myprocessexpo365 News – Food Industry Newshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NHL-1/Food-Industry-News/Headlines.aspx2008 myprocessexpo365en-usmyprocessexpo365.com - – Food Processing Industry News, Supplier Directory, & Industry Resourceshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/Skins/myprocessexpo365/365/logo.pnghttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/Default.aspx Food Processing News - Food Industry NewsMon, 01 Dec 2008 12:20:37 GMT60High- and Low-Tech Steps Help Food Services Cut Wastehttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50147998/High-and-Low-Tech-Steps-Help-Food-Services-Cut-Waste.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50147998/High-and-Low-Tech-Steps-Help-Food-Services-Cut-Waste.aspxThe historically high price of commodities is making food waste an ever bigger drag on the bottom lines of restaurants and grocery stores.Pilgrim's Pride Gets Third Extension From Lendershttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50147999/Pilgrim-s-Pride-Gets-Third-Extension-From-Lenders.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50147999/Pilgrim-s-Pride-Gets-Third-Extension-From-Lenders.aspxThe poultry producer has until today to make overdue payments on its debt.Food Prices Likely to Keep Eating Holes in Walletshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148002/Food-Prices-Likely-to-Keep-Eating-Holes-in-Wallets.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148002/Food-Prices-Likely-to-Keep-Eating-Holes-in-Wallets.aspxGovernment and industry economists project that the overall cost of food will continue to climb in 2009.Minn. Companies Working to Help Feed Chinese Markethttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148009/Minn-Companies-Working-to-Help-Feed-Chinese-Market.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148009/Minn-Companies-Working-to-Help-Feed-Chinese-Market.aspxThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture has engaged two researchers at Chinese universities to determine whether turkey can be marketed in the world's largest nation.Gluten-Free Products Come Into Focushttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148010/Gluten-Free-Products-Come-Into-Focus.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50148010/Gluten-Free-Products-Come-Into-Focus.aspxGlutenfreeda Foods has capitalized on the growing interest in this area with product extensions in some novel categories, such as burritos.FDA Finds Traces of Melamine in U.S. Infant Formulahttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146207/FDA-Finds-Traces-of-Melamine-in-U-S-Infant-Formula.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146207/FDA-Finds-Traces-of-Melamine-in-U-S-Infant-Formula.aspxProducts from Abbott Laboratories, Nestle and Mead Johnson tested by the agency were found to contain trace amounts of the chemical.U.S. Economy's Tumble Even Worse Than Expected in 3Qhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146211/U-S-Economy-s-Tumble-Even-Worse-Than-Expected-in-3Q.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146211/U-S-Economy-s-Tumble-Even-Worse-Than-Expected-in-3Q.aspxThe gross domestic product shrank at a 0.5 percent annual rate in the period, according to the Commerce Department.U.S. Corn Harvest 89 Percent Donehttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146218/U-S-Corn-Harvest-89-Percent-Done.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146218/U-S-Corn-Harvest-89-Percent-Done.aspxThe crop's five-year average for harvest completion during this week of the year is 97 percent.Mont. Cattlemen Divided Over JBS' Takeovers of U.S. Processorshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146219/Mont-Cattlemen-Divided-Over-JBS-Takeovers-of-U-S-Processors.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146219/Mont-Cattlemen-Divided-Over-JBS-Takeovers-of-U-S-Processors.aspxThe Brazil-based meatpacker is poised to become the largest meat processor in the United States by acquiring National Beef Packing Co. and Smithfield Beef Group.Southern States Has Fine Yearhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146285/Southern-States-Has-Fine-Year.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50146285/Southern-States-Has-Fine-Year.aspxThe co-op, which specializes in providing farmers and ranchers with seed, feed, and equipment, reported record sales and profits at its annual meeting last week.Navigating the MSG Mazehttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145539/Navigating-the-MSG-Maze.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145539/Navigating-the-MSG-Maze.aspxThe FDA says the food additive is safe, but an unknown number of people experience headaches and other health problems after consuming monosodium glutamate.Butterball Operators Are Standing Byhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145550/Butterball-Operators-Are-Standing-By.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145550/Butterball-Operators-Are-Standing-By.aspxOn Thanksgiving Day alone, the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line receives 10,000 calls.Imperial Sugar, LSR Discuss New Sugar Refineryhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145551/Imperial-Sugar-LSR-Discuss-New-Sugar-Refinery.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145551/Imperial-Sugar-LSR-Discuss-New-Sugar-Refinery.aspxImperial would contribute its Gramercy, La. refinery in exchange for a one-third interest in Louisiana Sugar Refinery, the joint venture between Cargill and Sugar Growers & Refiners.Los Angeles-Area Residents Cry Foul Over Poultry Businesshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145600/Los-Angeles-Area-Residents-Cry-Foul-Over-Poultry-Business.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145600/Los-Angeles-Area-Residents-Cry-Foul-Over-Poultry-Business.aspxPeople in the city of Rosemead are concerned over the increasing volume at the local Chinese American Live Poultry plant.A-B InBev Plans to Offer New Stock to Pay Debthttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145601/A-B-InBev-Plans-to-Offer-New-Stock-to-Pay-Debt.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50145601/A-B-InBev-Plans-to-Offer-New-Stock-to-Pay-Debt.aspxThe newly formed mega-brewer intends to raise about $8 billion by issuing as many as 986.1 million new shares to current investors.Wal-Mart Names Mike Duke to Succeed Lee Scott as CEOhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144777/Wal-Mart-Names-Mike-Duke-to-Succeed-Lee-Scott-as-CEO.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144777/Wal-Mart-Names-Mike-Duke-to-Succeed-Lee-Scott-as-CEO.aspxThe surprise change in leadership right before the crucial holiday season comes as Wal-Mart has roared back to success as people shop more at discounters.Heinz Profits on Affordable Home Cookinghttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144783/Heinz-Profits-on-Affordable-Home-Cooking.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144783/Heinz-Profits-on-Affordable-Home-Cooking.aspxThe foodmaker is focusing its efforts during the economic downturn on what it calls the "Five Cs": consumers, costs, cash, commodities and currencies.Fuel From Food? The Feast Is Overhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144794/Fuel-From-Food-The-Feast-Is-Over.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144794/Fuel-From-Food-The-Feast-Is-Over.aspxIn future years we may look back at the Great Mexican Tortilla Crisis of 2006 as the time when ethanol lost its vroom.U.S. Farmers Watching Crop Prices Wash Awayhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144833/U-S-Farmers-Watching-Crop-Prices-Wash-Away.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144833/U-S-Farmers-Watching-Crop-Prices-Wash-Away.aspxThe price paid for crops is dropping much faster than the cost of growing them.Grand Jury Returns Indictment Against Iowa Meatpackerhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144834/Grand-Jury-Returns-Indictment-Against-Iowa-Meatpacker.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50144834/Grand-Jury-Returns-Indictment-Against-Iowa-Meatpacker.aspxAgriprocessors executives are facing a total of 12 federal charges related to illegal hiring and employment practices.Lawrence Group Makes $300-per-Share Offer for U.S. Sugarhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143793/Lawrence-Group-Makes-300-per-Share-Offer-for-U-S-Sugar.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143793/Lawrence-Group-Makes-300-per-Share-Offer-for-U-S-Sugar.aspxThe all-cash offer from one of the largest farmland owners in the United States is much higher than the offer currently being negotiated between the state of Florida and U.S. Sugar.Ahold's 3Q Earnings Fall Despite Higher Saleshttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143803/Ahold-s-3Q-Earnings-Fall-Despite-Higher-Sales.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143803/Ahold-s-3Q-Earnings-Fall-Despite-Higher-Sales.aspxThe Dutch firm, which operates the Giant family of supermarkets in the United States, said reorganization efforts have "hit the tipping point."U.S. Fish Rules Could Dilute 'Organic' Label, Groups Sayhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143804/U-S-Fish-Rules-Could-Dilute-Organic-Label-Groups-Say.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143804/U-S-Fish-Rules-Could-Dilute-Organic-Label-Groups-Say.aspxThe National Organic Standards Board has approved recommendations that would allow fish to eat non-organic feed and still attain the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organic label.J. Kings Food Service Professionals Opens Facility in Isliphttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143853/J-Kings-Food-Service-Professionals-Opens-Facility-in-Islip.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143853/J-Kings-Food-Service-Professionals-Opens-Facility-in-Islip.aspxThe company cuts steaks and prepares salads for clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, Lessing's, Teller's and Ben's Kosher Delicatessens.Wal-Mart to Donate 70 Million Meals Per Yearhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143900/Wal-Mart-to-Donate-70-Million-Meals-Per-Year.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143900/Wal-Mart-to-Donate-70-Million-Meals-Per-Year.aspxDonating nutritious produce, deli meat, beef, chicken, dairy and other groceries directly from its stores, Wal-Mart will become one of Feeding America's largest donors of food.U.S. Consumer Price Index Falls Sharplyhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143044/U-S-Consumer-Price-Index-Falls-Sharply.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143044/U-S-Consumer-Price-Index-Falls-Sharply.aspxThe 1 percent decline seen in October was the largest ever recorded, reflecting an 8.6 percent drop in energy costs.Credit Problems Could Hamper Restaurant Chains in 2009http://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143096/Credit-Problems-Could-Hamper-Restaurant-Chains-in-2009.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143096/Credit-Problems-Could-Hamper-Restaurant-Chains-in-2009.aspxThe Fitch ratings firm is assigning just one U.S. fast-food or casual dining restaurant operator--McDonald's--an A rating.Pilgrim's Pride to Cut 335 Jobs by End of Novemberhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143105/Pilgrim-s-Pride-to-Cut-335-Jobs-by-End-of-November.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143105/Pilgrim-s-Pride-to-Cut-335-Jobs-by-End-of-November.aspxThe poultry producer said the cuts are for salaried and nonsalaried positions and have been divided among nearly all of its three dozen locations.General Mills Eyeing $100M Expansion in New Mexicohttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143130/General-Mills-Eyeing-100M-Expansion-in-New-Mexico.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143130/General-Mills-Eyeing-100M-Expansion-in-New-Mexico.aspxAlbuquerque Mayor Martin Chvez announced late Tuesday that the company is working to expand its local plant by 165,000 square feet and hire about 60 more employees.Nicholas & Co. Invests $9.1 Million in SLC Facility Expansionhttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143144/Nicholas-Co-Invests-9-1-Million-in-SLC-Facility-Expansion.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://myprocessexpo365.packexpo.com/NST-1-50143144/Nicholas-Co-Invests-9-1-Million-in-SLC-Facility-Expansion.aspxThe leading western U.S. food distributor is adding more than four million cubic feet of dry warehouse and a freezer space.