Government Of Canada Invests In Ontario’s Goat Industry

The Government of Canada is helping to increase profitability and access new markets for Ontario’s goat industry. Today, Member of Parliament Gary Schellenberger (Perth-Wellington), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, was pleased to announce an investment of over $700,000 to establish an integrated dairy goat genetic improvement program.

CDC Report Looks At Foods & Foodborne Agents Associated With U.S. Outbreaks

A total of 1,097 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported in 2007 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a CDC analysis. State investigators reported 21,244 illnesses and 18 deaths as a result of these outbreaks. The report also provides the most recent data on how many illnesses were linked to specific types of foods.

Wendy’s/Arby’s Resorts To More Discounting

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group plans to focus more on discounted offerings at both of its quickservice chains, as it seeks to reverse sales and profit declines.

Stater Bros. Sends Employees To The Classroom

About 3,500 Stater Bros. employees each year learn how to set goals, enhance their leadership skills and do their store duties in a training center that’s unique to the industry.

El Pollo Loco CEO Leaves To Head Red Robin

El Pollo Loco CEO Steve Carley has resigned his post effective Sept. 12 and will take the chief executive chair at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.