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NEW YORK -- Quick & Simple magazine has named the winners of its 2nd annual New Product Awards, which will appear in the Jan. 29, 2008 issue of the weekly consumer magazine published by Hearst Corp.

CHICAGO -- Mintel Menu Insights, a national restaurant-tracking service based here, has identified eight key American menu trends for 2008. "Everyone's looking for the next breakthrough item, the next mini-burger appetizer, mojito or pomegranate flavor," says Maria Caranfa, director of Mintel Menu Insights. "This year, we expect to see new twists on already popular items, giving people more flavors and options for the foods they love. Restaurants will get more creative with foods and preparation techniques as they attempt to cater to American's evolving tastes."

NEW YORK -- Quick & Simple magazine has named the winners of its 2nd annual New Product Awards, which will appear in the Jan. 29, 2008 issue of the weekly consumer magazine published by Hearst Corp.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets, Inc. here, along with consumer attorney Andrew Rainer and Northeastern University Professor Tim Howard, said yesterday that the chain has settled in the case of a Florida consumer concerned about the potential formulation of benzene in cans of Publix Diet Lemon Lime soft drinks.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets, Inc. here, along with consumer attorney Andrew Rainer and Northeastern University Professor Tim Howard, said yesterday that the chain has settled in the case of a Florida consumer concerned about the potential formulation of benzene in cans of Publix Diet Lemon Lime soft drinks.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets, Inc. here, along with consumer attorney Andrew Rainer and Northeastern University Professor Tim Howard, said yesterday that the chain has settled in the case of a Florida consumer concerned about the potential formulation of benzene in cans of Publix Diet Lemon Lime soft drinks.

NEW YORK - Curves carved a nice niche, but Hooters fell flat, according to a survey of branding experts classifying brand extensions as winners or losers.

NEW YORK - Curves carved a nice niche, but Hooters fell flat, according to a survey of branding experts classifying brand extensions as winners or losers.