Sara Lee 1Q Profit Rises 23 Percent Though Sales Fall

November 6, 2009 Associated Press

Revenue declined 7 percent to $2.59 billion as it sold fewer products.

Iowa Firm Recalls Roast Beef Deli Products

November 6, 2009 Peggy Riek, FSIS

Curly’s Food, Inc. recalled its roast beef deli products because they were inadvertently mislabeled and contain an undeclared allergen, soy.

The Kroger Company Supports Pork During National Pork Month

November 6, 2009 National Pork Board

In support of National Pork Month, Kroger, the nations largest traditional supermarket retailer, is offering specials on fresh pork cuts at great prices throughout its family of stores through November 7, as well point of sale coupons.

Post-Harvest Expert George Staby Announces Tailormade Workshops

Chain of Life Network Founder, Perishables Research Organization President, UC Davis Professor and Author George Staby says he misses the excitement of interacting with floral industry members and is now offering low cost workshops to the floral industry.

Coffee Creamer Wins Best Health & Wellness Product At Kosherfest 2009

November 6, 2009 Green Rabbit, LLC

Green Rabbit, LLC, manufacturer of MimicCreme, announced that it is the recipient of the Kosherfest 2009 Best New Product in the Health & Wellness category for its Coffee Creamer, an all-natural non-dairy, non-soy cream substitute made from a wholesome blend of almonds and cashews. It is gluten free and 100% vegan.