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september 12, 2007
Ventas de McDonald's subieron 8,1 por ciento en agosto
McDonald's Corporation anunció el día 11 que sus ventas globales comparables subieron 8,1 por ciento en agosto. Las ventas de los restaurantes McDonald's en todo el mundo aumentaron 12,3 por ciento en el mes, dijo la cadena de comida rápida más grande...From the archive
september 12, 2007
Burger King has a new twist on fries: Fresh apples
Hey, kids: wanna chow down on hot fries — or chilled apple slices cut to look like fries?Burger King (BKC) on Wednesday announced that the apple slices — served in a french-fry-like cup — are on tap to add a fresh fruit option to kid-targeted meals. ...From the archive
september 11, 2007
VION acquires Oerlemans Foods
Food concern VION is to acquire Oerlemans Foods;agreement has been reached on this by the two parties. Oerlemans Foods is a Dutch company specialising in fresh frozen vegetables, potato products and fruit for the food service, retail and industrial m...From the archive
september 11, 2007
McCain Foods Australia unveils frozen fruit range
McCain Foods Australia has launched a new range of frozen fruits, Season’s Choice allowing consumers to eat their favourite fruits all year round. Season’s Choice is available in four varieties: Golden Pineapple, Raspberries, Blueberries and Four Berry...From the archive
september 11, 2007
McDonald's same-store sales up in August
Fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday its global same-store sales rose 8.1 percent in August. The chain said its U.S. same-store sales grew 7.4 percent during the month due to the company's breakfast menu, beverages and new food offerings. The...From the archive
september 11, 2007
California Legislature Passes Menu Labeling Bill for fast food restaurants
Last night the California Assembly passed a bill requiring calories on fast-food menu boards and additional nutrition information on chain-restaurants’ printed menus. Later today, the state’s Senate will consider separate legislation that would requir...From the archive
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september 11, 2007
Judge tosses NYC calorie-posting rule
A judge struck down a New York City rule Tuesday that required fast-food restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus. U.S. District Judge Richard J. Holwell said he determined the rule conflicted with federal law. Businesses had claimed that t...From the archive
september 11, 2007
McDonald's hastens development in China to take bite out of Yum Brands
For nearly two decades in China, the KFC logo has enticed the hungry with the promise of juicy, crispy chicken. Now, Yum Brands Inc. - which owns KFC and Pizza Hut as well as Taco Bell in the U.S. - has some competition for the cravings of Chinese dine...From the archive
september 11, 2007
Vion koopt Oerlemans
Hiermee wordt Vion voor het eerst actief op de afzetmarkt voor industriegroenten. Vion produceert tot nu toe vooral vlees- en vleesproducten. De overname geeft Vion de mogelijkheid om de afnemers een breder assortiment te bieden, stelt Marc van der Le...From the archive
september 10, 2007
McDonald's Worker Jailed for Serving Salty Burger
A 20-year-old McDonald's employee spent a night in jail and is facing criminal charges after a police officer complained that the burger she prepared with too much salt made him sick. Kendra Bull was charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct and arre...From the archive
september 07, 2007
ConAgra Foods Strengthens Brand Portfolio Through Aquisition of Lincoln Snacks
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Chicago-based Lincoln Snacks, a privately-held popcorn snacks manufacturer.From the archive
september 07, 2007
Wendy's workers to finally receive pay
The 350 to 400 Wendy's workers who lost their jobs in July finally may be able to get their unpaid wages covered by a $350,000 gift fund set up by Wendy's International. The Dublin, Ohio-based restaurant chain announced today that the money has been ...From the archive
september 07, 2007
Potatoes Chock Full of Phytochemicals
Americans love their spuds, consuming 130 pounds per person annually. Now that culinary love affair could grow even more passionate with Agricultural Research Service (ARS) findings that some potato varieties are packed with health-promoting compounds...From the archive
september 06, 2007
Half-price Big Mac to fight global warming proves big hit in Japan
A Japanese government website crashed Wednesday as people raced to take up an offer of a half-price McDonald's hamburger in exchange for pledging to fight global warming. The Japanese unit of the US burger giant Tuesday offered a Big Mac for 150 yen (1...From the archive
september 05, 2007
ConAgra will remove diacetyl - a flavoring linked to a lung ailment - from its Popcorn
The U.S.'s largest microwave popcorn maker, ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG), said it will change the recipe for its Orville Redenbacher and Act II brands over the next year to remove diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to a lung ailment in popcorn plant wor...From the archive
september 04, 2007
McDonald's Japan Hits Monthly Record Sales in August
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan) said Tuesday same-store sales at its hamburger outlets in Japan hit a monthly record in August.Sales in August rose 11.3 pct from a year before to 46,394 million yen, eclipsing the previous record of 43,047 million yen s...From the archive
september 03, 2007
Puré y papas fritas se vuelven alimentos "de lujo" en Argentina
La papa, una hortaliza clave en la dieta de los argentinos, aumentó un 50% en las últimas semanas y ya preocupa al Gobierno, que decidió incentivar la importación para frenar el alza. A tal punto llegó la preocupación que se decidió crear un registro ...From the archive
september 01, 2007
Novozymes launches Acrylaway to Reduce Acrylamide In Food
Novozymes launches Acrylaway (asparaginase) to reduce acrylamide which is formed when starchy foods are baked, fried or toasted at high temperatures. Acrylamide is under suspicion of causing cancer.From the archive
