| Standex Announces Formation of “Cooking Solutions” and ...
"In fact, the Refrigerated Solutions Group and Cooking Solutions Group have reached a critical mass of more than $155 million and $100 million in annualized sales, respectively. As a result, we are aligning the majority of our food service equipment operations into two "solutions" groups in order to better leverage the growth and cost synergies both within and between the "hot" and "cold" sides of the business. We plan to grow the Refrigerated Solutions Group and the Cooking Solutions Group by providing innovative products to meet the needs of our food service customers." The Standex Cooking Solutions Group will be led by Hylton Jonas and will include the BKI, APW Wyott, Bakers Pride and BevLes businesses. BKI produces heating and holding equipment, including combi-ovens, pressure fryers, rotisseries and hot cases.
Wild Oats Future Uncertain
WEST HARTFORD -- With Whole Foods Market the presumed victor in the national corporate granola wars, the health-conscious here find themselves pondering the future of the winner's local spoils: Wild Oats Market on North Main Street.
Whole Foods has yet to determine which, if any, Wild Oats stores it might close in its proposed merger with its smaller rival. But the announcement late Wednesday that the natural food giant would pay $565 million for its main competitor registered as joy, indifference and concern across a region spoiled by franchises of both stores a few miles apart.
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Miracle's Paws for Pets gets non-profit status; new kennel ...
The good news for the loyal supporters of Miracle's Paw for Pets, a Carrizozo-based animal rescue operation, is that, as of Sept. 2006, it became an official nonprofit 501 (c) (3) entity. Right behind that giant step came the completion of a 20 foot by 25 foot exercise pen with a cement floor next to the animal control kennels west of Carrizozo. This pen allows the animals to get outside, get some exercise and enjoy interacting each other. The new pen was possible thanks to donations by the residents of Lincoln County, fundraisers held by Sunny Aris - KRUI, KIDX and KNMB - Heidi Hoffpauir of Thundering Paws Pet Resort in Alto and the Burro Serendade and Auction held by Joan and Warren Malkerson. Other successes listed for the 2006 report were: three dogs spayed and three neutered one cat and two kittens spayed, tested and vaccinated collars and leashes bought throughout the year for use by animal control MPFP's first program for children was presented to Rocking Horse Day Care Wal-Mart continues to donate dog food to the kennel, with volunteer Pete King handling the transporting from the Downs to Carrizozo.
Fast Food Chains Pull Calorie Data
New York diners curious to know how many calories are packed into the hamburger they just bought from White Castle or Wendy's are out of luck. The two popular fast food restaurant chains pulled posters listing calorie counts for menu items from the walls of their New York City restaurants and thus will avoid having to comply with a new mandate approved by the Board of Health that will affect thousands of New York restaurants. The rule, which goes into effect July 1, will require about 10% of city restaurants to post calorie counts beside food items listed on their menus. The measure affects mostly chain and fast food restaurants, but only those providing calorie information to customers on or after March 1. By removing any calorie information from their New York City restaurants before the legislative deadline, Wendy's and White Castle won't be held to the same standard as other fast food restaurants in the city.
Coach Insignia Captures First Prize at 'Motown Iron Chef' Cook-Off ...
DETROIT, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Local Detroit restaurant Coach Insignia captured first prize and $5,000 at the "Motown Iron Chef" cook off, which was sponsored by Chrysler, (Nachrichten/Aktienkurs) Jeep and Chrysler Financial. This is the first year of the "Motown Iron Chef" competition, which kicked off at the Detroit Winter Blast today. Coach Insignia's Chrysler Aspen Crab Cakes topped recipes from two other local restaurant chefs who competed in the charitable event.
The "Motown Iron Chef" concept was similar to the popular "Iron Chef" television show. However, instead of the chefs creating a full menu around a pre-selected food, the chefs were asked to create a dish around a Chrysler Group-brand vehicle. The Chrysler Aspen, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Commander were the three "menu" items used to spark epicurean creativity.
Jimmy's Food Store debuts wine room
DALLAS The day started with a persistent gust of wind from the south. El Niño was pushing the cold weather back north. This was going to be a "Big Night" for East Dallas. Jimmy's was inaugurating their back room, their circolo, with Tuscan vintner Andrea Cecchi and a group of Italian food- and wine-loving insiders. Mercedes, Volvos, and exotics lined the parking spaces in this urban-fusion neighborhood. It's a part of Dallas that has some of the best Asian food, along with an encampment of several Italians, herb-brujo Tom Spicer, a community garden frequented by Cambodian and Vietnamese farmers, and Latino and hip-hop locals who call this place home. Everyone gets along well, no one has major turf problems, and Dallas is a richer place because of it. The foodies started piling in early, Smart Cars and Dodge trucks alike, filling in the spaces.
FDA Warns About Baby Food Contamination
The Vermont Department of Health reinforced a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning issued February 16, 2007, not to use certain jars of Earth's Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food. The baby food may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism. No illnesses have been reported to FDA or the manufacturer to date in connection with this problem. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. The affected product was sold in single individual jars and in variety packs (which contains 4 jars of the apple peach barley in the pack along with other varieties). The food is part of the firm's "2nd Vegetables, Fruits and Blends" line intended for babies six months and older.
Healthy Food for All Initiative - Ireland
Healthy Food for All is a new initiative to promote access, availability and affordabilty of healthy food for low-income groups. The aim of the initiative is to address diet-related ill-health and to end food poverty in the island of Ireland. It aims to address a healthier nutrition as well as challenge health inequalities. .
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