Marketwire - Dairy

High Fructose Corn Syrup in Milk? Not for One Million So Cal Kids

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:00 EDT

Local Dairy First in CA to Supply Healthier Flavored Milk to Schools

Viterra Closes $400 Million Common Share Offering and Underwriters Exercise Over-Allotment Option

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:22:00 EDT

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES. Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) ("Viterra") today announced that the company has closed its common share offering, announced on April 21, 2008. Viterra issued 28,600,000 common shares, on a bought deal basis at a price of $14.00 per common share to a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and Genuity Capital Markets. The syndicate of underwriters also includes National Bank Financial Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., UBS Securities Canada Inc., BMO Capital Markets, HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., and RBC Capital Markets (the "Underwriters"). Viterra received gross proceeds of $400.4 million from the offering (net proceeds of $383.7 million after underwriting fees and estimated expenses of $650,000). Viterra now has 232,759,188 common shares issued and outstanding.

FreshXtend Announces Restructuring Changes and 2 Financings Closed

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:33:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - FreshXtend Technologies Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FXT) ("FreshXtend" or "the Company") announces that, as a result of the successful launch of NatureSeal, Inc. and AgriCoat NatureSeal Limited as announced on April 4, 2008, the Company has undertaken a review of its ongoing operations and in particular, its staffing requirements. As the activities previously undertaken by the Company in connection with its antioxidant business are now being carried out by employees of NatureSeal, Inc. and AgriCoat NatureSeal Limited, the Company will be downsizing and eliminating a significant number of current positions.

Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 EDT

MANKATO, MINNESOTA and WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Ridley Inc. (TSX:RCL) today reported its financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended March 31, 2008. All currency amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, earnings before interest, taxes, amortization and asset impairment loss (EBITA(i)) for continuing operations, were $11.0 million compared to $6.8 million in the same period last year. Ridley reported net earnings of $5.0 million after income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 or 37 cents per share compared to net earnings of $3.1 million or 22 cents per share for the same period last year.

Premium Brands Income Fund Announces Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings as Well as Two Small Acquisitions

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:15:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Premium Brands Income Fund (TSX:PBI.UN), a leading producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty food products, announced today its results for the first quarter of 2008. HIGHLIGHTS - The Fund's sales for the quarter increased by $42.0 million or 80.3% to a record $94.3 million. - EBITDA for the quarter increased to a record $7.0 million from $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2007. Excluding $0.5 million in one time costs associated with the consolidation of the Fund's three B.C. based sandwich manufacturing operations into a single facility and the move of its Edmonton based Centennial operation into a new larger facility, the Fund's EBITDA for the first quarter of 2008 would have been $7.5 million.

Laloo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream and Waterkeeper Alliance Join Forces to Protect Water One Pint at a Time With cleanFARMcleanWATER.org

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:04:00 EDT

25 Percent of Proceeds From Specially Marked Pints of Laloo's Will Be Donated to Programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York

Ridley Inc. Announces Strategic Review Process

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:40:00 EDT

MANKATO, MINNESOTA and WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Ridley Inc. (TSX:RCL) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has initiated a strategic review process. This process is being undertaken as a result of Ridley Corporation Limited, the Company's 69% controlling shareholder, advising the Company's Board of Directors of its desire to sell its investment in the Company subject to receiving satisfactory offers. As a result, the Company has initiated a process to explore potential sale alternatives for Ridley Corporation Limited and other shareholders.

Get a Deep Insight into the World Fruit & Vegetable Juices Markets

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:23:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Juices industry is available in its catalogue.

World Fruit & Vegetable Juices Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087304/World-Fruit--Vegetable-Juices-Markets.html

Prime Restaurants Royalty Income Fund Announces Improved First Quarter 2008 Results

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Prime Restaurants Royalty Income Fund ("the Fund") (TSX:EAT.UN) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2008. /T/ Q1 2008 HIGHLIGHTS: - Positive same store sales growth at all brands - Casey's, Pubs, and East Side Mario's post positive SSSG of 1.3%, 7.3%, and 0.3% respectively - Renovation programs, price increases and exciting new menus contribute to improved performance - Opened three new locations in the quarter.

Learn about the World Dairy Products Markets

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:44:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Dairy products industry is available in its catalogue.

World Dairy Products Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087302/World-Dairy-Products-Markets.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Dairy Products in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Milk Powder, Butter, Cheese, Ice Cream and Related Products, Yogurt and Related Products, and Cream. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annu

VeriPrime and AgriLabs Announce Food Safety Initiative

Mon, 05 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

WICHITA, KS--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - A collaboration in the development, distribution and application of new food safety initiatives has been made by AgriLabs of St. Joseph, MO, and the producer cooperative, VeriPrime, Inc., of Wichita, KS.

Purpose of the collaboration is to facilitate the application of AgriLabs animal health products across the diverse and varied landscape traveled by food animals, such as cattle, on their way to the marketplace. As a cooperative whose members who represent the entire food delivery system, VeriPrime is uniquely positioned to provide such continuity.