize, which operates more than 1,500...
SUPERVALU to Celebrate Black History Month with Special Events, Donations
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - In honor of Black History Month, SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) and its nationwide family of stores, including the Acme, Albertsons, bigg's, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Shop 'n Save and Shopper's Food & Pharmacy retail banners, will...
Hormel Foods Announces Construction of New Production Facility
AUSTIN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) announced that construction on a new production facility in Dubuque, Iowa, is expected to begin this year. The facility will be operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation. Total cost of the...
Kraft Reports Strong Revenue Growth in 2007; Enters 2008 with Good Momentum
NORTHFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT): — 2007 net revenues up 8.4%; organic net revenues(1) grew 5.1%, above guidance. — 2007 diluted EPS $1.62, down 12.4%; $1.82 excluding items,(1) in line with guidance. — Fourth-quarter net...
Discovery by IRM(TM) Adopter La Bonita Ole Honored as Tortilla Manufacturer of the Year
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - IRM Corporation applauds Florida manufacturer La Bonita Ole and its dynamic CEO Tammy Young for earning recognition as Tortilla Manufacturer of the Year. This award, extended by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery magazine, honors the 16-year-old...
Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Increased Sales and Income for First Quarter 2008
ASHEVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported a 13.7% increase in net income and a 13.3% increase in net sales for its first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2007. For the December 2007 quarter, net income increased $1.5 million to...
REC Solar Unveils Hawaii's Largest Solar Electric System
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - REC Solar, a rapidly growing provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems, and Mitsubishi Electric have announced the completion of Hawaii's two largest solar installations for the Costco Wholesale locations in Kauai and...
Analyse the Market for Air Fresheners in the United Kingdom with New Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Research and Markets , 2003-2007 Table 16: United Kingdom Inflation, 2003-2007 Table 17: United Kingdom Exchange Rate, 2003 -0- *T Companies Mentioned: - Reckitt Benckiser PLC - S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. - Sara Lee Corporation *T For more...
Funky Monkey(TM) Snacks Secure National Distribution in Whole Foods Market(R)
FISHERS, Ind., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Funky Monkey Snacks today announces a national distribution agreement with Whole Foods Market for its delicious, all-natural freeze-dried fruit. Effective February 1, 2008, Funky Monkey's "Fruit That Crunches!"(TM) will be sold in all 250 Whole Foods...
Crest(R) + Scope(R) Spokesperson Ryan Seacrest Named Sexiest Smile
CINCINNATI, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Crest + Scope aren't the only ones who think Seacrest has a winning smile. Victoria's Secret honors his confident grin with the Sexiest Smile title on their annual "What Is Sexy" 2008 list. Victoria's Secret Angels Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima and...
Court Approves IBC Disclosure Statement; Company Will Concurrently Seek Agreement with Teamsters and Explore Alternatives in Event Agreement Cannot Be Reached
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Interstate Bakeries Corporation (IBC) (OTC:IBCIQ) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri in Kansas City has ruled that the Company's First Amended Disclosure Statement contains adequate information for...
Harte-Hanks Board Declares Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend and Increases Stock Repurchase Program
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Harte-Hanks, Inc. (NYSE: HHS) today reported that its board of directors has declared an increased regular quarterly cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share payable on March 14, 2008, to the holders of record of shares of common stock of the company at the...
Synergy Brands Receives NASDAQ Listing Notice
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Synergy Brands (NASDAQ:SYBR) received a NASDAQ Staff letter on January 25, 2008 indicating that the Company fails presently to comply with the minimum bid price requirement because for 30 consecutive business days the bid price of the Company's common...
Imperial Sugar Announces Completion of CEO Transition
SUGAR LAND, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Imperial Sugar Company (NASDAQ:IPSU) today confirmed the appointment of John C. Sheptor as president and chief executive officer and elected him to its Board of Directors, replacing Robert A. Peiser in each of these capacities. These actions are...
Dillon Stores to Expand in Wichita, Kansas with Acquisition of Area Homeland Stores
WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 29 PRNewswire — Dillon Stores announced today it has reached an agreement with HAC, Inc., a subsidiary of Associated Wholesale Grocers to acquire three Homeland Stores in Wichita, Kansas. The stores will become part of the Dillon Stores division, based in Hutchinson...
In February Guideposts: Deborah Norville Tells Readers Her Attitude about Gratitude
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - The new February issue of Guideposts magazine features a cover story by anchor person and host of Inside Edition, Deborah Norville, about what keeps her anchored in the hustle-bustle world of TV news, as well as in her personal life. In her own words...
Valentines Seduce with Mousse - A Fresh Gift Idea: Intimate Options Mousse from Replens
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Intimate Options Mousse from Replens is shaking up Valentine's Day, getting couples to reinvigorate their sex lives with a new lubricant like they've never tried before - made specifically with the needs of women in mind. Intimate Options...
Nutrition Expert and Senior Sales & Marketing Professional Join NuVim Team
PARAMUS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - NuVim, Inc. (OTCBB:NUVM), a leading provider of nutritional refrigerated and shelf stable ready to drink beverages and powder mixes, announced today that Ruth Carey RD LD, the nutritional expert whose print and broadcast media programs have gained a...
Imperial Sugar Company Announces First Fiscal Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
SUGAR LAND, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Imperial Sugar Company (NASDAQ:IPSU) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 31, 2007. Imperial reported net income in the current quarter of $12.3 million ($1.04 per diluted share), compared to net...
DNA Energy Drink to be Distributed by Florida Beverage Sales
MELBOURNE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - DNA Energy Drink (Pink Sheets:DNAB), the new and great tasting favorite of action sports enthusiasts and fans, today announced it will be distributed across Florida's Panhandle east to Jacksonville and into Mobile, Alabama by Florida Beverage...
Research and Markets: Wal-Mart De Mexico SA De CV Company Snippet 2007 Report Gives an Instant Overview of Company Background and History
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Research and Markets . These statistical tools are supplemented with qualitative parameters such as: industry expectation/opinion. Socio-economic drivers, new product development, technological advances, expected levels of market saturation etc...
Mistral Equity Partners Acquires Shearer's Foods
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Mistral Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer and media sectors, announced today the acquisition of Shearer's Foods, Inc. Headquartered in Brewster , Ohio, Shearer's is a leading producer and distributor of high quality branded...
Wal-Mart and SunEdison Activate Solar Power System in Honolulu
HONOLULU-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Representatives from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and SunEdison today announced the completion of the first of four solar power systems in Hawaii as part of a previously announced pilot program on the islands. The 283 kW DC solar power system at the...
Cincinnati Bell Enters Data Center and Managed Services Agreement With The Kroger Co.
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE: CBB) today announced that it has reached an agreement with The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) to supply managed data center services to the retailer through CBTS, a wholly owned division of Cincinnati Bell. CBTS is a business...
Coors Light(R) and Latino NFL Fans Get Ready For Kick-off with Tazon Latino II
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Coors Light(R), the official beer sponsor of the NFL, will help kick off Super Bowl XLII with an exciting starting lineup for Latino NFL football fans. In addition to creating special bilingual Super Bowl packaging, Coors Light will present Tazon Latino...
ADT Introduces People Counting Device Capable of Integrating into New and Existing EAS Systems
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - ADT Security Services today announced the availability of Sensormatic(R) Ultra-Post(R) Integrated People Counting, a new component to the SmartEAS(R) integrated solutions portfolio. The ability to incorporate people counting sensors into the...
Tops Markets, Premier Farnell Contributions Will Help Leverage Economic Development in Cleveland
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) has accepted donations from Tops Markets, LLC and Premier Farnell Corporation totaling more than $1.3 million to ensure that GCP can continue its mission of advancing physical development projects that create jobs...
Thomas Kemper Lightens up Summer Sipping with New Low Calorie Root Beer
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - If a premium soda that's 20 calories or less doesn't lift spirits on its own, the unexpected burst of flavor certainly will. The premium craft brewer Thomas Kemper Soda Co. is launching a low calorie version of its favorite soda — root beer. No...
Texas Roadhouse Selects Steton to Support Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs
ST. GEORGE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Texas Roadhouse, a 282-unit casual dining concept based in Louisville, Kentucky, has selected Steton to provide software for its quality assurance and food-safety programs. Steton's software enables faster, more accurate audits to be conducted...
2008 Natural Products Expo West Proves 'Organic' and 'Sustainability' Are Hot, Bucking Economic Trends
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Natural Products Expo West (www.expowest.com) is set for more than 300,000 square feet of natural and organic foods and personal care, healthy ethnic, sustainable living and alternative medicine products, with more than 1800 exhibitors showcasing...
The Hass Avocado Board Helps Fans Show Their Loyalty with New York and New England Team-Themed Guacamole Recipes
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Football fans fiercely support their teams throughout the season and now with the two squads selected to play in the Big Game, fans can even show their dedication through the food they serve at Big Game Day parties. The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has...
New AccuPOS Retail Point of Sale Helps Small and Mid-Market Retailers Ring Up Success
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Attitude POSitive, a leading provider of Point of Sale (POS), inventory management and time clock software for the retail and hospitality industries, today launched its latest version of AccuPOS Retail Point of Sale (POS) software. The new version...
Philly-Based Prescient Honored by Consumer Goods Technology
WEST CHESTER, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Prescient Applied Intelligence, Inc. (OTCBB:PPID) today announced it was recognized for the fifth consecutive year in Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) magazine's annual ranking of leading supply chain planning solutions. Prescient is a leading...
Find Out All About the Newest Products in the Philippines Christmas Decoration Market With This Detailed Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Philippines Sourcing Report: Christmas Decorations" to their offering. The Philippines is a well-known producer of handcrafted Christmas decorations, with more than 2,000 suppliers making up the...
GNC to Feature PURPLE
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Purple Beverage Company, Inc. (OTCBB: PPBV), announced today that it has shipped PURPLE, its hot new antioxidant beverage, to GNC, the world's largest specialty retailer of nutritional products. PURPLE, known for its revolutionary formula...
Synergy Brands Enters into a Sponsorship Agreement with NY Islanders to Promote Duracell Batteries and PHS Grocers Supply
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR) today announced that it entered into a sponsorship agreement with the NY Islanders to promote certain P&G products including Duracell, Folgers, Gillette and Pringles (NYSE:PG) through PHS Group. Synergy Brands wholly...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Stop & Shop Supermarket Company /
In the news release, Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Perdue All Natural Perfect Portions, issued Saturday by Stop & Shop Supermarket Company over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph, first sentence should read, "The Stop & Shop...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Giant Food LLC/
In the news release, Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Perdue All Natural Perfect Portions, issued Saturday by Giant Food LLC over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph, first sentence should read, "Giant Food, following a voluntary recall by Perdue...
Planet Organic Starts Construction on Second Ontario Location and Re-Brand of Healthy's
EDMONTON, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Planet Organic Health Corp. - (TSX Venture Exchange - POH). Planet Organic Market, Canada's largest natural foods retailer, today announced that construction on a second Ontario location in the northwest section of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is...
Festival Foods Quadruples Web Views with Grocery Shopping Network
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Wisconsin-based Festival Foods broke grocery store Web site traffic records last year primarily using Grocery Shopping Network (GSN), a leading provider of proprietary software for grocery store retailers. Total page views of the Festival Foods Web...
Boo Koo Beverages Teams up with Coke United and Coke Consolidated for a First-Quarter 'Show Us Your Cans' $1 Million Promotion
DALLAS, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boo Koo Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BOKO.OB) the parent company of Boo Koo Beverages, Inc. announced today that it is launching a major first quarter promotion called, "Show Us Your Cans" to support two of its largest distributors Coca-Cola...
Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Perdue All Natural Perfect Portions
QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 26 PRNewswire — Giant Food, following a voluntary recall by Perdue Farms, announced it is recalling Perdue's "All Natural Perfect Portions" chicken because of potential allergens. Product treated with seasonings was accidentally packaged as all natural, and the...
Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Perdue All Natural Perfect Portions
QUINCY, Mass., Jan. 26 PRNewswire — The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a voluntary recall by Perdue Farms, announced it is recalling Perdue's "All Natural Perfect Portions" chicken because of potential allergens. Product treated with seasonings was accidentally...
HAVOC Sponsors Cassandra Shaffer Dance Tour
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - American Enterprise Development Corporation (OTC:AEND), the maker of HAVOC energy drink, announced today that it is the corporate sponsor for the East Coast tour of the Cassandra Shaffer Dance Ensemble. They will be performing at the Mountain Dance Concert...
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. Continues Momentum
BURLINGTON, Vt.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. today announced that fourth quarter revenue for comparable sales grew 4.5 percent at company locations and 3.7 percent system wide, capping 15 consecutive quarters of comparable restaurant sales growth for Bruegger's...
Channel M Prepares for More Dynamic Growth in 2008 with Venture Capital Funding and New Board Appointment
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Leading out-of-home video Company Channel M announced today a $6 million dollar investment led by Ascend Venture Group with participation from existing partner, Vintage Capital. "As part of our investment strategy focused on the brand services industry...
Gamma Pharmaceuticals Inc Begins Trading at $2.10 Per Share
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Gamma Pharmaceuticals Inc (OTCBB: GMPM) today announced the beginning of trading in the Company's shares. Gamma received FINRA approval on December 24, 2007 to list its shares on the OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol GMPM. The first trade was...
UFCW 951 and Kroger Reach Early Contract Settlement
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Kroger. UFCW 951 represents about 900 workers at Kroger stores in mid-Michigan. The current...
J & J Snack Foods Announces Down Earnings
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - J & J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) today announced record sales but lower earnings for the first quarter ended December 29, 2007. Sales increased 15% to $130.9 million from $114.1 million in last year's first quarter. Net earnings...
SUPERVALU Outlines Building Blocks for the Future at Investor Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today outlined its building blocks for the future at an investor conference. The building blocks include "raising the bar" on in-store execution, investing in the retail store network with the Premium Fresh & Healthy...
Tampons, Pads and the Softcup: The Menstrual Cup Reaches Milestone in Expanding Choices for Women
LA JOLLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - In 1996, Instead, Inc. pioneered a new alternative to tampons and pads with the development and release of its innovative Softcup. Now in 2008, Instead is proud to announce that it has sold its 100 millionth Softcup. Originally developed and...
Duane Reade Focuses on Customer Service with RedPrairie Workforce Management
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - RedPrairie Corporation, a leading consumer driven optimization company, announced today that Duane Reade Inc., the leading drug store in New York's metropolitan area, will implement RedPrairie's Workforce Management application. The RedPrairie solution...
Research and Markets: Gain Insight to Supervalu Inc a Leader in the Grocery Retailing Industry Using this SWOT Framework Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - Research and Markets G.1 Competitor Company 1 G.2 Competitor Company 2 H. Financial Analysis of the Company H.1 Current Financials H.2 Balance Sheet H.3 Profit & Loss Statement H.4 Ratio Analysis I. Future Perspective J. Appendix K. Glossary...
Smart Balance Announces Executive Appointments
PARAMUS, N.J., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smart Balance Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBL) announced the appointments of two executives today. William Keane, previously vice president and operations controller, has been named to the new position of vice president, operations analysis...
Guyenne et Gascogne: 2007 Annual Turnover
PARIS, January 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gross sales (in million euros) Q1 2007 Q2 2007 Q3 2007 Q4 2007 Guyenne et Gascogne 122.0 +1.9% 132.7 +1.8% 157.5 0.0% 148.3 +8.1% parent company Sogara 393.9 +0.1% 412.6 +2.1% 432.0 -0.8% 490.9 +5.3% Centros Comerciales Carrefour (Spain...
Cuisine Solutions, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Cuisine Solutions, Inc. (AMEX:FZN), a leading premium, fully-cooked, frozen food manufacturer, today announced results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2008. Net sales increased 2%, to $23.7 million from the previous year second quarter sales...
Diamond Foods Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.045
STOCKTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMND), a leading branded food company specializing in processing, marketing and distributing culinary nuts and snack products under the Diamond(R) and Emerald(R) brands, today announced that its Board of Directors...
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Premieres in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Located across the street from the Roosevelt Hotel and steps from the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market opened its doors today at the intersection of Hollywood & Sycamore. The new grocery market will bring...
FUJIFILM Expands Frontier Solution at Ritz Camera Centers
VALHALLA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Ritz Camera Centers, the largest specialty camera and image chain in the United States with approximately 1,000 locations, is expanding its portfolio of customer offerings with a new solution that enables...
The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) will conduct its third quarter fiscal 2008 earnings conference call and webcast on Friday, February 15, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. E.T. Earnings will be released on the morning of the call. The live webcast...
Timestrip(R) Smart-Label Time Technology Adopted by Growing Number of Manufacturers
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Timestrip Plc, the UK-based smart label company, has signed contracts with leading manufacturing companies in the U.S. and Europe to integrate Timestrip(R) labels into their products or packaging in response to consumer demands for better control over...
Kroger Pink Tag Campaign Raises $137,500 for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness at Karmanos Cancer Institute
DETROIT, Jan. 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Kroger Company and its participating vendors raised $137,500 during its 2007 pink tag campaign to benefit breast cancer research and awareness at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. "Through the dedication of our vendors and...
Publix Recognized as One of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For
LAKELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - For the 11th consecutive year, Publix has been honored as one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Publix was ranked No. 91 on this year's list and was one of only 14 companies to have made the list every year since its inception...
Natrol Offers Free Nutritional Supplements at HEALTH ETC. 2008, on Saturday, February 2nd in San Francisco
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Natrol, Inc., a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products, is proud to participate in the fourth annual HEALTH ETC. event, sponsored by KCBS radio (740 AM), and featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz as the Keynote Speaker...
Cedar Shopping Centers to Report Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results on February 27, 2008
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) today announced that it will release financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2007, after the market closes on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. The Company will...
B&G Foods Announces Tax Treatment of 2007 Class A Common Stock and EIS Distributions
PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - B&G Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, today explained the tax treatment of its 2007 cash payments on its separately traded Class A common stock (NYSE: BGS) and Enhanced Income Securities (EISs...
Candidate Support Expected to Boost Non-GMO Brands
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - According to leading health management resource, the Institute for Responsible Technology www.responsibletechnology.org consumers have no idea they are consuming flawed, genetically modified foods, and that is unfair. In late November, after reviewing...
Maria Elena's Authentic Latino Launches First Organic Horchata Drink Mix
VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Maria Elena's Authentic Latino Inc. announced today the introduction of the nation's first Certified Organic Horchata drink mix, bringing the refreshing Hispanic flavor of Aguas Frescas to discerning consumers increasingly demanding new and...
Tootie Pie Company Sets Quarterly Sales Record
BOERNE, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - The Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCBB:TOOT), a premium baker and seller of high-quality, handmade pies, announced today that it sold over 30,000 pies for the quarter ending December, 2007. This is approximately a 164% increase over the 11,000 plus...
The 'Green' Consumer: Catalina Marketing Looks Inside Their Shopping Basket
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Retailers and manufacturers can start to see more "green" if they begin to effectively market to the newly-emerging "Green" shopper categories, according to research announced today by Catalina Marketing. According to Catalina, when one Green...
'Stay-at-Home Mother' of Two Pre-school Aged Children Invents the NETcessity - the Universal Bag
LOGANSPORT, Ind., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — When needing a way to quickly gather and store her children's toys Bobbi created an innovative new product. The idea came to Bobbi when she was looking at all the toys on her living room floor. "I had a baby tissue in my hand and gathered the four...
Unilever United States Announces Leadership Changes
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Unilever United States (NYSE: UL, UN) announced today that it has changed the configuration of its business teams and created a new Consumer and Customer Solutions organization. These changes to the company's leadership team structure have...
The J. M. Smucker Company Board of Directors Declares Dividend and Authorizes Increase to Share Repurchase Plan
ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) declared a $0.30 per share dividend on the common shares of the Company to be paid on Monday, March 3, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday...
ZipCast Vows to Keep Kids Safe
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - ZipCast Digital Advertising Networks announces their partnership with the Texas Center for the Missing who is the agency responsible for issuing local Amber Alerts which are the urgent bulletins issued in serious child-abduction cases. ZipCast Broadcasts...
DNA Beverage Corporation Expands Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - DNA Beverage Corporation (Pink Sheets:DNAB) has relocated its corporate office and distribution center to support its growing national business. The new, larger facility located in Boca Raton, Florida includes an expanded warehouse and sales...
Sun Reflectors, Asbestos, Butter? Now We Know Better!
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Getting smarter with age? Here's your chance to prove it! Starting today, "know better-heads" can compete live in a virtual showdown against one another by playing the online I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Now You Know Better! $1,000,000...
HAVOC Sponsors World Poker Open Tournament at Gold Strike Casino & Resort
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - American Enterprise Development Corporation (OTC:AEND), the maker of the popular HAVOC Energy Drink, announced a deal today with an MGM Mirage property, the Gold Strike Casino & Resort, in Tunica, Mississippi. HAVOC will deliver an energy drink...
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Its Benefits Over Butter
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Remember the days when a woman's place was in the home, smoking was recommended by the family doctor and sun-tanning wasn't complete without baby oil and a reflective shield? Now that we live in a world where we know better, especially in...
Imperial Sugar Announces Release Date and Conference Call for Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Financial Results
SUGAR LAND, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Imperial Sugar Company (NASDAQ:IPSU), announced today that it will release fiscal 2008 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Company officials will conduct a conference call, starting at 3:30 p.m...
Cal Citrus Packing to Use AgriWorld Exchange
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - AgriWorld Exchange, the first live online agri-trading marketplace, today announced that Cal Citrus Packing Company, with a grower base of 4,000 acres, has signed an agreement to trade produce using the AgriWorld Exchange online service. The...
ShopSmart Poll Finds Coupon Savings Really Add Up
YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-USNewswire — How much do coupon clippers really save? According to a new poll conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center for ShopSmart magazine, women who use coupons and store-loyalty cards save over 10% a year on groceries, the...
Reed's Inc. Announces Central Massachusetts Launch; Atlas Distributing, Inc. to Distribute Reed's Product Line
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Reed's, Inc. (NASDAQ:REED) announced today that Atlas Distributing, Inc., a full-line beer and beverage distribution company, has agreed to distribute Reed's product line throughout Central Massachusetts. Christopher Reed, Founder and CEO of Reed's...
Food Lion, LLC and Hannaford Bros. Selects nFinanSe To Provide Pay Card Program
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - nFinanSe Inc. (OTCBB:NFSE) today announced that it had signed an agreement with Food Lion, LLC and Hannaford Bros. to be the exclusive pay card program provider for participating employees. Food Lion and Hannaford Bros. are subsidiaries of Delhaize...
Supermarket Giant AlfaBeta Vassilopoulos Improves Supplier Quality Management with Sparta Systems' TrackWise
HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Sparta Systems, Inc. (Sparta), the maker of TrackWise(R), and the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management software, announced today that AlfaBeta, the second largest food retailer in Greece, deployed TrackWise as its Quality...
Quick Tips on How to Tackle a Home Tailgating Party
NATICK, Mass., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — The big game is less than two weeks away which means it's time to start planning a home tailgating party for friends and family. According to Nielsen Media Research, last year approximately 93 million people watched the biggest game in football at...
CM Communications Builds Its Roster of Hospitality Clients
BOSTON, Jan. 22 PRNewswire — Boston-based, integrated marketing and public relations agency CM Communications has been tapped to design and implement marketing and PR campaigns for Sarku Japan, the dominant Japanese fast food chain in the US; The Copley Square Hotel located in...
Sam's Club(R) Adds Roses to Fair Trade Certified(TM) Products
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Romantics and fresh flower fans can now give or decorate with "green" roses that have been Fair Trade Certified(TM) and are available online at samsclub.com. While the classic rose colors are available, including red and pink for love...
Whole Foods Market(R) to Sack Disposable Plastic Grocery Bags by Earth Day
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Whole Foods Market, the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket, announced today it will end the use of disposable plastic grocery bags at the checkouts in all of its 270 stores in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with the goal to...
Deli Chef Tri-Bean Salad Recalled From Some Kroger Stores
CINCINNATI, Jan. 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Inter-American Products, a division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced a voluntary recall on all codes of Deli Chef Tri-Bean Salad sold from store deli counters in some states because the product has the potential to be...
Agilence Names former Pathmark AVP of Loss Prevention Pedro Ramos as Director of Retail Solutions
CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2008 - Agilence, Inc., the leader in Intelligent Video Auditing Solutions (IVAS), today announced the appointment of Pedro Ramos as Director of Retail Solutions. Ramos, formerly served as the assistant vice president for Loss Prevention at Pathmark Stores...
Xerox, Customers Honored by Printing Industry for Digital Excellence
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2008 - Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and 17 digital printing customers were recently honored with nearly 30 awards by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen, an independent network of graphic arts and printing professionals. Among the...
Espresso Americano Launches EA Brevita Drive-Thru Concept
CAMANO ISLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2008 - Espresso Americano International LLC: — Cooperative association aims to beat franchises in pricing and value — Internet-driven sales and support give entrepreneurs and new entrants to beverage retail a fighting chance against...
Verisae Expands Energy Business, Adds Rachel Schafer as Energy Specialist
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2008 - Verisae, a web-enabled clean technology software and services company, announced today the addition of Rachel Schafer to the Verisae Energy Team. Rachel will focus on enterprise wide energy management strategies for retailers including Whole Foods and...
Rede Smart Chooses Hughes to Provide Broadband Satellite Services to its Retail Stores Throughout Brazil
GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 21 PRNewswire — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, announced today that it has been selected by Rede Smart, a Martins Group company, to provide HughesNet(R) broadband satellite managed network...
Blue Square Announces Adoption of a Share Option Plan for Officers and Employees and Appointment of a Director
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, January 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blue Square-Israel Ltd. (NYSE: BSI) (hereinafter: "Blue Square") announced today that its Board of Directors had resolved to adopt a share option plan for officers and employees of Blue Square and/or its subsidiaries and/or...
Blue Square Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer and President and Appointment of COO
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, January 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Blue Square-Israel Ltd. (NYSE: BSI) (hereinafter: "Blue Square") announced today that further to its announcement on December 17, 2007 regarding the resignation of its CEO, Mr. Zeev Kalimi, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr...
Gain Insight Into the Fragrance Industry in Hong Kong
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2008 - Research and Markets Co Ltd DHC Hong Kong Limited Fancl Corporation For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79985. Source: Euromonitor International
SUPERVALU Announces 2008 Investor Conference Webcast
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) announces the following Webcast: -0- *T What: SUPERVALU's 2008 Investor Conference Webcast When: Thursday, January 24, 2008 beginning at 8:15 a.m. PACIFIC until approximately 1:00 pm PACIFIC Where: http://investor.supervalu.com...
Start the New Year Right with Nutritional Supplements to Help Undo Holiday Health Lapses
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Natrol, Inc., a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products, knows that many consumers may have allowed their good diet and nutrition habits to lapse over the holidays...this can result in moodiness, which may...
Constar's DiamondClear(TM) PET Bottle for ConAgra Foods' Hunt's Ketchup Named Top Sustainable Package of 2007
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - With growing demand for packaging that supports a greener, more energy efficient world, Constar International (NASDAQ:CNST) scored a major victory when its DiamondClear(TM) PET bottle for ConAgra Foods' Hunt's Ketchup was recognized by the Institute of...
USS Launches New Easy to Use Interactive Website
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Universal Surveillance Systems Corporation (USS) continues in its growth and expansion and just launched at the NRF Big Show its newly designed website that offers an interactive experience to those who visit it. The newly launched...
Safeway's California and U.S. Truck Fleet Goes Green
PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY), one of the nation's leading retailers embracing environmentally friendly initiatives throughout its business operations, announced today that it has converted its entire California and U.S. truck fleet to...
Company Profile for Hormel Foods Corporation
-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise...
Kroger Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share to be paid on March 1, 2008, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 15, 2008. Kroger, one of...
Kroger Announces New $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Authorization
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of $1 billion of Kroger common stock. The timing of the repurchases will vary according to market conditions. This repurchase authorization...
AMCON Distributing Company Reports Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.12 for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2007
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - AMCON Distributing Company ("AMCON") (AMEX:DIT), an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company is pleased to announce diluted earnings per share of $1.12 for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007. "We continue to make steady progress on...
The Dutch Consumer is Becoming More Adventurous When It Comes to Coffee
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Research and Markets , company shares and brand shares. Why buy this report? — Get a detailed picture of the coffee industry; — Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; — Understand the competitive...
R.A.B. Holdings, Inc. Announces Selection of New President & CEO for R.A.B. Food Group, LLC
SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 18 PRNewswire — R.A.B. Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings") today announced the appointment of Bruce H. Bossidy as President and Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary, R.A.B. Food Group, LLC (formerly named The B. Manischewitz Company, LLC). Bossidy...
Stanford Business School Research: Does a Wine's Pricetag Affect Its Taste?
STANFORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - In what will be music to the ears of marketers, the old adage that you get what you pay for really is true when it comes to that most ephemeral of products: bottled wine. According to researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and...
New Report Analyzes the Booming Growth of Malls in India
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Research and Markets , Mumbai V.60 The Phoenix, Mumbai V.61 Crossroads, Mumbai V.62 CR2, Mumbai V.63 Prime Mall, Mumbai V.64 Prozone Golden Mall, Aurangabad V.65 Royal Palms, Mumbai V.66 R Mall - Mulland, Mumbai V.67 The Dream Mall, Mumbai V.68...
Coinstar to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call on February 7, 2008
BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 18, 2008 - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) will host a conference call on Thursday, February 7, in conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release. -0- *T What: Coinstar's fourth quarter earnings conference call When: Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 5:00...
Tetra Pak Forecasts Adding 2 Million Households to Curbside Carton Recycling Program in 2008
VERNON HILLS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Tetra Pak helped facilitate carton curbside recycling for more than 2 million households in 2007. The liquid foods carton manufacturer achieved this by adding programs for more than 1 million new households and then expanding existing programs by...
Colorado Premium Workers Vote ''Yes'' for a Union Voice
GREELEY, Colo.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Meatpacking workers at Colorado Premium stood strong against employer intimidation to vote in favor of representation by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Colorado Premium workers were dedicated...
New Online Audience Record Set in Food & Cooking Category; FoodNetwork.com Draws More Than 12.6 Million Unique Users
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Newly released Nielsen Online numbers show that FoodNetwork.com ended the year on a sweet note, setting a new record for online audience numbers in the Food & Cooking category with more than 12.6 million unique users visiting the site in Dec...
Football Star Marshall Faulk and the Hass Avocado Board Take on Fans' Hunger with Marshall Faulk's Buttermilk Ranch Guacamole
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Big Game Day parties are all about watching the game with good friends and great food. With the championship game fast approaching, fans everywhere are beginning to think about what they will serve to their guests. While chips, dips, burgers and...
Ramco-Gershenson Contributes Mission Bay Plaza to ING Clarion Partners Joint Venture
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today that it has contributed Mission Bay Plaza to its joint venture with ING Clarion Partners. Mission Bay Plaza is the 17th shopping center to be acquired by the joint venture, which...
Cole's Quality Foods Advances Sustainability Agenda With CHEP Pallets
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Leading frozen baked goods marketer Cole's Quality Foods today announced it is shipping all of its products on pallets from the CHEP pooling program effective immediately. The company is now using CHEP pallets to transport its Coles branded...
Natrol Offers Free Nutritional Supplement Samples at Fifth Annual Yoga Journal San Francisco Conference, January 18-21, 2008
CHATSWORTH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Natrol, Inc., a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products, is proud to participate in the fifth annual Yoga Journal San Francisco Conference, taking place at the Hyatt Regency, January 18-21, 2008. Because...
Del Monte(R) and StarKist(R) Brands Continue to Empower American Families to Live a Healthier, More Energized Lifestyle in the New Year with the Just One More for Healthy Living(TM) Pledge
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Del Monte Foods (NYSE:DLM) announces that its Del Monte(R) and StarKist(R) brands will continue to encourage American families to lead a healthier, more energized lifestyle in 2008 with the Just One More for Healthy Living(TM) Pledge. The pledge...
New Celiac-Safe(TM) Baking Mixes Meet European Food Safety Standards -- Helping Those with Gluten Intolerance Enjoy Meals Again!
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - The new website tasteslikerealfood.com is taking orders for its new Toro(TM) brand Celiac-Safe(TM) baking mixes. Imported from Norway, they provide exceptional taste and texture for those with celiac disease or gluten-intolerance. "People who are...
Eight Out Of Ten Swordfish Exceed FDA Mercury Action Level In Random Supermarket Tests Conducted By MASI
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Eighty percent of the swordfish purchased in supermarkets as part of a recent test were found to have mercury levels that exceeded the FDA action level of 1 part per million (ppm), according to Micro Analytical Systems, Inc. (MASI), the seafood...
CBS Outernet Teams With Ripple to Create Leading Out-of-Home Advertising Network
NEW YORK and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CBS Outernet, a leading provider of in-store media networks and advertising in grocery stores nationwide, and Ripple, an interactive network of screens located in community gathering places that informs, entertains, and...
Global-Tech Appliances Reports Second Quarter Results With Triple-Digit Increase in Net Sales and Improved Earnings
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-January 17, 2008 - Global-Tech Appliances Inc. (NYSE:GAI) today reported its operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 ended September 30, 2007. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 increased 134% to $31.1 million, when compared to the corresponding...
Florida's Natural Growers Demonstrates Solar Energy at Visitor Center
LAKE WALES, Fla., Jan. 17 PRNewswire — The bright Florida sunshine that goes into every glass of Florida's Natural(R) Brand Orange Juice is now helping power the Florida's Natural Growers Visitor Center on Highway 27 North in Lake Wales. The Florida's Natural Grower's Cooperative...
G. Willi-Food Provides Update on its Business, Acquisition Activities and Operations
YAVNE, Israel, January 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (NASDAQ: WILC) (the "Company" or "Willi Food"), one of Israel's largest food importers and a single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive range of quality kosher food products, today...
Unilever U.S. President Kevin Havelock to Speak During Grocery Manufacturers Association's First Environmental Sustainability Summit
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - Unilever announced today that Unilever U.S. President Kevin Havelock will address the Grocery Manufacturers Association's first Environmental Sustainability Summit on January 17-18, 2008 in Washington, DC. He will be part of a panel...
Spartan Stores Announces Webcast of its Fiscal 2008 Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - Spartan Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPTN) will announce its fiscal 2008 third-quarter financial results following the stock market close on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. A telephone conference call to discuss the results will be publicly webcast at...
Stater Bros. Markets Announces Groundbreaking for New 'Blue Ribbon' Full Service Supermarket in Cathedral City, California
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 16 PRNewswire — Stater Bros. Markets, Riverside County's largest Supermarket Chain, is proud to announce a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. to dedicate the site of its newest and most modern Full Service Supermarket in...
Showdown between VOD and DVDs? Demand for DVD Movie Rentals Continues to Explode
CAMPBELL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - DVDPlay Inc., a DVD rental kiosk operator and developer, today announced it has reached a new milestone with 13 million DVD movie rentals, an indicator that DVD rentals continue to be one of the fastest growing segments of the home entertainment...
RushNet Declares Dividend of Apple Rush Shares
BLUE ISLAND, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - RushNet, Inc. (RSHN.PK) announces that it has declared a dividend of 8,625,534 shares of Apple Rush, Inc., to be distributed to RushNet, Inc. stockholders of record on January 23, 2008 on the basis of 1 Apple Rush share for every 896 RushNet...
Sustainability Initiatives News Conference
Safeway to Announce Conversion of U.S. Trucking Fleet to Cleaner-Burning Biodiesel LANHAM, Md., Jan. 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following information is being issued by Safeway, Eastern Division, Inc.: Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008 Time: 10AM-11AM Location: Safeway Capitol...
Tempt Your Sweetheart With Cupcakes This Valentine's Day
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & MODESTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - They're cute, they're sweet, and they're perfectly proportioned. Cupcakes are not only one of the hottest food trends this year, but they're also easy and fun to make at home. These Valentine's Day cupcakes were...
TWIX(R) Java Brews up a Fresh Approach to the Coffee Craze and Gives Americans a New Type of ''Coffee Break''
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2008 - From fancy coffees to extravagant desserts, the pursuit of java-flavored food and beverages continues to be a hot trend percolating throughout U.S. culture. Today, TWIX(R) Brand is raising the bar on America's coffee-flavor craze by introducing...
Stella D'oro Introduces 100 Calorie Breakfast Treats
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 PRNewswire — The Stella D'oro Company announced the introduction of a new line of 100 Calorie items featuring its famous Breakfast Treats(R). The 100 Calorie items will be offered in two flavors: original and chocolate. The product was designed using the company's...
Regency Centers Announces Tax Information for 2007 Distributions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) today announced the Federal income tax treatment of its 2007 distributions to holders of its common shares, Series 3 and 4 Depositary shares, and Series 5 Preferred shares. Regency Centers Corporation Common...
Clemmy's(TM) Introduces the First All Natural, Sugar Free, Super Premium Ice Cream
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Clemmy's introduced the first all natural, sugar free, super premium ice cream today. Americans concerned about the health risks of sugar, preservatives and artificial sweeteners can now enjoy five great tasting, rich and creamy flavors...
Publix Pharmacies Fill Millionth Free Prescription, Add Drug
LAKELAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Publix Super Markets filled its 1 millionth free antibiotic through its free prescription drug program and has added doxycycline hyclate (capsules) to the program. Launched in August 2007, Publix's free prescription drug program included the...
Bellisio Foods Taps Adalis to Meet Wal-Mart Packaging Scorecard Requirements
VANCOUVER, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Adalis Corporation, a global packaging and supply chain solutions company, today announced that it has partnered with Bellisio Foods, the parent company of Michelina's brand of frozen entrees and snacks. Adalis provided packaging consulting...
Vital Lifestyle Water Names Beverage Guru J. Mick O'Donnell as Vice President of Sales for the Southeast Region
ALBERTA, Canada-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Vital Lifestyle Water, the only true functional water loaded with vitamins, minerals, all-natural supplements and the first beverage in North America to be naturally sweetened with the 100% natural fruit extract Fruit Up(R), today announced it has...
AgriWorld Exchange Announces Release 1.5
MENLO PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - AgriWorld Exchange, the first live online agri-trading marketplace, today announced the availability of Release 1.5, a significant milestone in the Company's history. This release, boasting full support for the Spanish language, also adds to...
Virginia Man Wins $5,000 for Story of How Duct Tape Saved the Day
AVON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Whether it saved the day at a family outing, conquered a traveling mishap or salvaged an outdoor adventure, nearly everyone has their own story of how duct tape came to their rescue. For the last seven months, people across the country entered their duct...
Planar Launches Six New Touch Screen LCDs
BEAVERTON, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced the addition of six new touch screen displays to its successful PT lineup. Ideal for use in a variety of retail, hospitality or healthcare...
Retailers Benefit from RedPrairie's Performance Management Analytic Solution
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - RedPrairie Corporation, a leading consumer driven optimization company participating in the National Retail Federation's 97th Annual Conference, today announced the availability of RedPrairie Performance Management(TM) (RPM) for Retail. RPM is a...
Stater Bros. Raises $133,495 for City of Hope
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Jan. 15 PRNewswire — Stater Bros. Markets is pleased to announce that its customers and employees recently raised $133,495 to benefit pediatric cancer programs at City of Hope, a leading research and treatment institution for cancer and other life-threatening...
Tomax(R) Workforce Management Solution Helps Save Mart Manage Growing Employee Base
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2008 - Tomax Corporation is pleased to announce the expansion of its current relationship with Save Mart Supermarkets. Earlier last year, Save Mart chose to implement Tomax's Workforce Management solution, including labor forecasting and scheduling in 127...
Nascent Foodservice to Present at the 10th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Nascent Wine Co. Inc. (dba Nascent Foodservice) has accepted an invitation to speak at the 10th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference. The convention will be held on January 16-17, 2008 at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point...
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. to Webcast Fourth-Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) will release fourth-quarter 2007 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, February 12. A conference call discussing these results will be webcast live over the Internet at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning. A copy of the...
New from Himalania: Wasabi Covered Goji Berries
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - BrandStorm Inc. today introduced a unique healthy snack, Wasabi covered Goji berries. The combination of dried Goji berries and the hot crunch of the Wasabi coating creates a distinctive sweet and spicy treat that is 100 percent natural, with no...
Campbell Launches New Campaign for Pace(R) Salsa That Celebrates Brand's Unique History and Craftsmanship
CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - After celebrating the 60th anniversary of "Pace" picante sauce in 2007, it seemed only fitting that Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) should launch a new campaign for its "Pace" salsa brand in 2008 that promotes both its established picante and salsa...
Kettle(TM) Brand Potato Chip Fans Bring Death Valley Chipotle(TM) to Life
SALEM, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - The votes are in. Thousands of Kettle(TM) brand Potato Chip fans flocked to www.kettlefoods.com to choose Death Valley Chipotle(TM), with its nuanced balance of savory smoke and layered chili flavors, as the winning flavor in Kettle Foods' annual...
Nielsen: Half of U.S. Consumers Reduce Spending to Combat High Gas Prices
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - New research from The Nielsen Company finds that half (49 percent) of U.S. consumers are reducing their spending to compensate for rising gas prices, up four points from June 2007. Consumers are also battling high gas prices by combining shopping...
Cornell-Mayo Helps Retailers Fight Fraud With New Omniwatch(TM) Returns Management Solution Introduced at NRF 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Retailers lost a staggering $10.8 billion to return fraud in 2007, according to the National Retail Federation(a) - but Cornell-Mayo Associates (CMA) is helping retailers fight back. The company today announced the release of Omniwatch(TM) Returns...
PlasticVault Launches to Help Retailers Get Connected With Gift Card Holders, Increasing Redemption
FRESNO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Plastic Jungle, the leading Web site for gift card exchanges and services, today announced PlasticVault, a gift card registry that helps retailers get connected with their gift card holders to increase redemption. With PlasticVault, retailers can...
JobApp Network, Inc. Names Blake Helppie CEO
TROY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - JobApp Network, Inc. a national provider of a leading subscription-based, automated phone and Internet hourly hiring solution announced that Blake Helppie has been named CEO. In his new position, Helppie assumes responsibility for building the corporate...
Femmenessence(TM) (Maca-GO(TM)) Balances Hormonal Fluctuation for Menopause Sufferers with All-Natural Alternative to HRT
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - A proprietary high quality formulation of the Peruvian herb Maca has recently been shown to fight the cause of menopause, by balancing the body's key hormones with an all-natural, homeostatic approach. Natural Health International's (NHI...
MegaPath Launches ADSL2+ High-Speed Internet Connectivity Service
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - MegaPath Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice and security services in North America, today announced its ADSL2+ Internet Connectivity Service. Ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses, as well as large businesses with branch...
Purple Beverage Company Appoints Timothy J. Hennessey as Chief Financial Officer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Purple Beverage Company, Inc. (OTCBB: PPBV), makers of PURPLE, an all-natural, hip combination of seven powerful antioxidant-rich fruits, announced today that it has named veteran finance executive Timothy J. Hennessey as its Chief Financial...
Source Technologies Joins Forces with Real Digital Media to Expand Functionality of Retail Kiosks
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Source Technologies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for managing financial transactions and other secure business processes, and Real Digital Media, a leading provider of next-generation digital signage products for establishing...
Sainsbury's Selects Eqos to Scale Sourcing Operations
BURLINGTON, Mass. & LEATHERHEAD, England-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Eqos Ltd. (www.eqos.com), provider of on-demand PLM, global sourcing, and supplier management solutions for the retail supply chain, today announced that J Sainsbury plc has selected Eqos 4.0 to support their private...
Fresh Del Monte Produce Chief Financial Officer to Retire
CORAL GABLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:FDP), today announced that John F. Inserra, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire after a distinguished career of nearly 32 years with the Company. For the past 13 years, Mr...
Countwise Announces Anna's Linens as Their Latest Retail Client
SUNRISE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - CountWise, the People-Counting Solutions company, announced today that Anna's Linens, the bath, bedding, and home decor company, is the latest addition to CountWise's distinguished roster of retail clients. Anna's Linens chose CountWise as its...
BJ's Wholesale Achieves Substantial ROI Leveraging JDA Software Solutions to Support CPFR Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced that BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in New England, realized a 29.9 percent reduction in weeks of on-hand inventory, a 23.8 percent increase in comparable Club...
Synergy Brands Reports Its China Based Facility for Spice Production is Fully Operational.
SYOSSET, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Synergy Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBR) today announced that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary PHS group is now fully operational for the distribution of a broad l line of spice products under several proprietary labels that include "Palm Spices...
JDA Software Introduces a New View on Visual Merchandising, Assortment Planning and Transportation Management at the 97th Annual National Retail Federation Convention and Expo
NEW YORK & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced a "new view" on visual merchandising, assortment planning and transportation management with the next generation of its Enterprise Planning, Space & Category Management...
Modiv Media and Motorola Put Convenience in Stop & Shop Customers' Hands With Modiv Shopper(TM) Handheld Device
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - Modiv Media, a leader in retail interactive media delivery solutions, and Motorola's enterprise mobility business today announced Stop & Shop customers are the first to use the Modiv Shopper(TM), a next-generation portable shopping assistant powered by...
RedPrairie Announces New Execution Management Features for Retailers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - RedPrairie Corporation, a leading consumer-driven optimization company, today announced the release of major new enhancements to its Execution Management application, the first execution management software to be fully integrated with a workforce...
MagTek's MagneSafe(TM) Secure Card Readers are Now Compliant with ARTS/UnifiedPOS 1.12 Specifications
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2008 - MagTek, Inc., a global leader in electronic payments technology, announced today that its MagneSafe Secure Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSR's) will be compatible with the latest ARTS UnifiedPOS 1.12 specification to be unveiled at the NRF Convention and...
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