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Video: A True Taste of History: Mars Provides Authentic Pre-Revolutionary Chocolate, Coffee and Tea to the Only 18th Century Coffeehouse in the U.S.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:28:35 GMT

PRNewswire - To help preserve pre-Revolutionary history of food and drink, Mars, Incorporated announced that its American Heritage line of Chocolate, Coffee & Tea is available in the only 18th century coffeehouse in the United States.

Dean Foods Company Chairman and CEO Completes Previously Disclosed Forward Sale Agreement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:27:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) today announced that the previously disclosed variable prepaid forward sale contract entered into between Gregg Engles, Chairman and CEO and an unaffiliated third party on November 21, 2008 has partially settled.

Quiznos Announces Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:19:30 GMT

Business Wire - Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced that United States District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer preliminarily approved the settlement of class action lawsuits pending since 2006.

Citi Provides $15 Million in Financing to Renovate Bedford Stuyvesants Restoration Plaza

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:16 GMT

Business Wire - Citi (NYSE: C) today announced that the Company is providing $15 million in financing for the renovation of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Restoration Plaza.

JohnsonDiversey Launches Comprehensive Web Site Dedicated to H1N1 and other Infectious Disease Prevention Information

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:48 GMT

Business Wire - JohnsonDiversey today launched www.outbreakcontrol.com, a one-stop resource for managing infection risk in schools, health settings and other commercial spaces.

Emerald Takes Pop Secret to the Super Bowl

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:45:21 GMT

Business Wire - Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND), announced today that it will unleash a new commercial during the telecast of Super Bowl XLIV, airing on February 7, 2010 on CBS.

Corn Products International to Present at Citi Investment Research 2009 Food Manufacturing Conference on December 3

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:21:33 GMT

Business Wire - Corn Products International, Inc. (NYSE: CPO), a leading provider of agriculturally derived ingredients to diversified industries, will present at Citi Investment Research’s 2009 Food Manufacturing Conference on Thursday, December 3, in New York City.

George Weston Limited - Dividend Notice

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:38 GMT

CNW Group - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a quarterly dividend on George Weston Limited Common Shares, Preferred Shares, Series I, Preferred Shares, Series III, Preferred Shares, Series IV and Preferred Shares, Series V is payable as follows:

Crown Imports Hires Horizon Media as New Media Agency of Record

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Crown Imports announced that it has awarded Horizon Media all media planning and buying business across the company's entire portfolio, including Corona Extra and Modelo Especial.

Webcast Alert: Flowers Foods' 'Meet the Management Team' at the New York Stock Exchange

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) will webcast its "Meet the Management Team" presentation from the New York Stock Exchange at 12:15 p.m. (Eastern) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.

Tyson Foods reports 4Q loss on charge in beef business, but overall sales edge up

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MILWAUKEE - Tyson Foods Inc. said Monday a hefty impairment charge in its beef business left it with a loss for the fourth quarter, but said its sales rose and its chicken business was profitable for the second straight quarter.

Molson Coors Appoints Krishnan (Kandy) Anand President of Molson Coors International

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:26 GMT

CNW Group - Global brewer Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) has appointed Krishnan (Kandy) Anand to lead the company's international business outside of its mature markets in the US, Canada and the UK.

BI-LO Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:45:17 GMT

PRNewswire - BI-LO, LLC and certain affiliates (the "Company" or "BI-LO") announced that on November 20, 2009, the Company filed its Plan Of Reorganization (the "Plan") and Disclosure Statement (the "Disclosure Statement") with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina (the "Court").

StonePoint Announces $2,500,000 Brokered Private Placement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:41:13 GMT

Marketwire - StonePoint Global Brands Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPG), the "Company", announced its intention to undertake, subject to regulatory approval, a brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.25 per share for gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (Cdn).

Jack in the Box Inc. to Present at Investment Conferences in December

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:03:05 GMT

Business Wire - Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) will participate in two upcoming investment conferences.

California American Water Teams Up With State Assemblyman Roger Niello for 'Operation Gobble'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

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Brynwood Partners VI L.P. Has Acquired Balance Bar Company from Kraft Foods

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Brynwood Partners VI L.P. is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Balance Bar Company from Kraft Foods.

Old-Fashioned American Burgers, Healthy Sub Sandwiches Arrive at the AIRMALL at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:27:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Juicy, all-American burgers and healthy, tasty sub sandwiches for health-conscious consumers are now on the menu at the AIRMALLÂ® at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Smithfield Foods To Host Second Quarter Conference Call December 10

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:42 GMT

PRNewswire - Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) will announce its fiscal 2010 second quarter earnings on Thursday, December 10 before the market opens.

Wine.com Announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals; Go Green, Save Green This Holiday Season

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Wine.com, the nation's #1 online wine retailer, today announced its Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers to kick off the 2009 holiday shopping season.

ADM to Present at Citi Investment Research 2009 Food Fest

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:35 GMT

Business Wire - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will present at the Citi Investment Research 2009 Food Fest on Dec. 3, 2009, in New York.

Arbys® Launches Giveaway to Celebrate New $5.01 Combos

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:31:04 GMT

Business Wire - To celebrate the arrival of its new $5.01 Combo Meals, Arby’s is hosting a giveaway to let customers know they are “Worth Every Penny™ too.

Domino's Selling Vintage Style 'Avoid the Noid' T-Shirts Online This Holiday Season

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:11:39 GMT

PRNewswire - "Cyber Monday" (Nov. 30) is one of the busiest days of the year for online retailers, and Domino's PizzaÂ® (NYSE: DPZ) is now getting a slice of the action! For a limited time only, Domino's(Â®) is bringing back the Noid, their famous 1980's advertising character, to help raise funds for St.

Golden Corral Plans to Serve 25,000 Free Meals During 17th Annual Helpings from the Heart Thanksgiving Feast

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Business Wire - Golden Corral’s “Helpings from the Heart” Thanksgiving tradition has now become Florida’s largest community Thanksgiving meal and is expected to serve more than 25,000 meals this year.

Research and Markets: Finding the Balance: Gauging the Impact of Health & Wellness on Global Consumer Foodservice

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:07:52 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/4d5e4e/finding_the_balanc) has announced the addition of the "Finding the Balance: Gauging the Impact of Health & Wellness on Global Consumer Foodservice" report to their offering.

Synergy Reports Nine Months Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:40 GMT

Business Wire - Synergy Brands (OTCQX: SYBR):

Sobeys Inc. Releases First Sustainability Report

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:32 GMT

CNW Group - Sobeys Inc. today released its first annual Sustainability@Sobeys report, outlining the Company's long-term sustainability strategy, including reduction targets and progress to date.

Sino Green Land Announces Ground Breaking for Construction of Green Food Distribution Hub

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Sino Green Land Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SGLA), a leading distributor of high-end fruits and vegetables in China, today announced the ground breaking for construction of the company's China Green Food Distribution Hub located in the Guangzhou Yuncheng Wholesale Market, now that the Municipal Government of Guangzhou has given its approval.

Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. Announces Corporate Update

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:50:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. (Other OTC: GDHI) www.gdfbhk .com announced a formal corporate update today detailing the status of its product distribution, 3rd quarter 2009 financials and product development initiatives.

Togo's New Mini Classics Debut for $2.50

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:49:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Togo's Eateries, Inc., a West coast original since 1971 known for delicious made to order sandwiches stuffed with the freshest ingredients, announced today it has introduced Mini Classics, smaller-sized versions of their most popular sandwiches. Togo's Mini Classics feature six of Togo's best sandwiches on a freshly baked roll for $2.50 each.

Research and Markets: Other Hot Drinks in Colombia

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:44:38 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/9f6529/other_hot_drinks_i) has announced the addition of the "Other Hot Drinks in Colombia" report to their offering.

ARAMARK Healthcare Canadas Green Team Initiative Wins Gold at Ontario Waste Minimization Awards for Second Straight Year

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:41:12 GMT

Business Wire - ARAMARK Healthcare Canada’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative has earned a Waste Minimization Gold Award in Communications from the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) for the second straight year, further endorsement of ARAMARK’s effort to promote sustainability at nearly 200 healthcare facilities throughout Canada.

High Liner Announces Intention to Proceed with Normal Course Issuer Bid

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:29:54 GMT

CNW Group - High Liner Foods Incorporated (TSX: HLF; TSX: HLF.A) today announced that it has filed a notice with the Toronto Stock Exchange and received approval to purchase through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange up to 320,000 of the 13,268,809 issued and outstanding Common Shares, representing just under 2.5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of November 13, 2009, and up to 30,000 of the 5,061,850 issued and outstanding Non-Voting Equity Shares, representing just over 0.5% of the issued and outstanding Non-Voting Equity Shares as of November 13, 2009.

NXT Nutritionals SUSTA All-Natural Sweetener Authorized in Kroger Co., Cincinnati

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:25:57 GMT

Business Wire - NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc. (“NXT Nutritionals”) (OTCBB: NXTH), a developer and marketer of proprietary, patent-pending healthy natural sweeteners, food and beverage products, today announced that the Company’s SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener 50 Packet Boxes has been authorized in The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers with 2008 sales of $76.0 billion.

McLane Foodservice Appoints Scott Siers as VP of Business Development

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:35 GMT

Business Wire - McLane Foodservice today announced the appointment of Scott Siers as Vice President of Business Development.

Voxware Helps Food Banks Streamline Operating Cost

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:17 GMT

Business Wire - Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, announced that Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Harvesters Community Food Network have implemented its Voxware 3 software product.

Photos: Ho, Ho, Hold the Sugar for the Holidays!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:58 GMT

PRNewswire - There's no doubt about it, the Holidays tend to be the sweetest time of the year, and not just for the cookies, treats and candy canes.

Samuel Adams(R) Offers Drinkers an Extreme Beer Experience This Holiday Season With the New 2009 Batch of Utopias(R)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:42 GMT

PRNewswire - As a craft beer pioneer and the brewer of the first American "extreme beer," Samuel Adams Founder and Brewer Jim Koch, is inviting drinkers to explore new beer drinking possibilities with the uncapping of the 2009 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, now available.

LongHorn Steakhouse Brings the Spirit of the West to Monroe, LA New Restaurant to Bring Western-Style Food and Hospitality to Northern Louisiana

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:39 GMT

PRNewswire - LongHorn Steakhouse, part of the Darden family of restaurants, today announced the opening of its first location in Monroe, La. The restaurant, best known for its atmosphere and flavor of the American West, is located at 4461 Pecanland Mall Drive in Monroe.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Confirms $30.00 Per Share Cash Proposal to Acquire Diedrich Coffee

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:45:32 GMT

Business Wire - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) (“GMCR”) today confirmed that it has submitted a proposal to acquire Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDRX) (“Diedrich”) for $30.00 per share in cash pursuant to a cash tender offer, in a transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $247 million.

Campbell Reports First-Quarter Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:15 GMT

Business Wire - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today reported its fiscal 2010 first-quarter results.

Sysco Names James D. Hope Executive Vice President, Business Transformation

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:31:14 GMT

GlobeNewswire - Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that James D. Hope, currently senior vice president, business...

The Cheesecake Factory Prepares Eighth-Annual Thanksgiving Day Feasts for Those in Need

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:41 GMT

Business Wire - During this difficult economic time and with unemployment at an all-time high, The Cheesecake Factory® recognizes that many Americans lack the means to enjoy well balanced meals in their home, let alone enjoy the privilege of dining out.

Sysco Names Twila M. Day Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:27 GMT

GlobeNewswire - Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that Twila M. Day has been appointed senior vice president...

Peets Coffee & Tea Increases Diedrich Coffee Acquisition Proposal to $32.00 in Cash and Stock, Expresses Confidence in Revised Offer

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:19 GMT

Business Wire - Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEET) announced today that it delivered to the board of directors of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDRX) on Sunday, November 22, 2009 a proposal to enhance its previously announced offer to acquire Diedrich.

Global Study of Salmon from Dalhousie University, Ecotrust, and the Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology Shows: Sustainable Food Production Is

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:16:12 GMT

Business Wire - Popular thinking about how to improve food systems for the better often misses the point, according to the results of a three-year global study of salmon production systems from Dalhousie University, Ecotrust, and the Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology.

Fungi Fans Melt for New Hardees Thickburger

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:13:44 GMT

Business Wire - Fine dining and fast-food fare come together in the new Portobello Mushroom Melt Thickburger® at Hardee’s®.

Diedrich Coffee Evaluating Revised Offer From Peet's Coffee & Tea

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:01:04 GMT

PRNewswire - Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX) today announced that, on the evening of Sunday, November 22, 2009, it received a revised offer from Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEET) offering to pay to Diedrich Coffee's stockholders a combination of $19.80 in cash and 0.321 of a share of Peet's common stock for each share of Diedrich common stock tendered and accepted in its exchange offer, representing total consideration of $32.00 per share based on Peet's closing price on November 20, 2009 of $38.00 per share.

E. coli Lawsuit Filed Against Fairbank Farms on Behalf of Maine Woman by Marler Clark

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:53:29 GMT

Business Wire - As news broke that more Maine residents may be infected with E. coli from Fairbank Farms ground beef, an Augusta woman severely sickened in the E. coli outbreak has filed suit against the company.

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. Announces New Ohio Retail Store Locations

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Chicago-based Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), announced today the opening of two additional Ohio locations to the delight of chocolate lovers all over Northeastern Ohio. Fannie MayÂ® is also opening six new retail locations this month in Missouri and Indiana.

Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET(R) Cookies Available at Samsclub.com

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:01:26 GMT

CNW Group - Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC, worldwide distributor of Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET®...

C.I.A. to Induct Randall Grahm into 2010 Vintners Hall of Fame

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:31:21 GMT

Business Wire - The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone announced today that Randall Grahm, founder and President-for-Life of Bonny Doon Vineyard, will be among the 2010 inductees for the annual Vintners Hall of Fame. The C.I.A.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2010 Conference Call and Webcast

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:30 GMT

Business Wire - CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today that the Company will release its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, after market close.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) for the Treatment of Irritability Associated with Autistic Disorder in Pediatric Pa

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:30 GMT

Business Wire - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today that the U.S.