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Tyson Foods, Company Execs Accused of Immigrant Smuggling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Tyson Foods Inc., the nation's largest meat producer, has been indicted on federal charges that it smuggled illegal immigrants from Mexico and gave them fraudulent work papers in order to cut costs in its poultry factories, The Associated Press reports.
Kraft Foods Sells Farley and Sathers Confections to FS Acquisition
NORTHFIELD, Ill. - Kraft Foods and FS Acquisition Corp., a subsidiary of Catterton Partners, announced today an agreement for FS Acquisition to acquire the U.S.-based Farley and Sathers confectionery businesses from Kraft.

Hurry Inc. Reports Net Loss in Third Quarter, Explores Asset Sales

ATLANTA - Hurry Inc. (formerly known as Harry's Farmers Market Inc.) on Monday reported a net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2002 of approximately $3.6 million, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.4 million a year ago.
Luigino's Chicken Nuggets Recalled

WASHINGTON - Luigino's Inc. is recalling 202,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with plastic, The Associated Press reports.
Wild Oats Markets Names Chief Financial Officer

BOULDER, Colo. - Wild Oats Markets Inc., a leading national natural and organic foods retailer, today announced Edward F. Dunlap has been named chief financial officer of the company, effective Dec. 17, 2001.
Report: Baby Boomers Boost 'Nutraceuticals' Market

LONDON - Baby Boomers who are concerned with their health are fueling a sharp rise in demand for functional foods or "nutraceuticals," according to a report published today by market research firm Datamonitor.
Surgeon General Says Obesity Could Become Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths

WASHINGTON - The obesity epidemic in America may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of preventable deaths, Surgeon General David Satcher warned today. He looked to schools, the fast-food industry and communities to eat healthier and exercise more.
USDA Says it Won't Shut Plants Violating Salmonella Rules

NEW YORK - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will not close meat processing plants that violate its salmonella safety standard, The Wall Street Journal reported today.
San Miguel/Coke Joint Venture Looks for Deal with Nestle, Disney

MANILA - The Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. (CCBPI), a joint venture between beer giant San Miguel Corp. and The Coca-Cola Co., said today it was eyeing deals with Swiss food firm Nestle S.A. and Walt Disney to expand its non-carbonated drinks line, Reuters reports.
FDA Recalls Gel Candy Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday recalled 16,000 packages of mini-cup gel candies sold nationwide because they were deemed a choking hazard, Reuters reports.

Tyson Foods, Company Execs Accused of Immigrant Smuggling

Kraft Foods Sells Farley and Sathers Confections to FS Acquisition

Hurry Inc. Reports Net Loss in Third Quarter, Explores Asset Sales

Luigino's Chicken Nuggets Recalled

Wild Oats Markets Names Chief Financial Officer

Report: Baby Boomers Boost 'Nutraceuticals' Market

Surgeon General Says Obesity Could Become Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths

USDA Says it Won't Shut Plants Violating Salmonella Rules

San Miguel/Coke Joint Venture Looks for Deal with Nestle, Disney

FDA Recalls Gel Candy Due to Choking Hazard

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