Produce / Floral

Some in Produce Industry Oppose FDA's Security Guidelines
LOS ANGELES - The produce industry is showing its concern for regulations that might be considered by Congress as part of food security legislation, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Study Suggests Dangerous Food Bacteria is Long-term Problem
WASHINGTON - A new report conducted for the Institute of Food Technologists suggests America's food supply will be threatened by dangerous bacteria for a long time as new germs arrive in imported products and microbes already here develop in new forms, The Associated Press reports.

Ultimate Juice Company Sells Saratoga Spring Water

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - The Ultimate Juice Company, the nation's largest super premium, refrigerated juice company, has sold Saratoga Spring Water, the oldest bottled water company in the United States, to a private investor group led by Adam Madkour, who has been president of Saratoga Spring Water since 1993.
Terror in aisle one

Anthrax in the flour? Smallpox in the watermelon? We pray it won't happen, but we all know it can. Here's how food retailers are girding for the terrorist threat.
Study: Supermarkets Fast Becoming One-Stop, Whole Health Solution

WASHINGTON - American consumers believe that the food they eat can make a significant difference in their health, but many admit that their own diet needs improvement, according to Shopping for Health 2001, just released by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine.
Coca-Cola to Buy Odwalla for $181 Million

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to buy Odwalla Inc., producer of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, dairy-free shakes and spring water, for $181 million, Odwalla said on Tuesday.
Vitasoy Names New President/CEO

Vitasoy USA, producer and marketer of soy beverages and tofu, has announced the appointment of Thomas Osetek to president and CEO.
General Mills Reports Record First-Quarter

General Mills (NYSE:GIS - news) today reported record results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter. Sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2001, grew 6 percent to $1.77 billion, fueled by 5 percent growth in the company's worldwide unit volume.
Food, Beverage and CPG Companies Continue Contributions to Disaster Relief Efforts

In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, the member companies of the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) continue efforts to provide major financial contributions as well as truckloads of food, beverages and other essential needs for the victims of this tragedy.
Farmer Jack Stores to Accept Donations For victims of New York City and Washington D.C. terrorist Attacks

Farmer Jack Supermarkets in metrolitan Detroit, Lansing and Toledo, will accept donations to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Some in Produce Industry Oppose FDA's Security Guidelines

Study Suggests Dangerous Food Bacteria is Long-term Problem

Ultimate Juice Company Sells Saratoga Spring Water

Terror in aisle one

Study: Supermarkets Fast Becoming One-Stop, Whole Health Solution

Coca-Cola to Buy Odwalla for $181 Million

Vitasoy Names New President/CEO

General Mills Reports Record First-Quarter

Food, Beverage and CPG Companies Continue Contributions to Disaster Relief Efforts

Farmer Jack Stores to Accept Donations For victims of New York City and Washington D.C. terrorist Attacks