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David Karam to succeed Kerii Anderson as chief of Wendy's after purchase by Triarc
July 25, 2008

David Karam to succeed Kerii Anderson as chief of Wendy's after purchase by Triarc

J. David Karam will succeed Kerrii Anderson, president and chief executive of Wendy's International Inc, when Triarc Cos Inc  completes its purchase of Wendy's later this year, Triarc said on Friday.
 Walkers
July 25, 2008

A Walkers crisp that looks like Lineker?

A happy-snacker was left star-struck when she discovered a Gary Lineker look-a-like in her crisp packet. Beth Benner was tucking into a packet of her favourite Ready Salted crisps when she pulled out what she thought was the spitting image of the footb...
July 25, 2008

Wendy's post-merger management team unveiled

The top executive group at Wendy's after its acquisition by the parent of the Arby's chain will include three faces familiar to the Dublin company's employees and franchisees. Triarc Companies Inc. disclosed Friday three high management appointments fo...
 Lance (Cape Cod Potato Chips)
July 25, 2008

Lance 2Q profit drops 70.1 percent

Lance Inc., which makes Cape Cod potato chips and other snack foods, said Friday that its profit fell 70.1 percent in the second quarter, missing Wall Street estimates. Its shares tumbled 7 percent in morning trading. The company plans to raise prices ...
July 25, 2008

Farmer wins go-ahead for plant to generate power from Walkers potato waste

Eco-friendly plans to generate power using waste from a crisp factory proved the real McCoy for Durham County councillors yesterday. Farmer Philip Johnson asked Durham County Council for permission to produce electricity – enough to heat 1,200 homes ...
 McDonald's
July 25, 2008

Increased Food Prices Mean Changes Are on the Horizon for McDonald's Dollar Menu

Get your $1 double cheeseburgers at McD's while you can - they're not likely to be around much longer! With ingredient costs on the rise and a significant increase in the cost of beef, McDonald's may raise prices on some of its popular dollar menu item...
 Obesity socially contagious
July 25, 2008

Research Says Fat Friends And Poor Education Helps People Think Thin

Research by economists at the University of Warwick, Dartmouth College, and the University of Leuven, finds that people are powerfully but subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them.
July 25, 2008

EPA bans carbofuran residue on food in surprise move

The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that it will no longer allow residue of the toxic pesticide carbofuran on domestic or imported food, a decision that would effectively remove the chemical from the U.S. market. EPA officials sa...
July 25, 2008

New FSA guide advises short shelf-life for vacuum - and Modified atmosphere packed foods

A new UK food regulator guide recommends a restricted shelf-life for vacuum packed and modified atmosphere packed food products to avoid C. Botulinum growth. Although Clostridium botulinum food poisoning is very rare in the UK, its very serious natur...
 Tayto
July 24, 2008

Jobs threat at crisp site red Mills Snack Foods

A crisp factory employing 300 people in the Black Country could close after its owner lost one of its biggest contracts. Workers are facing redundancy at Red Mill Snack Foods Ltd in Globe Street, Wednesbury, which makes Transformers crisps and Mr Pork...
July 24, 2008

Aardappel voor zoute gronden in de maak

Noordelijke aardappeltelers zijn bezig met het ontwikkelen van aardappelen die beter zijn toegerust op zoute gronden dan de huidige rassen. De rassen zijn bedoeld voor de toekomstige teelt in het Noorden van Nederland in verband met de verzilting van ...
Cavendish Farms
July 24, 2008

Cavendish Farms Potato suppliers accept new contract

Cavendish Farms producers voted “overwhelmingly yes’’ Wednesday (July 23) to accept the latest offer from the Irving-owned company, but many look to the future with concern. It was the fourth meeting for the approximately 180 growers on Prince Edward ...

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