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What to look for while fish shopping along with cooking tips.
Straw mushrooms, cultivated only in Asia, are becoming increasingly popular in America with the increase of interest in Viatnamese and Thai cuisines.
Tips on how to cook corn so it is, and stays, enjoyable.
Recipes for cold soups that are perfect for the summertime heat.
Some clam recipees that are tasty and can save you money.
Keeping so many balls in the air already has elevator managers stretched thin. With the volatile money sector adding another ball to juggle, their jobs look tougher than ever.
History was made on August 1, 2006 when the major grain exchanges launched daytime side-by-side open outcry and electronic trading of their agricultural futures contracts.
Campaign messages communicate to consumers the benefits of frozen foods by offering meal solutions and ideas.
You can't escape the fact our government commands a large presence in our daily lives.
10&10 Club, from an editorial perspective, is a mixed blessing.
Shock and awe" might have described Dorothy's reaction when she found herself in Oz with her little dog, Toto.
Each of these cold storage facilities can be filled with anywhere from two million pounds of product to 25 million pounds of product, sometimes more.
Muscle strains may seem like minor injuries, but they can turn into chronic conditions.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center promises 'Texas-Sized' hospitality for Exchange 2007
Publix and Supervalu gain multiple winners in balloting for top frozen food buyers.
Is it the feeling in the air? No, not the feeling of Christmas and holiday hoopla nor the icy chill that covers a large swath of the country as a warm late fall shifts abruptly into early winter.
After recently returning from the Natural Foods Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum, or in this case, the presentation, which when you think about it, is a lot like a forum.
Rising energy costs, growth of natural and organic products, and food safety make 2006 a year to remember.
C-store retailers and food makers are boosting profits through this often overlooked channel.
The rising tide of consumer demand for natural and organic products is blurring the lines between traditional and specialty retailers and product manufacturers.
Aova Technologies provides a new poultry feed additive for an industry searching for ways to improve efficiencies.
Alternatives to wood help make food and warehouses safer.
Category Leaders offer their retail partners a high level of data analysis and supporting resources, while also demonstrating a commitment to developing the entire category—not just their brand or brands within a category—through strategic planning and execution.
A focus on health and wellness and in-store bakeries take a bite out of the desserts category, but new items can turn that around.
This market scares me — truly scares me.
Yogurt and cottage cheese touting health benefits, dips and spreads, and deli meats take center stage at FMI and IDDBA.
FEED & GRAIN spends a few moments with NGFA President Kendell W. Keith, who offers his viewpoints on the state of the industry.
FEED & GRAIN spends a few moments with outgoing GEAPS International President, Tom Price for a Q&A about the state of the industry and of the GEAPS.
Annual Boston event showcases industry trends, cooking methods, sustainability and new product introductions.
Less maintenance, faster acceleration among many advantages.
New technologies make onboard computers more powerful.
Fleet technology can be used to simplify HOS compliance monitoring.
Being an average golfer and needing to work on my game, I retreated to the local driving range in hopes of honing and shaping my swing into the realm of mediocrity.
The frozen food industry has been fortunate to enjoy tremendous success over the years, much of it attributed to innovations in microwave oven technology.
The combined efforts of the food industry and government agencies are credited with making the U.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has come a long way since seven feed manufacturers agreed to form a new organization that would be called the American Feed Manufacturers Association on March 26, 1909 in Chicago.
Economists first coined globalization in the early 1980s, but these days the word describes much more than an economic trend.
The dream of a former herbal tea company executive and an artist whose family raised organic foods was destined to become a natural success.
Fred Ruiz inducted into Frozen Food Hall of Fame.
Making and keeping your commitment to providing high-quality feed products and grain to the marketplace needn't be a daunting task. Our industry works hard to ensure all links of the grain channel chain are tempered with the resources needed to support grain quality. Join us as we check on how our industry's associations engage and enlighten its member and stakeholder publics on quality-related issues.
In recent months, repeated outbreaks of food-borne illness have been linked to raw fruits and vegetables.
O'Neal Feeders Supply, Inc.
Snacking is such a large part of American life — whether it's a snack enjoyed after school, watching TV, tailgating parties, or any other time we need to fill that empty-stomach feeling.
Check your contract, but prepare to take it 'as ginned'
Exotic tastes and textures in Asian meals and appetizers attract a large consumer following; drive strong, sustained category growth.
Whether it's snacks and appetizers in front of the TV, tasty entrees for quick meals or seafood prepared in a unique way, Asian frozen foods are undeniably popular in many households.
Among ethnic foods, Asian products continue to attract a loyal consumer following, which is, in turn, driving more product innovations and attracting new players to the category.
Flaky, versatile fillo dough is the main ingredient in Athens Foods' recipe for sales success.
Asian category sales continue to soar, driven by new products, snacking strategies and emerging "fourth meal" trends.
Food warehouses gain efficiency, improve productivity and reduce labor costs with automated material handling systems.
Fledgling organic baby food makers spread their wings and create growing segment for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages.
William J. Hudson
President/CEO
International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
"That's Where the Tall Corn Grows"
After being labeled "off limits" during the low carb diet craze, frozen pasta is back in a big way with new varieties and flavor profiles for consumers who want a quick, hearty meal.
NASCAR promotion brings families together for racing fun.
Food City, Bashas' and AJ's formats reach the gamut of Hispanic, mainstream and upscaleshoppers, making this venerable retailer the market leader in Arizona.
Program so successful company cited as top supplier by Wal-Mart.
Automated systems are effective at reducing workers needed in cold storage areas.
Frozen beef and pork products are winning over consumers who demand great-tasting, easy-to-prepare sandwiches, after school snacks and meals.
Beef products drive consumer demand with product innovations, quality, value and convenience.
Meat substitutes grow in sales and variety as consumers search for healthy options in the freezer.
Voice is expanding its range of users, both inside and outside the warehouse.
Voice is expanding its range of users, both inside and outside the warehouse.
If that number sounds surprisingly high to you—as it did to me—it's because the study not only measured sales at retail, but also took into account the huge amount of spending on related supply chain activities, as well as the impact on other industries, such as ranching, farming and real estate.
The title of this article is really stating the obvious — one way to increase your profits is through doing a better job with your sales.
Reflecting the ever-increasing growth and development in biofuels, FEED & GRAIN will be devoting a section of each issue to the people and products in the industry, with featured facilities, news and product spotlights.
From its initial appearance on retail shelves, Birds Eye Foods' innovative Steamfresh line has only appeared to gain… well… steam.
Prior to 2006, the frozen vegetable category was just a group of freezer doors where nothing exciting had occurred lately.
Consumers respond to the morning daypart meal on weekends differently than they do the same meal Monday through Friday.
Tesco rolls out new format in San Diego; first of 100 stores planned for Southern California, Phoenix and Las Vegas.
In February 2006, AFFI held an emergency meeting during the Institute's Western Frozen Food Convention.
Success within retailing and manufacturing is being driven by clear cut, consistent strategies, closer coordination or collaboration between product makers and sellers, and a telling trend among leading retailers that stake out positions at the high end or low end of the spectrum while avoiding the less differentiated middle ground.
Recipes for cold soups that are perfect for the summertime heat.
Regretfully, this year we did not present the awards to the winners at our annual cocktail and dinner event atop the John Hancock building in downtown Chicago during the FMI Show.
Retailers and leading brands in the bread and dough category are gearing up for a dramatic increase in consumer demand for the fourth quarter holidays.
No matter the holiday or event, Carvel ice cream cakes make celebrations special.
Industry executives discuss how they're coping with today's tough transportation issues.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 established a national program that significantly increases the volume of renewable fuels to be blended into gasoline starting in 2006 at 2.
California takes on Wisconsin for top honors as America's cheese capital, benefiting retailers and consumers in a 'friendly competition.'
Choosing the right location to expand or consolidate food distribution operations is a challenge that many organizations are faced with.
Some clam recipees that are tasty and can save you money.
ASRS systems deliver zesty zing to warehouse environments in the food industry.
ASRS systems deliver zesty zing to warehouse environments in the food industry.
Heartland Grain Fuels, Huron, SD enjoys a 'perfect world' partnership with co-products marketing partner Dakotaland Feeds LLC, forging a new and effective approach to providing feed and fuel to eager customers.
Starbucks has a growth strategy and it worked—up to a point. Breakfast sandwiches were clearly a misstep.
The business is growing stronger, along with demands for services.
The business is growing stronger, along with greater demands for services.
Cole's Quality Foods, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Department of Homeland Security is enforcing new regulations that will decrease the liklihood of terrorists obtaining dangerous chemicals.
According to Webster, communication is "a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.
During 2006, Banquet was still seeing gains from its change to microwavability the year before.
But as 2007 recedes in my rear view mirror and 2008 rears what looks to be its ugly head, I think it's time I consult my crystal ball to bring some clarity to how this year will shake out.
Wheeled containers for dry and refrigerated goods quickly and efficiently move product from the warehouse directly to the store.
Given the headline of this column, you might think I have not read the papers or watched the news.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention concluded earlier in October and was one of the most successful events to date.
Third-party logistics providers and experts weigh in on the changing role of the warehouse—and how food companies are adapting.
Most of us take American citizenship seriously, understanding that with it come numerous obligations and responsibilities some of which are easy to fulfil, such as voting, serving on a jury, or obeying laws, while others are a bit harder to swallow — such as paying taxes.
Free standing inserts (FSIs) retain the spotlight with marketers.
How to make and/or cook chicken and mushroom pasta and crab dip
Trading partners work together to eliminate some of the lesser-known causes of unsaleables.
When hiring immigrant labor, a little extra attention to detail can save you time and money down the road.
Adults and children alike can't seem to get their fill of Kellogg's Eggo brand products.
High profile New York retailercelebrates milestone anniversaryunder one-family ownership.
Although the "window dressing" of the magazine has changed, we are still committed to providing our readers with the same high level of news and information that we have built our reputation on over the past 56 years.
It was no longer just enough to push product out the door—markets had matured, consumers were more demanding.
Quality means many things to many people.
Manufacturers' models are versatile and economic.
Sometimes, change happens when nobody's looking.
Start with an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly facility.
Dairy Crest's U.K. facility sets the standard for chilled dairy DCs.
National competition for "Cooler Workplace" draws high-volume response, with winners gaining new, on-the-job snacking opportunities.
Leading brands in the dinners and entrees category want to take a bigger bite out of restaurant sales by presenting their own broad menu of products that offer great taste,convenience and value.
Mediterranean-style foods in the dips and spreads category are delivering spectacular sales growth, with leading brands forecasting more of the same.
Mike sits fuming in his office, looking at the bottom line of the monthly P&L.
Ethanol producers are using the latest technology to create value added co-products and increase ethanol production efficieny.
Part One
As with our last column, we start with the presentation of our grade card.
Today's cold dock doors close faster, shaving up to 40 minutes off shifts.
Meat industry rocked by recalls, bankruptcy,mergers and acquisitions in 2007.
Improved trading partner collaboration leads to advances in procedures.
In an age when gas prices are expected to climb higher than ever before, feed mills and grain elevators seek ways to improve fuel efficiency.
Modiv Shopper offers Stop & Shop easySHOP loyalty card customers self-service shopping and targetedone-to-one, in-store marketing.
The incredible , edible egg gives food shoppers a first-look at the new CBS fall TV lineup.
Transportation, animal ag production and safety issues round out a robust 111th NGFA convention program, planned for March 18-20 in San Francisco.
Here are eight common themes to ensure a safety program is effectively integrated within the organization.
An era of grocery retailing came to an end this month with the final annual gathering in Chicago of the FMI Show.
You drive down the road, go around a corner and over a small hill and there it is.
The 23rd annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo continues to 'Link Industry to Innovation.'
This year's Fuel Ethanol Workshop focuses on promoting new technology and the importance of a global network
The "inbox" has taken a step into a new dimension, it should be pointed out, as the new Cygnus company-wide phone system using VOIP—Voice Over Internet Protocol—links the phone system to email, creating incoming email messages with the voice message embedded and number identified.
Nope, no preaching or admonitions about losing weight, exercising or dropping any bad habits, here.
When you start looking at factors which impact the success of a grain and feed business, there is just no substitute for good employees.
Take the time to do a thorough and accurate job when evaluating potential logistics providers.
New premium rollouts and solid marketing support keep pizza category moving ahead at a steady pace.
What to look for while fish shopping along with cooking tips.
A description of the new flat iron steak, including origin, appearance, and cost.
In business we must take the good with the bad, and rarely does something truly good come along without a hitch.
During the '90s, the industry was at a crossroads.
Traditional foods take new form in 'Skillets' and 'Bowls,' joininglong-popular convenience items like waffles and handhelds.
USFS, RARE Hospitality partner with Steritech to meet the highest industry standards.
As if the food industry wasn't already suffering enough this year with soaring fuel and commodities prices, it may be faced with even more costs in the form of fees levied by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay for making the food supply chain safer.
Websites for dinning equipment
By not addressing workplace conditions, companies may be courting disaster.
Three grain and feed organizations create a joint committee for agroterrorism prevention and facility security, made up of industry stakeholders who bring vast skill sets to aid in ever-present efforts to protect the food and feed supply.
Cows and bunnies showcase the fun products available in the novelties category from brands like Skinny Cow and Blue Bunny.
Frozen Foods--Fresh Ideas, Great Taste" is an industry-wide marketing and public relations campaign that's making a difference in changing consumer perceptions about frozen foods.
New product launches are clearly keeping the "fast" in breakfast.
It never ceases to amaze me what you hear in the industry grapevine.
Whether it's decadent gelato or healthy veggie burgers, specialty frozen foods run the gamut of customer tastes in the upscale, specialty retail channel.
Follow these nine steps to optimize the packaging supply chain.
This April will mark the first year anniversary of the Global Cold Chain Alliance.
Meeting Season Update
Qwest Center Omaha hosts the 79th exchange, Feb. 23-26
Improve efficiency and productivity, as well as routing and scheduling.
Improve efficiency and productivity, as well as routing and scheduling.
Companies need to do their homework before leasing trailers.
We've become a nation of super-sized C-stores!
Probiotics, functional, 'good for you' and smoothies—this is 'not your grandma's juice'!!
Track and trace solution does more than meet bioterrorism regulations.
Those of us fortunate enough to have grown up on a farm are intimately familiar with "getting the scoop.
Racking is the backbone of this high-bay warehouse.
Giant Eagle succeeds in frozen foods by offering top quality; carefully-tailored, broad assortments; and a strong value proposition.
Wolfgang Puck's new All-Natural pizza puts the spotlight on an under-illuminated category.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
A bumper crop doesn't have to yield big headaches when it comes to outdoor storage.
The company, an onsite restaurant management company that provides cafe and catering services to universities, corporations and special venues, is encouraging chefs and diners to think about how their food choices can help ease the climate crisis.
Companies at every link in the cold chain are finding innovative ways to stay ahead of rising energy costs, while also balancing "green" initiatives.
With fuel prices rising again and consensus on global warming mounting, at least some companies are starting to think about alternatives to conventional gasoline and diesel-powered transportation fleets.
"In our own line, we offer good protein variety, with shrimp, seafood, chicken, beef and pork," he continues.
Improve efficiency and productivity, as well as routing and scheduling.
Whether managing a mill or an elevator, you no doubt have a lot on your mind.
Trucks generate millions of 'visual impressions' each day.
With skills honed as a wrestler for the University of Wisconsin, company president Dwayne Schultz, and the team at Big Gain Wisconsin L.L.C., uses a heads-up and hands-on approach, to maximizing Big Gain's growth potential.
By combining existing facilities with advanced technologies, Renew Energy of Jefferson, WI is prepared to deliver high-value products to a fuel and feed-hungry marketplace.
Technology helps this Irish brewer manage the movement of beer across the Atlantic.
Hispanic consumers respond positively to marketing programs by CPG companies and retailers when the messages are precise and carefully targeted.
Congratulations to the companies that were named to this year's FL100—the top 100 technology solution and service providers to the food industry.
Bar menus are redifining cocktails with the collision of good-for-you health foods and classic cocktails for a more healthy take on alcoholic beverages.
Tips for making healthy halloween snacks.
Leading brands of natural and organic foods are responding to increased sales and consumer demand with active new product development programs.
Americans enthusiastically embrace a wide range of new tastes and flavors as Latin foods make further inroads into mainstream shopping and dining.
Jimmy Dean's "The Sun" makes repeat appearance, bringing friends "The Moon" and "The Cloud" with him.
Make sure you choose the routing solution that matches your needs.
Squeezing new life out of a staid frozen category is Old Orchard Brands.
Tips on how to cook corn so it is, and stays, enjoyable.
Beyond Kraft: how to make homemade mac and cheese
Good-for-you trend makes hummus a growth category,reaching $175 million in annual sales.
At the same time, I was knee-deep in writing stories about the Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo, and another on the impact this year's large corn crop would have on the agricultural landscape.
A similar happening is occurring all across the Corn Belt.
Three day event featured education sessions, facility tours and networking.
Electronic archiving and retrieval system saves money, paper and time.
New technology, specifically designed for distributors, can help reduce your open vendor accounts receivable balances.
When was the last time you gave the warehouse yard a second thought? If your company is like most, yard management is not high on the list of priorities.
Seventy-five years of company ownership by just one family is an amazing accomplishment, especially in the grocery retail industry.
A fast-growing DDG/S market is changing attitudes toward efficient testing methods
Mike turns off the television and glances around his den.
To minimize costly downtime, the ROTEX Drive Head Service Program provides fast, reliable response to customers' screener drive head repair or replacement needs and a full two-year warranty on reconditioned drives.
The issue of renewable fuels development is back in the spotlight in the U.
— The Art of Coming Up With Useful Ideas
While pulling together interviews and looking up background information for this issue, it became evident that grain quality does matter.
Recent events have confirmed what I've suspected has been true for awhile now.
The sun is shining brightly on Jimmy Dean's breakfast foods.
The feed and poultry industries combine to offer the best of show
June is indeed "busting out all over" in the dairy and refrigerated foods sector.
Customers have a taste for Kahiki Asian frozen foods; consistent double-digit sales growth shows customers can't get enough.
Expert advice on how to keep employees following safety initiatives.
The latest handheld computers streamline route delivery work.
Planning routine lift truck maintenance and sticking to it is key.
The Frozen Waffle category continues to be defined by its overwhelming leader, Eggo.
There's an old joke that goes, "Where does an 800-pound gorilla sit? Anywhere he wants.
Their minds racing, the first responders are using the sketchy details in hand to make their plan, for what they hope will be a rescue .
Huge new forces are at work in the United States and global grain markets.
Logistics costs reached an all-time high in 2005, according to the 17th Annual State of Logistics Report, a result of soaring fuel costs, strained capacity, driver shortages and the costs of meeting security requirements.
If newspapers and magazines are being pushed aside by the preponderance of e-newsletters, websites, webinars, blogs, text messaging, podcasts and other communication forms that do not involve ink and paper, it would only seem to reason that printed grocery coupons should by now have gone the way of the stagecoach, butter churn and dial telephone.
It's a double-dose of "winners on ice" for J&J Snack Foods Corp, as the Pennsauken, N.
Overlooking maintenance issues can be costly and time-consuming. Experienced maintenance professionals share how to keep operations running smoothly.