United Applauds National Rollout of Fruits and Vegetables in WIC Program

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - United Fresh Produce Association

Calling All Holiday Hosts: Celebrate the Season with the Ultimate Hershey’s Kisses Brand Chocolates Cookie Exchange Party

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:00 0500

HERSHEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - This December, Skinny Nutritional Corp. (NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc.

Merchant Warehouse and PointOS Announce Exclusive Partnership for Seamless Credit Card Experience

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Merchant Warehouse, a premier provider of

Walgreen Co. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings of 44 Cents Per Diluted Share; Results Include 3 Cents Per Diluted Share of Restructuring Costs

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG):

Fourth quarter sales increase 7.6 percent to record $15.7 billion; fiscal 2009 sales reach record $63.3 billion
Market Street guests and fans now can enjoy newly...

United Supermarkets Upgrades Web Tools to Enhance Guests’ Experience Inside and Outside the Store

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:47:00 0500

LUBBOCK, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos United guests and fans now can enjoy newly enhanced online capabilities at each store’s respective Web sites thanks to a new partnership with MyWebGrocer.

United Supermarkets...

Calavo Growers, Inc. Declares 50 Cent Per Share Annual Cash Dividend

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that its board of directors declared a $0.50 per share annual cash dividend on...

Cal-Maine Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 0500

JACKSON, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended August 28, 2009.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, net sales were $187.7 million, compared with net sales of...

dunnhumbyUSA’s New Leadership Signals Continued Commitment to Kroger’s Customer Focused Strategy and Expanded Global Focus on Consumer Packaged Goods Business

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - dunnhumbyUSA, an international leader in building sales and brand value for consumer goods and retail companies, announces changes in senior management and projects continued exponential growth through continued commitment to their work on...

ConAgra Foods Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:15:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of America’s leading packaged food companies, held its annual meeting of stockholders in Omaha, Neb., today.

Chief Executive Officer Gary Rodkin reviewed key elements of the progress the...

r3 Building Systems’ First Building Now Complete

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:20:00 0500

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - r3 Building Systems has completed its first building utilizing a new construction technology specifically designed to provide a green building solution that is less expensive and quicker to build versus traditional construction...

Fitch Rates Kroger's New $500MM Sr. Unsecured Notes 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:44:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'BBB' to The Kroger Co.'s (Kroger) new $500 million 3.9% senior unsecured notes due 2015. The Rating Outlook is Stable.

Proceeds from the offering will be used to refinance existing debt, with...

ConAgra Foods Announces 5% Dividend Increase

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Reflecting the company’s strong earnings outlook and healthy annual cash flows, the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) approved a dividend increase by raising the quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share from $0.19 per share...

Sanderson Farms, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:51:00 0500

LAUREL, Miss.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share payable October 20, 2009, to stockholders of record on October 6, 2009. This...

Lawrence C. Karlson and Archbold D. van Beuren Nominated to Campbell Board of Directors

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the nominations of Lawrence C. Karlson and Archbold D. van Beuren for election to its Board of Directors at the company's annual meeting of shareowners, which will be held on Nov. 19, 2009...

Dr. Cliff Ohmart Joins SureHarvest

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:00:00 0500

SOQUEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - SureHarvest announced today that Dr. Cliff Ohmart is joining the company as the Vice President of Professional Services. “Dr. Cliff Ohmart is an exceptionally talented and visionary leader in sustainability who combines the rigors of...

Imperial Sugar Responds to the Chemical Safety Board’s Investigation Report

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:05:00 0500

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - On September 24, 2009, the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued its final draft Investigation Report regarding Imperial Sugar Company's February 7, 2008 accident at its Port Wentworth sugar refinery.

“Imperial Sugar and the...

NRF Asks Senate Finance Committee to Reject Kerry-Bingaman Employer Mandate Amendment

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:08:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The National Retail Federation today asked the Senate Finance Committee to reject an amendment to its health care reform bill that would replace the measure’s conditional “free rider” employer mandate with the full-scale pay-or-play employer...

B&G Foods Announces Full Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:53:00 0500

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, announced today that it closed the sale of an additional 1,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $8.00 per share, pursuant to the...

Arizona Supermarket Workers Reject Company Proposals, Grant UFCW Local 99 Authority to Call a Strike

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:44:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - At four meetings around Arizona, members of UFCW Local 99 voted in overwhelming numbers to give their union leaders authority to call a strike, should one become necessary, against the Fry’s and Safeway supermarket chains.

"Our...

Pall Corporation’s New Technologies Reduce Food and Beverage Production Costs

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:18:00 0500

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - New filtration and separation products that reduce operating expenses for bottled beverage, food ingredient, and packaged food producers will be presented by Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) at Worldwide Food Expo 2009.

“Our...

Coromega® Makes Taking Omega-3s a “Roaring” Good Time for Kids

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:25:00 0500

VISTA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Premier supplements maker Coromega® today unveiled a delicious new orange flavor and a fun new look to its revolutionary Omega3 Squeeze supplement for children. Coromega’s new children’s packaging has taken on a “jungle” theme and was...

geoVue’s Jim Stone Named to 2009 ICSC Research Conference Panel

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:00 0500

WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Jim Stone, President and Founder of geoVue, Inc., a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, has been named as a panelist at the ICSC Annual North America Research Conference next month.

Stone...

VAI Rolls Out S2K Enterprise for Food Distribution Upgrades

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:14:00 0500

RONKONKOMA, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.) (www.vai.net), a leader in...

Scolari’s Joins Grocery Shopping Network to Provide Shoppers with Enhanced Online Service

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:03:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Scolari’s Food & Drug

Trick or Treat? YummyEarth® Organic Gummy Bears Are All Treat with No Scary Ingredients

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

RIDGEWOOD, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - YummyEarth, the #1 organic candy company famous for its 21 flavors of organic candy, announced today that they have created the world’s first USDA and EU certified organic gummy bears with the quintessential bouncy texture of a traditional...

EcoUsable Offers the Safe Alternative to Aluminum Water Bottles

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - In recent news, aluminum water bottle makers Sigg and Laken have publicly acknowledged that water bottles made and sold by their companies prior to August 2008 were lined with an epoxy resin containing Bisphenol-A (BPA.) In scientific studies...

General Mills Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:59:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Financial Highlights

East Coast Growers and...

McCormick Declares $0.24 Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:22:00 0500

SPARKS, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stocks payable October 16, 2009, to shareholders of record on October 2, 2009.

This...

Castor & Pollux Pet Works® again on Inc.’s Fast-Growing List

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500

CLACKAMAS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Leading organic and natural pet products company Castor & Pollux Pet Works® has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies again, earning the 615^th spot on the 2009 Top 500/5000 listing.

Castor & Pollux® Launches Natural Ultramix® Line in Natural Grocery

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

CLACKAMAS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Castor & Pollux Pet Works® introduces its Natural Ultramix® line of premium pet foods and treats into natural grocery stores nationally, augmenting Castor & Pollux’ ORGANIX® offering already in natural grocery distribution...

Park City Group, Inc. Schedules Full Year 2009 Financial Results Conference Call for September 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. EDT

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:26:00 0500

PARK CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Park City Group (OTCBB: PCYG), a developer of patented retail supply chain solutions and services, today announced that Randy K. Fields, Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. EDT to discuss...

IRI Launches Contest to Find Nation’s Savviest Consumers in Downturn Economy

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:27:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The current recession has created a whole new generation of thrifty consumers who know how to get creative and stretch their dollars. Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of consumer, shopper, and market insights for the...

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que Receives Best Restaurant Website Award, Marking the 401st Award to Recognize Famous Dave’s Restaurants

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:03:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Famous Dave's of America, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: DAVE) website has been voted Best Restaurant Website by the Web Marketing Association’s 2009 WebAwards. The visually engaging site,

Tasty Baking Corrects Error in Philadelphia Inquirer Regarding Senior Management of Company

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:34:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Tasty Baking Company (NasdaqGM: TSTY) would like to correct an error in the business section of the Philadelphia Inquirer published on September 22, 2009. The newspaper wrote an article about Charles P. Pizzi’s appointment as the next chairman...

NXT Nutritionals' SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener Is Now in A&P Supermarkets

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:01:00 0500

HOLYOKE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - NXT Nutritionals Holdings...

Unilever’s Lipton Tea Facility in Suffolk, Virginia Achieves Zero-Landfill Goal

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SUFFOLK, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, announced today that its Lipton Tea manufacturing plant in Suffolk, Virginia, the largest tea processing facility in the United States, has achieved its goal of becoming a...

Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Soups Showcase Heart-Health Benefits

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Campbell’s first heart-healthy soups have gotten a makeover just in time for soup season. The 25 varieties of Campbell’s Healthy Request soups — all of which meet the American Heart Association’s criteria to display their...

ConAgra Foods Reports Strong First-Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations & Significant Growth in Consumer Foods’ Profitability; Increases Fiscal 2010 EPS Guidance

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s leading packaged food companies, today reported results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter ended Aug. 30, 2009. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.37, including $0.01 per diluted...

Think Mobile Marketing Results Can’t Be Measured? Think Again...Mobiquitous™ 2.0 from Tetherball Delivers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Tetherball, an industry leader in mobile loyalty and...

Market Street Recognized as ‘Best Supermarket,’ ‘Best Butcher’ in 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:21:00 0500

FRISCO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Market Street has been named “Best...

General Mills Quarterly Dividend Declared

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:34:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $.47 per share, payable Nov. 2, 2009, to shareholders of record Oct. 12, 2009. General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and its predecessor firm have now paid...

Bauli Acquires Motta & Alemagna Brands

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:09:00 0500

VERONA, Italy-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Bauli, the Italian bakery company based in Verona, has acquired Motta and Alemagna, from Nestle, the multinational packaged food company headquartered in Switzerland.

The acquisition by Bauli marks the return of these two...

Clean Hands Save Lives - Celebrate National Clean Hands Week With a New Product That Helps Parents Make Sure Kids Wash The Right Way!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:18:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The Clean Hands Coalition established International Clean Hands Week Sept 20 – 26, 2009 to raise awareness about the importance of hand washing. While hand washing is a simple precaution we can all take in the fight against swine flu...

Latest IRI Study Finds Deal-Seeking Consumers Still Turning to Private Label Even as Economy Shows Signs of Stabilizing

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:16:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Today, the economy is showing glimmers of stabilizing, energy prices have receded, and food prices are increasing at a much slower rate, but the growth of private brands continues, creating strong opportunities for retailers and serving as a cautionary...

Nationwide System to Speed Product Recalls Unveiled by Food Marketing Institute and GS1 US™

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:33:00 0500

ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and GS1 US today announced the launch of Rapid Recall Exchange, an online service to enable prompt and accurate information exchange between retailers/wholesalers and suppliers about food and product recalls...

FSV Payment Systems Delivers Prepaid Card Savings Account Program

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:19:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - FSV Payment Systems, Inc., a leading provider of network branded prepaid debit card products and processing services, today announced the launch of a savings account program that makes savings accounts available to all PaychekPLUS! and many retail...

Groupon Launches in Tampa

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Groupon (http://www.groupon.com) — a shopping...

Jude Law Ambassador of Peace One Day Joins Ben & Jerry’s to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Peace One Day

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - In 1999 British filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, founded the UK-based non-profit organization, Peace One Day. As a result of Peace One Day’s efforts, September 21^st – was unanimously adopted by member states of the United Nations as an annual...

It Only Takes a Moment to Make an Escape with Café Escapes and a Keurig Single-Cup Brewer

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

WATERBURY, Vt.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - After more than two years of research, a new innovative line of K-Cup^® beverages is now available.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Present at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living Conference

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500

WATERBURY, Vt.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) today announced that management is scheduled to make a presentation regarding the Company on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living Conference in Boston...

MooBella, Inc. Closes $18 Million in Series A Funding

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:17:00 0500

TAUNTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - MooBella® Inc., which marries innovative technology...

Dannon Comments on Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:18:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The Dannon Company, Inc. today announced the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed in January 2008 regarding advertising for its Activia and DanActive products.

Under the settlement, Dannon will make certain changes and...

Dannon Settles Class Action Lawsuit

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - In January 2008, a class action lawsuit was filed against The Dannon Company alleging misleading advertising about its Activia® and DanActive® yogurt products. Today, the parties announced that they have reached a settlement, subject to...

B&G Foods Announces Closing of Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:59:00 0500

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, announced today the closing of its public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $8.00 per share. In connection...

Miners, Inc Makes Shopping More Convenient and Affordable for Its Customers

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:02:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Miners, Inc, owner of Super One Foods, announces a new online program from locally owned Grocery Shopping Network. The application, U.S. Mills, LLC, which markets a family of healthy food...

Dole Food Company, Inc. Announces Commencement of Private $310 Million Debt Offering

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:45:00 0500

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Dole Food Company, Inc. (“Dole”) announced today that it intends to commence a private offering to eligible purchasers, subject to market and other conditions, of $310 million principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2016...

Special Reception Held to Support Food Banks

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - On September 15, 2009, Annie’s Fun/Hirai Farms and Sodexo held a special reception at Palisade in Seattle in support of food banks in Washington State.

The primary purpose of the reception was to help focus attention on the...

3rd Annual Denver Cook for the Cure© to Be Held October 22, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:22:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Cook for the Cure^© on Thursday, October 22nd is a delicious way for breast cancer survivors and their supporters to help fight the battle against breast cancer while enjoying great food and fun cooking demonstrations. This one-of-a-kind...

SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Announces Phillips Feed & Pet Supply as Pet Care Product Line Distributor

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems...

Crofter’s Organic Commits to Exclusive Use of EcoSocial-Certified Cane Sugar

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:23:00 0500

PARRY SOUND, Ontario-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Veteran organic jam producer Crofter’s Organic today announced its complete conversion to organic cane sugar certified “EcoSocial” by international certifier

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More Skinny in the City: Skinny Water Partners with Gristedes

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:44:00 0500

BALA CYNWYD, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Skinny Nutritional Corp. (

PCC Natural Markets Selects KSS Retail for Price Modeling and Optimization

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:15:00 0500

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - KSS Retail, a leading provider of price...

Synergy Brands Announces Celebrity Cook Paula Deen Signs Off On Licensing Agreement with Quality Food Brands for Spices and Specialty Foods

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

SYOSSET, N.Y. & MONROE, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Synergy Brands (OTCQX:SYBR) today announced that Paula Deen Enterprises, of Savannah, GA, headed by Paula Deen, Food Network’s celebrity cook, best selling author and entrepreneur, has licensed Quality Food Brands, a...

Calavo Growers to Present at Canaccord Adams ‘Healthy Living’ Investment Conference

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

SANTA PAULA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVGW), a global leader in avocado marketing and an expanding provider of other fresh perishable produce items, today announced that will be among 24 presenting companies at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living...

Statement from Joe Hansen, International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union on the Election of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:21:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - "The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) congratulates Richard Trumka on his election as AFL-CIO President. He brings passion and forceful leadership to the cause of working people. And the UFCW looks forward to working...

Mocapay Secures $3.0 Million in Funding Led by Spartan Mobile

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:47:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Mocapay, a leader in mobile gift, loyalty, and marketing, is proud to announce today that they have closed $3.0 million in funding from Spartan Mobile, Lacuna and other investors.

“We are very excited to have Spartan Mobile as the...

Sara Lee Corporation Conveys Confidence in Strategy and Ability to Execute at “Meet the Management” Analyst Day

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:41:00 0500

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) held its 2009 “Meet the Management” analyst meeting today in New York. Chairman and chief executive officer Brenda C. Barnes and representatives from the company’s senior management team provided an overview...

Cereal Retains No. 1 Position as Top Coupon Category in August According to Coupons.com

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:33:00 0500

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Cereal retained the No. 1 spot on the Top Ten list of the most popular online coupon categories printed in August, according to Coupons.com, the leading network for digital coupons. Cereal has held the top position for six of the first...

Better Skin is as Simple as a Trip to Walgreens for Super Collagen+C from NeoCell

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:17:00 0500

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - A lot of women are watching their wallets but still want great looking skin. Good news - beauty doesn’t have to break the budget, especially when it comes to collagen products.

NeoCell’s Market Street has expanded its popular culinary...

Coinstar Closes Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:55:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it has closed its previously announced public offering of $175 million principal amount of its 4.00% convertible senior notes due in 2014. In connection with the closing, the underwriters...

Time Domain and Klever Marketing Bring New Giving Cart System™ to Supermarket Industry

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Time Domain Corporation, the leader in ultra...

Campbell Builds on Success of Select Harvest® Soups with New 100 Percent Natural Varieties

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is launching the next wave of one of its most successful soup introductions in years – Campbell’s Select Harvest^®soups. Building on the momentum established last year...

MoneyGram and Carrefour Partner to Provide Romanians Ease and Convenience in Sending and Receiving Money Transfers

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - MoneyGram International (NYSE: MGI), a leading global money transfer provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Carrefour, Europe’s largest retailer, to add money transfer service agents and facilities to 22 Carrefour...

NCR Accelerates Deployment of BLOCKBUSTER Express™ DVD-Rental Kiosks in Publix Super Markets

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) has reached an agreement to...

Jack Daniel’s Birthday Celebration Continues with Ultimate Cake Contest

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LYNCHBURG, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - The Jack Daniel Distillery is searching for the best Jack Daniel’s-inspired cakes in the country for the Jack Daniel’s Ultimate Birthday Cake contest. The competition is part of the month-long September celebration of Jack Daniel’s...

With Coupon Savings Families Have Nothing to Fear This Halloween

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - CouponShack.com, the leading coupon site that helps...

Penn Traffic Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:25:00 0500

SYRACUSE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The Penn Traffic Company (Pink Sheets: PTFC), which owns and operates P&C, Quality and BiLo supermarkets in the Northeastern United States, reported financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2010.

Cub Pharmacies Begin Giving Flu Shots Wednesday, September 16

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:56:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cub Foods:

Bernard Cammarata Confirmed He Will Be Launching a New Website and Opening New Retail Stores

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:06:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - With 13 years of knowledge, experience and service, PlayNetwork, a global leader in providing integrated...

Campbell Soup Company Teams up with Style Expert Tim Gunn in Search of Red Dress Designs From the Heart, For the Heart

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) is launching the fourth year of its heartwarming, heart-health campaign with a personal touch — inviting Americans to share their connections to heart disease and channel their inspiration to create...

Artisanal Premium Cheese Announces 14 Percent Increase in Fiscal 2009 Revenues

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:26:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - American Home Food Products (OTCBB:AHFP), currently doing business as Artisanal Premium Cheese, today announced results for the year ended May 31, 2009.

For the year ended May 31, 2009, revenues increased 14% to $5.7...

New Jennie-O Ad Campaign Inspires Viewers to Conquer Fears, Live Healthier

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

WILLMAR, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - No matter who they are, where they live, how much they make, or what they do for a living, people put a premium on their health; virtually everyone wants to be well…but without giving up the things they love. Today, Jennie-O Turkey Store...

B&G Foods Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:25:00 0500

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, announced today that it has priced its public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $8.00 per share. The...

Nash Finch Company and Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Settle Lawsuit Concerning Nash Finch’s 2005 Acquisition of Two Roundy’s Distribution Centers

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Nash Finch Company (NASDAQ:NAFC) today announced that it entered into a settlement agreement with Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. that resolves the lawsuit filed in 2008 related to Nash Finch’s 2005 acquisition of two Roundy’s Distribution...

Park City Group to Present at National Investment Banking Association Conference

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:18:00 0500

PARK CITY, Utah.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB: PCYG), a...

China’s Shanxi Meetall Selects JDA Software to Transform its Business and Maximize Profits

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

BEIJING & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - JDA^®

Research and Markets: Snapshots India Supermarket & Hypermarket Retailing 2009 Gives an Instant Overview of the Indian Supermarket Market

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:45:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Research and Markets (ABBA) and Sedano’s...

The Penn Traffic Company Announces September 16 Conference Call to Report Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:25:00 0500

SYRACUSE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Penn Traffic Company (“Pink Sheets”: PTFC) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the second quarter and six months ended August 1, 2009.

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“The Supermarket Guru®” Phil Lempert Joins Walgreens’ Colin Watts to Partner with Product of the Year USA 2010

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:37:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Product of the Year USA, the only consumer product award voted on by consumers to recognize product innovation, today announced that Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru®, will reprise his role for the second year as spokesperson for Product of the...

EVO Merchant Services Markets Hypercom Optimum T4200

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that EVO Merchant Services, the largest privately held credit card processor and one of the top 10 largest non-bank acquirers, has Class A certified and will market Hypercom’s Optimum T4210...

Sara Lee® Deli Launches ‘Mama Saga’ Social Media Campaign to Serve as Resource for Everyday Life to Online Mom Community

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Sara LeeDeli has launched a humorous social media campaign designed to connect with and help moms through typical, everyday dramas they face at home. The Sara Lee Deli “Mama Saga” campaign highlights the...

Communities Fight Obesity: Tips Offered On Keeping Kids Fit

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - (NAPSW) Parents strive to help children stay fit and healthy. Now, a new report says local government should do its part, too.

The report from the Institute of Medicine offers a menu of obesity-fighting actions that communities...

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust Announces Third Quarter 2009 Common Share Dividend

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:57:00 0500

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a third quarter 2009 common share dividend of $0.16325 for the period of July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, which...

‘Pizza and a Movie’ Provides At-Home Convenience

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:58:00 0500

WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Newman’s Own, Inc.

Coinstar Prices Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:18:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced that it has priced its previously announced public offering of $175 million principal amount of its convertible senior notes due in 2014. The Company also granted the underwriters an option...

Ramco-Gershenson Prices Offering of 10.5 Million Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:46:00 0500

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) today announced the pricing of its public offering of 10.5 million newly issued common shares of beneficial interest at $8.50 per share. The Trust has granted the underwriters a...

Campbell Soup Company Partners with the GRAMMY Foundation® to Help Children Rediscover Music in Schools

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) and the GRAMMY Foundation^® today announced plans to make music education more accessible in tens of thousands of schools across America. Research has shown that when students have...

10th Annual Newman’s Own® Awards Recognize Inspiring Initiatives That Improve Quality of Life for Military

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:00 0500

WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Newman’s Own...

Spartan Stores, Fourth Hub of 2009, Selects Park City Group’s Consumer Driven Sales Optimization (CDSO)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:51:00 0500

PARK CITY, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Park City Group (OTCBB: PCYG) today announced Spartan Stores Inc., a Michigan-based grocery retailer and one of the nations largest wholesale distributors, has signed on to become the latest grocery retailer to implement Park City Group’s...

White Paper Examines Role of Agricultural Innovations in Meeting World Food Crisis

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:06:00 0500

GREENFIELD, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Does agriculture need technology to help meet the growing worldwide demand for safe, nutritious and affordable food? The answer is a resounding “yes,” according to Jeff Simmons, author of a white paper titled “Technology’s Role in...

SeaYu Announces Major Milestone – More Than 10 Million Pet Messes Cleaned Naturally

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:05:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - SeaYu^® Enterprises, makers of

The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike...

New Horizon™ Little Blends™ Natural Yogurt Combines Fruit and Veggies for Toddlers

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:36:00 0500

BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Horizon™ dairy family recently launched a new value-added addition, made with key natural ingredients to satisfy toddlers and meet the challenging needs of discerning moms.

Natural product purchases rose 12.5 percent in...

BAB, Inc. Announces Dividend

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:02:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - BAB, Inc. (OTCBB: BABB), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on October 5, 2009 to shareholders of record as of September 21, 2009.

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Hormel Foods Announces Webcast of Investor Day Meeting

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:03:00 0500

AUSTIN, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) invites investors to listen to presentations from its management team during an Investor Day meeting held September 14 - 15, 2009. Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive...

McCormick & Company’s 2009 Third Quarter Results Conference Call to be Available on the Web

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

SPARKS, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) invites interested shareholders, investors and consumers to listen to its Third Quarter Results presentation to securities analysts live on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern...

The Shops at Old Orchard in West Bloomfield, Michigan to hold “Sidewalk Shopping Event” this Saturday

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today that in celebration of the recent transformation of The Shops at Old Orchard, a center-wide “Sidewalk Shopping Event” will take place this Saturday...

Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:25:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per common share. The dividend is payable December 10, 2009 to shareholders of record November 20, 2009. The fourth quarter dividend will be the...

Target Corporation Board of Directors Takes Action to Declassify

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:25:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) announced today that its board of directors has approved amendments to Target’s Articles of Incorporation that, if approved by shareholders, would declassify the board’s structure. Approval of the amendments...

General Mills Says Fiscal 2010 off to a Strong Start

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said today that its portfolio of leading food brands continues to generate good growth, and the business is recovering margin that was reduced a year ago by sharp input-cost inflation. As a result, the company’s...

Coinstar Announces Offering of Convertible Senior Notes

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:24:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced that it has commenced a public offering of $175 million of convertible senior notes due in 2014. The notes will be convertible, under certain circumstances, into cash up to the aggregate principal...

Coinstar Announces Sale of Its Entertainment Services Business

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:18:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced the closing of the sale of its entertainment services business to National Entertainment Network, Inc.

With the transaction, National Entertainment Network assumed the operations...

B&G Foods Announces Public Offering of Class A Common Stock

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

PARSIPPANY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS, BGF), a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, shelf-stable foods, announced today its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, 9,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, pursuant...

Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Reports Operating Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:56:00 0500

GREENWICH, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (NYSE:UBA) (NYSE:UBP), a real estate investment trust, today announced its third quarter and nine months financial results for the period ended July 31, 2009.

Diluted funds from operations...

Sara Lee Corporation to Webcast “Meet the Management” Analyst Meeting

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:22:00 0500

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today announced that its “Meet the Management” analyst day will be broadcast live via the Internet beginning at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. The webcast, which can be accessed at

IRI Debuts IRI Total Store Advantage™ to Provide Fastest, Deepest Insights of Store, Portfolios and Competitors

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:09:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of consumer, shopper, and market insights for the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries today announced the addition of Total Store Advantage™ (TSA) and Total...

Unilever Leads Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 11th Consecutive Year

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:05:00 0500

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Unilever has been named sustainability leader in the Food & Beverage sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the eleventh consecutive year. The results of the 2009 annual assessment were conducted by SAM (the Swiss...

NXT Nutritionals Launches SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener, Through White Rose Food, Which Distributes to 1,800 Stores from Maryland to Connecticut

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:01:00 0500

HOLYOKE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - As the first step in its campaign to bring SUSTA™ to major food retailers throughout the United States,

Campbell Soup Company Announces the Webcast of Its Fourth Quarter 2009 Results

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

CAMDEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) invites interested shareowners, investors and consumers to listen to and view the slides accompanying its fourth quarter 2009 earnings conference call live over the Internet on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:00...

H.J. Heinz Company to Participate in the Barclays Capital 2009 Back to School Consumer Conference

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:36:00 0500

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announces its participation in the Barclays Capital 2009 Back to School Consumer Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. Eastern time to discuss Heinz’s Fiscal 2010 results to-date, the Company’s...

SUPERVALU to Participate at Goldman Sachs 16th Annual Global Retailing Conference

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) CEO and President Craig Herkert and CFO Pamela Knous will address attendees of the Goldman Sachs 16^th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City on Thursday September 10, 2009 at approximately 3:00 PM...

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Matthew Mannelly as Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:45:00 0500

IRVINGTON, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE-PBH) today announced the appointment of Matthew Mannelly as its President and Chief Executive Officer and his election to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Mannelly will begin his duties on Thursday...

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.4%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 51.3%; New Orders Index at 49.9%; Employment Index at 43.5%

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business^®.

Get the ABCs on Kid-Smart Nutrition with HealthyEats.com

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Yep, it’s time to sharpen those pencils as a new school year has begun already. With busy schedules, sports practice and homework on our plates, it’s easy to forget about keeping our dinner plates healthy! That’s why Announcement Highlights

First quarter net sales growth of 12.0% driven primarily by fiscal 2009...

BJ’s Wholesale Club Reports August Sales Results

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) today reported that sales for August 2009 decreased by 1.9% to $757.6 million from $772.6 million in August 2008. On a comparable club basis, sales for August 2009 decreased by 6.0%, including a negative impact of 8.2% from...

Fred's Reports August Sales

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:47:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) today reported sales for the four-week fiscal month and seven-month year-to-date period ended August 29, 2009.

Fred's total sales for the month decreased 1% to $128.0 million from $129.2 million in...

Tips for Dealing With Fall Allergies from DampRid

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:40:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - For America’s 60 million seasonal allergy sufferers, fall can be one of the most difficult times of year as ragweed begins to release its pollen into the air and mold and fungus spores increase due to the decay of leaves and other plants. Each...

H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Partners with World Food Program to Fight Malnutrition in Bangladesh

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:58:00 0500

PITTSBURGH-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - The H.J. Heinz Company Foundation announced today that it will sponsor a nutrition mapping project conducted by the World Food Program (WFP) in Bangladesh, which will result in a comprehensive strategy for addressing that country’s nutritional...

Intertek Unveils New Design for Product Safety and Quality Certification Marks

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:17:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide...

SUPER MEAL RX Clinical Researcher, Dr. Thoger Malmstrom, Appointed as THNN Inc.'s Director of Wellness Nutrition Application Programs

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:13:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - THNN Inc. (Transformation Health Nutrition Naturals Inc.) enthusiastically announces the appointment of Dr. Thoger Malmstrom to the position of Vice President for Nutritional Wellness Applications. Dr. Malmstrom will supervise the clinical...

Franklin Foods Announces Availability of Award-Winning Green Mountain Farms Tzatziki Savory Yogurt Dips in Publix Super Markets in Florida

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:16:00 0500

ENOSBURG FALLS, Vt.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Franklin Foods, maker of Green Mountain Farms...

Fred’s for Starters® Introduces New Fancy Fries™ Flavor

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Fred’s For Starters®, the frozen breaded and battered appetizers division of Windsor Foods, announced the addition of Breaded Green Chile Fries to its successful Fancy Fries™ product line.

“Fancy Fries were introduced more than...

mix1® Beverage Company Raises $6 Million from Highland Consumer Fund in First Institutional Funding Round

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - mix1® Beverage Company, an emerging leader in the functional beverage and performance nutrition category, today announced it has closed its first round of institutional funding, with a $6 million investment from the Highland Consumer Fund...

Market Street’s New ‘Street Smart Rewards’ Program Helps Guests Earn Free Groceries

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:29:00 0500

PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Market Street today announced its new Street...

New Video Demonstrates How Technology Ensures Safety in the Food Supply Chain

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - HighJump Software, a global provider of supply...

QuantiSense Selects Netezza to Power Insight-Driven Business Intelligence and Analytics for Retailers

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - QuantiSense today announced that it will collaborate with Netezza to deliver its business intelligence and analytics application developed exclusively for the retail industry.

With the seamless integration between Netezza and...

RetailMeNot.com Announces Launch of UK Spinoff VoucherHub.com

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced the launch of VoucherHub.com, a new UK website for finding and sharing money-saving...

HAVE IT YOUR WAY® at Home with New Burger KingTM Branded Crispy Microwaveable French Fries from ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:07:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) has entered into a licensing arrangement with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston whereby Lamb Weston will introduce a retail line of crispy and flavorful microwaveable Burger King branded french fries that will hit shelves...

General Mills to Web Cast Three September Events

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:19:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - General Mills (NYSE:GIS) plans to web cast three September investor presentations.

On Thursday, September 10, 2009, the company will appear at the Barclays Capital Back-to-School Consumer Conference. This presentation and web cast...

As Restaurants Focus on Lowering Operational Costs, HotSchedules Sees Strong Demand for its Online Restaurant Labor Management Solutions

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:12:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Even with the sting of higher food costs and shrinking consumer spending in full effect, restaurant executives and managers continue to look for ways to add to their bottom line. A simple, yet highly effective way to reduce costs is through online...

IRI to Acquire the Hendry Corporation from Symphony Marketing Solutions

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:10:00 0500

CHICAGO & SOUTHPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the world's leading provider of consumer, shopper, and retail market intelligence and insights, today announced that effective Oct. 1, 2009, it will acquire The Hendry Corporation, a strategic...

Centennial Comeback — Over 100 Years of Coupon Savings

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:29:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - It should come as no surprise that the recession has spurred use of one of the most venerable money-saving devices: the coupon. Offered in the U.S. since at least 1909, the coupon came into its own during the Great Depression, and now, in the...

Chisholm Trail Longhorn Beef Joins GO TEXAN Program that Distinguishes Local Lone Star State Products

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:04:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Texas’ own Chisholm Trail Longhorn Beef earned its Lone Star seal-of-approval by becoming the newest member of the GO TEXAN program. With this membership, Chisholm Trail signifies to consumers that its all-natural longhorn beef is raised and...

SUPERVALU PHARMACIES Expands Flu Shot Program

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - With an eye on convenience, cost and consumer education, SUPERVALU PHARMACIES this year has expanded its traditional flu shot offering to help ease some of the anxieties the upcoming flu season may bring.

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Ride the Wave With Beach Blenders....

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:36:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc. (PRMK) announces it has launched their new line of Ready to Drink Frozen Daiquiris and Margarita Buckets. These quick cocktails, without the mess, provide for a unique solution to any party or event. Under the Beach...

Par Logistics Management Systems Selected by 2nd Largest U.S. Food Wholesaler--C&S Wholesale--for Par’s RT-200 Monitoring Solution

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Par Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS), a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), announced today that C&S Wholesale Grocers of Keene, N.H.— the second largest food wholesaler in the U.S., has selected Par’s...

Aisle411 Moves into New Retail Segment with Launch of Service at Price Cutter

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Aisle411, a new, first-to-market service that helps shoppers find products on store shelves faster and easier, is making its first move into the grocery store retail segment today by launching the Aisle411 service at a Springfield, Missouri Price...

Penn Traffic Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer, Effective September 18, and Names Interim CFO

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:03:00 0500

SYRACUSE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - The Penn Traffic Company (Pink Sheets: PTFC) announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tod A. Nestor will resign effective September 18 to join New York-based Fairway Market as its CFO.

Nestor will transition...

The Prepaid Press Expo Grows 35% in 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:28:00 0500

AVENTURA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - The Prepaid Press Expo 2009, the premier gathering of the prepaid services industry, ended Thursday, August 20^th at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Industry professionals from all of the segments of the prepaid calling card, wireless and gift...

Resellers Rate Epson’s TM-T88IV POS Receipt Printer “Best Channel Product” in Business Solutions Magazine Survey

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 0500

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Today Epson, a leading supplier of value-added...

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