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Industry News
Robert S. Ukrop created a new venture,
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Inc.,
that produces prepared foods and baked goods. The company's
main customer is Martin's Food Markets. Mr. Ukrop plans
to expand its reach to other chains and markets over
time, reported Richmond Times-Dispatch. Full
Story
Annual sales of the Sunny Delight
Beverages Co.'s Elations jumped to $75 million from
$12 million in 2008 and could make up 10% of the company's
annual revenue by the end of the year. The brand's success
spurred other beverage manufacturers to launch similar
liquid products that promote joint health, reported
The Cincinnati Enquirer. Full
Story
J & J Snack Foods Corp. acquired
the assets of California Churros. Full
Story
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The impact of the Gulf oil spill is discussed in
 the
June 10 edition of the Lempert Report, which features
Food Institute data. Also, grocery stores real sales
slipped a bit in April after two months of positive
results. Hosted by Phil Lempert, The Lempert Report
comes out every Thursday. Click
here to view.
Whole Foods Market is looking to
develop a line of food in conjunction with street-food
vendors to sell either from grab-and-go perishable
fridge cases, or as nonperishable, shelf-stable items
in some of the retailer's 30 stores in northern California,
reported San Francisco Weekly. Full
Story
Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's
and Publix were among those named in the 2010
ImagePower Green Brands Survey from Lander. Full
Story
International News
ALDI is reportedly the first company
in Australia to join a labeling program
that details the amount of greenhouse gases generated
by a product. ALDI will apply the label to its olive
oil range, reported The Courier-Mail. Full
Story
 Demand
for low-fat foods is rising in China as some 30%
of the adult population is believed to be obese. Sales
of soy and fruit bars are growing "really fast," stated
Michael Zhang, chairman of Otsuka (China) Investment.
Soyjoy sales in China will overtake those in the U.S.
this year, reported Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Full
Story
Health News
Drinking
three or more cups of tea a day is as good as drinking
plenty of water and can also
protect against heart disease and some cancers, claims
research published in the European Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, reported BBC News. Full
Story
Washington News
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
is providing notice to the motor carrier industry and
the public of regulatory guidance and policy changes
regarding the retention of supporting documents and
the use of electronic mobile communication/tracking
technology in assessing motor carriers' and commercial
motor vehicle drivers' compliance with the hours of
service regulations. Full
Notice
USDA should collaborate with the
organic community on pending appointments to the
National Organic Standards Board, claims a letter from
The Cornucopia Institute. Full
Story In response, USDA refuted allegations
that the National Organic Program is subject to "undue
corporate influence," according to a statement
released to FoodNavigatorUSA.com. Full
Story
Market News
About 30% to 40% of the apple crop
and 60% to 70% of the pear crop was destroyed in West
Michigan after a cold snap
came on the heels of unseasonably warm temperatures
in early April that caused trees to bud early, reported
MLive.com. Full
Story Blueberry crops in the region were also
damaged by frost. Sodoni Blueberry Farm owner Frank
Coles stated 15% to 20% of his crop was damaged, reported
MLive.com. Full
Story
The Florida all orange forecast,
at 134 million boxes, is up 2% from the previous
forecast but down 18% from last season's final utilization.
FCOJ yield forecast for the 2009-2010 season is 1.55
gallons per box at 42.0 degrees Brix, unchanged from
the May 1 forecast but down 7% from last season's final
yield of 1.66 gallons per box. Meanwhile, Georgia's
peach crop is forecast at 42,000 tons, up 31% from last
year's crop. Production of Bartlett pears in California,
Oregon and Washington is forecast at 420,000 tons, down
5% from last year. USDA
Crop Production
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