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十月 11, 2007

Pepsico 3Q profit raised 17 percent, shares drop.

PepsiCo Inc., the worlds second- largest maker of snacks and soft-drinks, said third-quarter profit rose 17 percent and sales climbed 11 percent as it sold healthier chips and food tailored to local tastes in India and Russia. Products that led gain...

十月 10, 2007

US West Coast stronghold of organics consumers

The West Coast is a stronghold for organics consumers, according to a recent analysis from Scarborough Research. Scarborough finds that 35 percent of San Francisco adults used organic foods during the past month, making it the top U.S. city for organi...

十月 05, 2007

ConAgra pledges to cut food ads to kids

Food giant ConAgra has joined a voluntary industry initiative to reduce its marketing to children as part of a widespread move to improve kids' nutrition and reduce the rates of obesity.Yesterday's pledge follows a call for information from the chairm...

十月 05, 2007

Washington State Potato Growers have settled processing contracts with Simplot and Heinz

Washington state potato growers have settled processing contracts with the J.R. Simplot Co. and H.J. Heinz Co. for the 2008 growing season.Simplot will pay growers a $240-per-acre "energy surcharge"under the new contract, Potato Growers of Wa...

十月 03, 2007

Chicago is showing signs of becoming a national player in the organic food movement

Chicago shows signs of becoming a national player in the organic food movement. With the nation's only USDA-certified organic retail bakery and one of the few organic pizza restaurants -- not to mention the recent rise of caterers and meal-delivery b...

十月 02, 2007

Good, bad carb definitions misleading, says review

Dividing carbohydrates into 'good' and 'bad' carbs is misleading, and cannot be used as a measurement to prevent overweight and obesity, according to a review of scientific literature on the contentious topic.According to Gaesser, diets high in carboh...

十月 02, 2007

Analyst: P&G may get 3.5 billion for Pringles

P&G may get as much as $7 billion for Duracell, $3 billion for Folgers and $3.5 billion for Pringles, said Ali Dibadj, a New York-based analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein &Co. Chief Financial Officer Clayton Daley Jr. said last month that P&a...

十月 02, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission celebrates 70th anniversary

The Idaho Potato Commission is marking its 70th anniversary this year. Formed in May 1937 and originally (and only briefly) known as the Idaho Fruit &Vegetable Advertising Commission, the IPC has been actively promoting Idaho potatoes since its in...

九月 28, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission adds fresh talent to its retail food team

The Idaho Potato Commission welcomes Kent Beesley as Retail Promotions Director/West. Beesley will be responsible for educating retailers on how Idaho Potatoes can help boost profits in the potato category in grocery stores and other venues where potat...

九月 27, 2007

Conagra announces dividend increase and share repurchase

Today the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) announced two items related to the company's capital allocation program: The quarterly dividend has been raised to $0.19 per common share. This new rate will start with the Dec. 3, 2007...

九月 21, 2007

Dr. Alexander Pavlista elected president of PAA

Dr. Alexander Pavlista of Scottsbluff was elected president of the Potato Association of America in August, during the organization's annual meeting at Idaho Falls, Idaho. The association has more than 700 members, including scientists in university, ...

九月 20, 2007

ConAgra Foods reports stronger prices and volumes for Lamb Weston Potato Specialties operations

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE:CAG) one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, today reported results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter ended Aug. 26, 2007. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.36, including net $0.02 per diluted sha...

九月 19, 2007

United Potato Growers asks Idaho farmers to withhold potato shipments

United Potato Growers of America issued an open letter asking farmers in Idaho to withhold some potato shipments to help shore up potato prices and prevent a shortage later this year. A hot growing season meant farmers dug up fewer potatoes compared...

九月 17, 2007

ALL CANDY EXPO(R) Forecasts Upcoming Confectionery and Snack Trends

At the annual ALL CANDY EXPO, starting today, confectionery and snack-food industry leaders, distributors and retailersreveal the new trends that will drive sales for 2007 and 2008. The largest confectionery show in North America now adds savory snacks...

九月 14, 2007

ConAgra buys Prosser plant

ConAgra Foods, an Omaha, Neb.-based food processing company, has an agreement to purchase the Prosser facility from Stanwood, Wash.-based Twin City Foods. The purchase is scheduled to close in the next 30 days, and does not include the facility in El...

九月 12, 2007

Idaho Potato Commission announced new marketing plans

The Idaho Potato Commission announced initiatives for its 2007-08 season that include the release of two new commercials with spokesperson Denise Austin and the launch of a major cable television commercial campaign expected to make over a billion con...

九月 01, 2007

Kroger recalls some potato salad on E. coli concerns

Supermarket operator Kroger Co. said it recalled Kroger brand Mustard and Southern-Style potato salad with a "best if used by"date of Sept. 5 from sale in its stores because it may contain E. coli O157:H7. To date, no illnesses have been repo...

八月 24, 2007

Fat remains major baddie for healthy eaters, says Datamonitor

Reducing fat intake continues to be the main priority of consumers looking to improve their diets, according to a new report from market analyst Datamonitor.The new report, Moderation and Avoidance Trends in Food and Drinks: Implications for 'Better-Fo...